By Sean Reed -
Objective
This is a game that can be used in the early parts of the session and can be linked within some of the speed work.
Session 1
Diagram 1
Set Up
- 5 v 5
- 2x Areas (20x20yds) width of Penalty box apart. See diagram 1
One team starts with possession; objective is to make 6 consecutive passes. The game continues until the coach blows the whistle - On the whistle both teams leave the area to sprint and get into the area opposite. The 1st player from a team who gets in the area will be given possession of the ball
- The time between each sprint can be dictated by the coach depending in the physical outcome
Progressions
- Reduce the distances between the areas and on the turnover, the team that win the ball dribble across to the other area and continue keeping possession
- Reduce number of touches
Coaching Points
- In possession use the full area (make the pitch big)
- Movement and angles of support
- Body shape open to change direction of play
- Selection of pass where, when and how
- Communication
- Change of pace from one area to the next
Session 2
Diagram 2
Set Up
- Continued from above
- Introduction of an additional area
- The coach dictates which area the players go into
Progression
- The team that win the ball decide which area to travel into
- Different restriction of touches in each area
- Different objectives for how each goal can be scored
Coaching Points
- In possession use the full area (make the pitch big)
- Movement and angles of support
- Body shape open to change direction of play
- Selection of pass where, when and how
- Communication
- Change of pace from one area to the next
Session 3
Diagram 3
Set Up
- Continuing from the previous session
- In this session a goal with goalkeeper is introduced
- When the coach blows the whistle for the teams to sprint to an area. The team that wins possession of the ball will then attack the goal
- If the defending team win the ball the game ends and the players return to an area
- Inforce the offside rule
Progression
- As above with the restrictions and number of passes in each area
Coaching Points
- As within the previous sessions
- Mindset on next phase attacking or defending
- Exploiting opportunities to attack and take advantage of the immediate overload
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
