Session Set-Up

Half Pitch

Supply of Footballs, Cones, Flat Markers, Goal plus 2 mini’s, Bibs

Session Detail: Small Sided Game (zoned) 5v4

Team Black attacks the main goal. Team Red attacks the 2 mini goals. Team Black looks to combine and create chances in and around the penalty box. If they manage to play into the shaded channels, others players should look to get into positions within the red triangle (high percentage of goals scored from here). If Team Red defends well and wins the ball, they look to play out and score into either mini goal. Play for 4 min blocks, then rotate the direction each team is attacking so players experience both scenarios.

Coaching Topics:

Pass selection, weight, accuracy.

Body shape to receive.

Direction of 1st touch.

Disguise using body shape.

Type of cross.

When and where to execute skill.

Awareness of next pass and direction of play.

Awareness of space, ball and opposition.

Power, speed of pass.

Quick changes of direction.

Speed of movements.

Communication (verbal, non-verbal).

Concentration, alertness to next play or pass.