Written by Andy Maciel
4+4v6 Possession Game
The focus of this possession game is on blocking the central areas and forcing play wide where the wide player faces an overload from the defending team who press to win possession.
Coaching Objectives
Attackers
- Awareness – read game
- Attackers need to show patience in this game as they look to thread the ball through the box and defender
- Move ball to move defenders…see the forward pass / dribble / run through central zone
Defenders
- Press in unison with teammate/s
- See more than only the ball
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 14 Players
- 6 red 6 blue Bibs
- 30 x 50 y
Technique Tips
- Scanning: Encourage players to constantly check their surroundings to see passing options and avoid defensive pressure.
- Body Positioning: Players should position their bodies to receive the ball on the half-turn, enabling them to switch directions quickly.
- Defensive Communication: Defenders should talk constantly, shifting together to block any potential paths through the central zone.
- Passing Timing: Attackers must time their passes effectively to exploit gaps in the defenders' positioning.
What the Players Do
You need two teams of four and a defending team of 6. The two teams of four are free to move wherever they want; challenge is to keep ball and attempt to pass, dribble, or run through central zone.…4v4+4 Beat the Block
This practice focuses on attackers switching and changing the direction of attack by breaking the central block and defenders blocking the central zone to force wide creating an overload helping to regain possession.
Coaching Objectives
Attackers
- Awareness – read game
- Attackers need to show patience in this game as they look to thread the ball through the box and defender
- Move ball to move defenders…see the forward pass / dribble / run through central zone
Defenders
- Press in unison with teammate/s
- See more than only the ball
Drill Setup
- 25 Mins
- 14 Players
- 4 yellow 4 red 2 blue Bibs
- 40 x 15 y
What the Players Do
Split your players in three teams of four players (or split your squad into equal teams depending on numbers) plus two neutral wide players in the section outside the main area (see diagram). Start…7v7 Block the Centre
In this game one team attacks the goal by playing through the centre and the defending team blocks the route through forcing play wide away from the danger zones in front of goal and launch a counter attack
Coaching Objectives
Attackers
- Awareness – read game
- Attackers need to show patience in this game as they look to thread the ball through the box and defender
- Move ball to move defenders…see the forward pass / dribble / run through central zone
Defenders
- Press in unison with teammate/s
- See more than only the ball
Drill Setup
- 25 Mins
- 14 Players
- 2 Goals
- 7 Bibs
- Half pitch y
Technique Tips
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Attacking Tips:
- Look for quick passing combinations to break through defensive lines. Use movement off the ball to create space for a central pass.
- Encourage composure when entering the central square, focusing on body positioning and vision to see passing lanes.
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Defensive Tips:
- Stay compact in the middle, force play wide, and use your body to block passing lanes into the central square.
- Communication is key to creating overloads in wide areas when pressing to win the ball.
What the Players Do
Play 7v7 including keepers. The blue team starts with the ball each time and tries to attack the opposition goal but must play through the central square in front of the goal. The yellow team tries to…Continue Reading For Free
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