Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): 5 Player Activities - Diamond Shape

Screen 1

Set Up and Rules:

1) Teams of 2 with a "joker"

2) 25x15 yards or up to 30x20 yards

3) Use cones to shape field like a diamond

4) PLay a normal game of 2v2+1

5) "joker" cannot score initially

6) 90 seconds or 2 minute games

7) If the ball goes out of play, the coach will restart play

Techniques:

1) Passing: Surface selection (inside/outside)

2) Receiving: Vision to go forward to score

3) Finishing: Surface selection

4) Individual defending: deny the shot

Tactics:

1) Attacking: Penetrate to score

2) Attacking: Create 2v1

3) Defending: Pressure and cover

4) Defending: Make a 3v2 into a 2v2

Variations:

1) Limit touches on two players but not for "joker"

2) Limit touches on "joker" only

3) Change the size of the diamond