By Sean Reed -
Objective
This session is pure possession. As the sessions develop conditions are set for different ways to score a goal. This is will challenge the players, encourage them to think, be creative and be adaptable. It is important to emphasis that the team out of possession must work hard when defending.
Session 1
Diagram 1
Set Up
- Players are divided into two teams. The size of the pitch is dependent on the coach and the number of players involved
- If there is an uneven number of players then one team can have an overload and this can be changed throughout the session
- In this particular game a goal is scored by a number of consecutive passes made.
- For example:
- 1st Game 6 passes is a goal
- 2nd Game 8 passes is a goal
- The highest number of consecutive passes made in one go (team with the highest after a set period of time wins)
- If one team has an overload that team can be restricted to a specific number of touches, whereas the team with less players can have unlimited touches
Progressions
- Change the size of area
- The number of touches available
Coaching Points
- Bigger pitch in possession / Smaller pitch out of possession
- Tempo and quality of passing
- Decision when to pass and when to run with the ball
- Movement to receive the ball, angles of support
- Opening up / taking the ball on the back foot to open up the pitch
- Change of pace with the next movement
- Out of possession: pressure on the ball
Session 2
Diagram 2
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Set Up
- As within the previous session
- The conditions for scoring. Playing a combination which include:
Playing a 1-2 around a defender
(Then completing a successful pass)
A player receiving the ball on an overlap
(Then completing a successful pass)
2 Players combining with a take over
(Then completing a successful pass) - See Diagram 2
Progression
- As within the previous session
Coaching Points
- As within the previous session
- Supporting angle to play a 1-2
- Timing of run and weight of pass for overlapping player
Session 3
Diagram 3
Set Up
- As within the previous session
- A goal is scored through a ‘Jack’s’ / ‘Sids’ allowing the ball to run through, then spin to receive the next pass.
Progression
- As within the previous session
- A completed pass must be made after the ‘Jack’s / ‘Sids’ received
- Scoring through a set number of passes, combinations and ‘Jack’s
Coaching Points
- As within the previous sessions
- Timing of movement down the line of the pass
- Awareness of supporting player to ‘Jacks’ / ‘Sids’
- Supporting player to receive the pass
- Movement to receive the next pass
- Communication ‘Jacks’ / ‘Sids’
- 3rd player to support maintaining 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.
Linkedin - www.developmentofplayers.com
Twitter - @SeanJReed
