Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Week #8 Model Lesson - Build

1v1+Targets (Blind Side) (10 mins)

Area: 15x15

Play for 30 seconds and switch roles

- Initially one attacker working against defender then switch roles

- Switch roles with outsides and repeat

PROGRESS:

- It's a game - player without ball at time owes something (push-ups, etc.)

Things to look for: Are players aware of the space they create (in front, behind, etc.)? Do they recognize blind side positioning/movement? Are they able to play forward?

NOTE: if missing players, a pugg goal can be used on one side of the grid.

5v3 + GK - Building to Goal (20 mins)

This exercise will encorporate a full size goal and your attacking 5 players. Looking to build possession to create opportunities on goal.

Who?: Attacking team (#6, #8, #11, #9, #7 )and Defensive team (#2, #5, #3)

Size?: 50 yds wide X 40 yds long

- Ball is played into the attacking team (red), who is looking to score on the full size goal

- Defensive team (Blue) is looking to win the ball and dribble through the attacking goals

** Ball starts from the coach for all restarts**

Coaching Points:

1) #7 and #11 should create width, while #6/#8 and #9 create the depth

2) Mobility off the ball will help create the combinations in order to create scoring chances

3) Encourage dynamic runs in order to "BREAK LINES"