Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Counter Attack/ Transition

3v3 transition (10 mins)

Set Up: 25L x 30W 3v3 transition

Descritption: 3v3 game, when a goal is scored the player that scored must run around goal before they can get back and defend. The 3 players that got scored on go off the field the next 3 players come on with a new ball and attack opposite side. This creates a 3v2 situation until the 3rd defender recovers. If the ball leaves the field without a goal being scored then all 3 players from both teams go off and new players come on.

Coaching Points:

1. Ball Manipulation

2. Decision making (dribble/ pass)

3. Finishing Techniques (instep/laces)

4. Dribbling with Speed and change in direction

5. Pasing with instep

Progression: When shot on goal happens any attacker can go around any pug

3v3 + 2 Target (20 mins)

Set Up: L50xW40

Description: 3v3+ GK's inside, 2 target players on each endline by the goal. Players can use the target players and once in possession they can participate in the attack. If the opposing team recovers the ball they have to go back outside on endline.

Coaching Points:

1. Dribble with speed and change of direction

2. Ball Striking

3. Recognizes when to shoot

4. Recognizes when to dribble or pass

5. Passing with instep

6. Recognize numbers up situation

7. Change in direction (switching play)

8. Communication

Progression:Ball must go to a target player before you can score, or add time limit to the attacking team for them to score, 6 seconds to score.