By Sean Reed -
Objective
This session is developed from the previous 3 v 2 session going into a 3v2 at both ends. Again the focus can be on both the attacking and the defending, but for this session we are focusing on the attacking side of it.
Session 1
Diagram 1
Set Up
- Working within one half of the pitch 5yds inside of of the penalty area each side
- Free zone (Middle area 5yds)
- 3 v2 + GK each end
- One team will start with the ball and from the defensive half can play out unopposed
- One of the attacking players drops into the free zone unopposed to receive the ball
- Then attack opposed to make 3v2 in attacking area
- There are offside’s
- Once the attack has been completed, the ball then starts with the other GK and they play out to attack the other end
Progressions
- Introduction of 2nd and 3rd Ball
Coaching Points
- Options to play forward, timing of movement to drop into the free zone to receive the ball
- Receive the ball on the half turn to play forward
- Attacking players pull wide, run forward to create space and options
- Direction of first touch and movement to create space / option
- Forward runs, overlapping, running in behind to disrupt defending players
- Movement to create space and angles of support
- Creating 1v1 and 2v1 situations
- Be positive
- Decision-making in possession drive forward or pass
- Timing of pass and movement
- End product / finish on goal
- Tempo of play to exploit overload and isolate defender
- Timing of movement of when to come in (high up) or stay wide (deeper)
Session 2
Diagram 2
Set Up
- As above, but within this session if the defenders win the ball, they are looking to play into the forward dropping into the free zone with opposition.
- If the attacking team regain possession they can continue attacking
Progressions
- A defender can go into the free zone with the attacking player
- 1 of the attacking players can recover to make a 3v3
Coaching Point
- As within previous session
- Awareness when dropping into the free-zone of defending players
- Rotation – come out to create space/ option for 2nd attacking player
- Tempo of play to exploit opportunities
- Exploit the gap between the 2 defenders
Session 3
Diagram 3
Set Up
- Going into a 6v6 game
- The free zone is removed and is replaced with a halfway line
- There are no restrictions of where the players can go now
Progressions
- Limit touches in defending half to encourage quick play (use GK)
Coaching Points
- As within previous sessions
- Decision-making for the striker to hold up, turn or play
- Supporting attacking players, movement, forward runs, Get across the front / 3rd man running
- Balanced defensively when attacking
- Recovery runs when out of possession
By Sean Reed
Former First Team Coach of Championship side Fulham FC. Sean is a UEFA A Coach with a Masters in Sport Coaching. He has over 15 years of experience working in professional football from Academy through to First team in the Premiership and Championship.
Web - www.seanjreed.com
Twitter - @SeanJReed
