Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Play Through Thirds 1

Profile Summary

Marcus Mitchel
Name: Marcus Mitchel
City: Barnsley
Country: United Kingdom
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Play Through Thirds 1

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Play Through Thirds 1
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Play Through Thirds 1

Rules

1. Play always starts with the goalkeeper

2. GK plays to a defender

3. Look to play around the Striker

4. The Midfielder may drop in to form an overload with a diamond formation including the GK

5. After a minimum number of passes (3) look to play into the attacking third

Coaching Points


Defenders - Calm on the ball - Take touches to control the ball use the GK when needed.

Midfielder 

  • Trigger is the defenders touch (Don't fill space too early as opposition players will follow).
  • Go and support the defender
  • Calm on the ball
  • Play the way you are facing (don't turn into trouble)
  • Transition from defensive third into attacking third.

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