Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Video Analysis - Speed of Play (Start Time: 2016-05-19 09:00:00)

Warm-Up (10 mins)

Organization:

Players set up in a diamond formation as shown.

Instructions:

- Passing thought the positions as shown, starting off counter-clockwise.

- After certain time, switch directions.

Coaching Points:

- Weight of pass.

- Accuracy of pass.

- Timing of movement.

Progressions:

Conditioned Game (25 mins)

Organization:

- 50 x 30 yard area as shown

- Two teams of 6 + 1GK (adjust for numbers as needed) + 2 Neutrals

- 2 goals

- 1 ball in play

- Spare balls nearby

Instructions:

- The objective for the blue team is only to possess the ball, they have three players on the inside and two players on the outside.

- The blue team can also use both goalkeepers to help them possess (making 10v6)

- The objective for the white team is to win the ball and score in either goal.

- Play 3 minute games, then rotate teams.

- The team that scores the most goals is the winning team.

Coaching Points:

- Short passing to draw defenders close.

- Long passing to penetrate and unbalance.

- Use GKs and neutrals to help switch the ball and keep defenders moving.

- Movement off the ball to create passing angles.

Progression:

- P - Reduce touches of attacking team.

- R - The defending team must make two passes before they are able to shoot (allowing attacking team to recover).