Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Week #5 - Build vs. Counter

Warm Up (20 mins)

Warm Up

45x25

Pair up players, put them in the same end box but split the team in half; one half in each end. Number each pair 1, 2, etc.

How it works: partners are moving in their box working on technical aspects of Build; passing, receiving, movement off the ball and communication. When coach calls a number, partners must Counter quickly by breaking out of their box and combing around a "defender" (pole) and get to the other end as fast as possible.

Progression: Require a combination with two sets of partners at one time or have a set of partners defend counter instead of attack.

CP:

- Quality techniques when passing/moving

- Transition moment from build to counter

- Attack with pace

- Connect with each other through communication

- Quick combination to relieve pressure

- Provide proper width and depth for build and counter

Four corners to goal (20 mins)

Four corners possession, counter to goal

50x50

5v5 + 2

How it works: Possession in the large square. Teams try to build into one of the 4 squares and then quickly combine out of one of the red corners to goal. Red corners cannot be defended; once an offensive player has established their position in their, the other team cannot intrude in the space. Coach plays a new ball in if it goes out of bounds or a goal is scored. 1 point per goal scored.

CP:

- Players can defend counter attack to goal

- All players can get out of square to help create counter attack

- Patience when building; attacking numbers will be 7v5 because of neutral players

- Can attack either goal. Look for best option and offensive overloads

- Movement into corners to initiate counter is imperative

- When breaking out of square, attack with speed