By Sean Reed -
Objective
This session is a 3-team game with an overload possession of 4v2. The game focuses on the team in possession keeping the ball and working a pathway to play the ball across into the other team, whilst having 2 players defending against them.
Session 1
Diagram 1
Set Up
- The players are divided into 3 teams of 4
- The layout includes 2x 10x 8yd areas, with a 5yd gap in-between (free zone) separating the boxes
- Balls start on the outside. 1 team is set up in one area, another team is set up in the other area and the team defending starts in the middle (free zone). See diagram 1
- Ball is played into one area, as soon as the ball is played, 2 of the defending players can go in to try and force a mistake or win the ball. Players defending will work for a set period of time (i.e. 45secs)
- The team in possession is required to make a set number of passes (4-5) and then play a pass across into the other area. Once they pass has been received by a player in the area, the 2 other players can go in to try to force a mistake or win the ball
- Unlimited touches for the player in the area
- The players waiting in the free zone can not intercept the pass to transfer the ball across
Progressions
- Restriction on the number of touches inside the area
- Change the amount of time that the defenders work for
Coaching Points
- Tempo and quality of passing
- Awareness and movement to receive the ball
- Awareness and movement to create space for other players
- Angle of support
- 1st touch to open out
- Creating openings to switch the ball
- Pressing together as a pair – nearest player gets up to the ball
Session 2
Diagram 2
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Set Up
- As within the previous session
- Within this session if the team defending is able to force a mistake or win the ball. The team that lost possession then becomes the defenders
- The ball is then played immediately from the coach into the other team. The team that just lost possession, 2 of their players must go and defend, whilst the other 2 waiting in the free zone
- The team that forced the mistake then replace that team in the area
Progression
- As within the previous session
Coaching Points
- As within the previous session
- Make the area big and provide good angles of support
- Move the ball away from the player defending
- Once possession has been lost then immediate focus must be placed on the next action
- Look to apply immediate pressure on the ball
Session 3
Diagram 3
Set Up
- As within the previous sessions
- This possession uses 4 small goals. 2 goals are placed at the end side of pitch
- Within this practice if the defending players win the ball they can then look to score in either of the 2 goals
Progression
- As with previous sessions
- Restriction on the touches for the team with 4 and unlimited touches for the team with 2 players
- Switch between specific time for defending and transition from possession to defending
Coaching Points
- As within the previous sessions
- Decision-making on the turnover – Attacking and defending
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
