Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): #2 and #3 Getting into the attack

Orientation Phase

Activity Description:

In this activity, we have the Orientation team the reds who have a #1 #2 #3 #4 #5, #6 #8 and #10 and are looking to score on the three counter goals. We also have the learning team the Blues who have a #2 #3 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 and are looking to score on the main goal. The game will start with #6 of the blues getting the ball. 

Orientation Phase (20 minutes or however long it takes to bring out the problem):

In the orientation phase, we are working with the red team. Since they are outnumbered in this phase of the game we want to force play wide and delay the attack. We want to make the blue team frustrated and force them into playing predictably. 

Guided Questions: Where can we force play? Since we are outnumbered what can we use to our advantage? 

We can force play wide and cut the field in half to have less space to defend. We can use the sideline as an extra defender.   

Time: 20 Mins (9 min x 2 sets) 1 min break to deliver coaching and send for water.

Dimensions: 35x40.

Learning Phase

Activity Description: 

In this activity, we have the Orientation team the reds who have a #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #8 and #10 are looking to score on the three counter goals. We also have the learning team the Blues who have a #2 #3 #6 #8 #7 #9 #10 #11 and are looking to score on the main goal. The game will start with #6 of the blues getting the ball.

Learning Phase 30 Minutes: 

In the learning phase, we are working with the blue team. The blue team is looking to switch the point of attack quickly in order to take advantage of the 2v1s they naturally have in the wide areas due to the #2 and #3 joining the attack. When the ball gets to the fullback can they combine with the winger to create 2v1s. When those 2v1s are created can we create goal-scoring chances from it?

Coaching Points: If the fullback starts wide the winger's starting position should be between the opposition fullback and center back. If the fullback receives the ball inside the field the winger should hug the touchline and create the width. 

Guided Questions: Where do we have an advantage on the field? How can we best take advantage of this? In the wide areas we have an advantage. By quickly moving the ball from one side to the other. 

Time: 30 Mins (9 min x 3 sets) 1 min break to deliver coaching and send for water.

Dimensions: 35x40.

Implementation Phase

Implementation Phase 20 Minutes

In the implementation phase, we are looking to see if we can use what we just learned in a game. When either team is in the attacking third can the defenders get up the field to create a 2v1 in wide areas? Encouraging dribbling to bring out a defender in order to create the 2v1. 

Duration: 20 Minutes (9.5x2) Gives the teams a chance to get a drink and switch sides like a game.