By Sean Reed -
Objective
This session focuses on looking to play forward and support the play in order to combine to finish on goal.
Session 1
Diagram 1
Set Up
- Working with two groups of 1v1+1
- 1v1 in the middle
- 1 player up at each end working either side of the goal
- 2 small goals on each pitch
- 30-40yds (l) x 20-25yds (w)
- Both players in the middle attacking and defending. To score the player in possession must play and combine with the end player (own team) and finish in the goal
- The player at the end can play be on 1 or 2 touch (the coach can manage this constraint)
- 1 or 2 touch to finish (the coach can manage this constraint)
- Players work for approx 60-90secs
- Rotate players round and between pitches
Coaching Points
- Creating opportunity to play forward
- Movement of the target player to receive the pass
- Change of pace to receive ball back
- Weight of pass
- End product in front of goal
- Defending players stay on their feet prevent forward pass
- Track and match forward runs
Session 2
Diagram 2
Set Up
- Combine the two games together to create a 2v2 + 2
- Attacking players have 2 options with 2 goals to score in
- Players must score with a combination (any player)
- Next progression – The goal must be scored from the combination with the 2nd player and not the player who plays the initial forward pass into the target player
- 1 or 2 touch finish (the coach can manage the constraint)
Coaching Point
- As within the previous session
- Timing and type of movement to support the target player
- Movement off the ball to create passing opportunities
- Defending players – pressure on the ball / support of 2nd defender to mark, cover and prevent forward pass
- Tracking players (accountability)
Session 3
Diagram 3
Set Up
- As with the previous session.
- The goals are now opposite on the angel. See diagram 3
Coaching Points
- As within previous sessions
- Awareness of where and when to change direction of play
- Matching up and competing with individual battles
- 1st player to the ball
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
