Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Switch point of attack

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Thomas McShane

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Thomas McShane
Name: Thomas McShane
City: Dundalk
Country: Ireland
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Rondo 6v2

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Rondo 6v2
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Rondo 6v2 (10 mins)

Method : 6v2 Rondos x2

Reds try to keep the ball 4 outside and two central , 6 passes =1 goal

If the blue team win the ball they can counter to score in mini goals 

4 sets 3 mins 


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Possession 6v6+1 (+4)

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Possession 6v6+1 (+4) (20 mins)

Method : 6v6 Reds vs Blues with and 4 outside floaters . Play the game in the area as shown 20x20 x2 with a middle line .Players play 3v3 in each zone 

Rules : 

To score The reds or Blues either get :

1point for dribbling through gates at the sides of opposite end 

2 points to score in the mini goals with a one touch finish 

8 consecutive passes =1 goal

Coaching points :

  • Highlight the importance of switching the point of attack 
  • Use the floaters in the build up or to switch the point of attack 
  • recieve away from pressure ( furthest foot)
  • Press together close the spaces , prevent the switch of play 
  • Counter press /attack to score early 
What are we working on ?
  • decision making in attack 
  • Quick switches of play 
  • Compact spacing when defending the goal 
  • Passing between lines of defense 
  • attacking play 
  • counter attack 
3 6minutes games , rotate roles 


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Attacking zoned game with transition

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Attacking zoned game with transition (25 mins)

Method: Split pitch game in Zones the first ball played into the blue attackers to work a scoring opportunity 4 vs 5 , if the reds recover the ball they can play the ball into the next zone to red attackers vs four defenders.


If the ball goes dead , then the coach plays ball two into zone 2 



Coaching Points:

  • play away from pressure 
  • outplay opponent 
  • find the free man 
  • create 1v1's 
  • decsion making 
  • defending /pressure /cover 

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