Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): 12.2. Midfield 1/3 into Att 1/3

Build-up 4-4-2 box (30 mins)

10v8 Build Up Positional Play Game:

Main focus: Positional understanding of where to be on build-up.

Organization: 30 x 60. Final zones = 15 x 30; middle zone = 25 x 30; Play in zones 10 yards.

4-4-2 Box vs. 4-3-3 & 3-box-3 vs. 4-4-2 box.

Rules:

Black team has to man mark them as much as possible. # team has to connect 3 passes in defensive third before going forward. Ball can be dribbled or passed forward into next zone.

To start if players play 7 or 11 in final zone they have a one touch lay off.

# team can also connect 10 passes for 1 pt.

-Players can come in and out of def/mid third. Once ball gets to attacking third, it's live.

Optional: Can put tagging rule

4 blocks x 5 min

Block 1: 4-4-2 box vs. 4-3-3

Block 2: 4-4-2 box vs. 4-4-2 diamond

Block 3: 3-box-3 vs. 4-4-2 diamond

Block 4: 3-box-3 vs. 4-3-3

Scoring:

# team: 3 passes in D3 and M3 zone before advancing the ball. Defenders can win ball off forwards after 1st touch.

Black team: 1 pt. score on big goal or connect 5 passes (7 & 11 can come inside grid to help win ball back)

Coaching Points:

Create Overloads: numerical superiority

Patience in build-up.

Negative Transition