Player A and Player B set-up behind each other. Suddenly player A starts dribbling to-wards goal (1). B tries to stop the attempt at goal (2). Then the next two players start. aso. Change the basic positioning.
Coaching
Forwards direction of run (try to cross into the path of the defender). Complete recov-ery between the sprints.
Progressions
Increase pressure / reduce space / add direction.
Regressions
Remove opposition or enlarge the area to restore success.
Game · 16 mins
Transfer game — Shot on goal under pressure
16:00
Open or lightly conditioned game. Freeze only to reinforce one coaching point from shot on goal under pressure.
Organisation: Age-appropriate pitch and numbers.
Coaching points
Catch them being good when the theme appears.
Manage challenge vs success live.
Progressions
Remove all conditions.
Regressions
Reintroduce the theme condition for 3 minutes.
Plenary · 5 mins
Review & cool down
5:00
Players share one learning from the session against the intention.
Scenario Attackers:
We’ve just won the ball and are now counter attacking
The ball has came from our third to the LWB or RWB who are at half way
We want to attack using width and we want our WB and CM to utilise the switch if necessary
We want forwards getting into the box along with the WB on the side which doesn’t have the ball
Scenario Defenders:
Under pressure from counter attack
Protect the middle and shift/left and right to protect the goal/box
When the ball is won the goal is to play it out and “pass” it into one of the goals.
Hold Middle
Utilize Switch
When ball is going into box, one attacks it one goes edge
5v4 initially
DEF: GK & 3 CBs
ATT: ST, 2xCM, 2x WB (2 teams)
Scenario Attackers:
We’ve just won the ball and are now counter attacking
The ball has came from our third to the LWB or RWB who are at half way
We want to attack using width and we want our WB and CM to utilise the switch if necessary
We want forwards getting into the box along with the WB on the side which doesn’t have the ball
Scenario Defenders:
Under pressure from counter attack
Protect the middle and shift/left and right to protect the goal/box
When the ball is won the goal is to play it out and “pass” it into one of the goals.
Hold Middle
Utilize Switch
When ball is going into box, two attack it one goes edge
7v7
DEF: GK, 3 CBs, 2x WB, 1xCM
ATT: 2xST, 3xCM, 2x WB
5v3
DEF: GK & 2 CBs
ATT: 2xST, 1xCM, 2x W (2 teams)
Scenario Attackers:
We’ve just won the ball and are now counter attacking
The ball has came from our third to the LWB or RWB who are at half way
We want to attack using width and we want our WB and CM to utilise the switch if necessary
We want forwards getting into the box along with the WB on the side which doesn’t have the ball
Scenario Defenders:
Under pressure from counter attack
Protect the middle and shift/left and right to protect the goal/box
When the ball is won the goal is to play it out and “pass” it into one of the goals.
Hold Middle
Utilize Switch
When ball is going into box be on the edge
5v3
DEF: GK & 2 CBs
ATT: 2xST, 1xCM, 2x W (2 teams)
Scenario Attackers:
We’ve just won the ball and are now counter attacking
The ball has came from our third to the LWB or RWB who are at half way
We want to attack using width and we want our WB and CM to utilise the switch if necessary
We want forwards getting into the box along with the WB on the side which doesn’t have the ball
Scenario Defenders:
Under pressure from counter attack
Protect the middle and shift/left and right to protect the goal/box
When the ball is won the goal is to play it out and “pass” it into one of the goals.
Hold Middle
Utilize Switch
When ball is going into box, two attack it one goes edge
7v6
DEF: GK, 2xCBs, 2xW, 1xCM
ATT: 2xST, 3xCM, 2x WB
Defending and always being an option