There is no doubt that possession matters. But in the modern game with the increase in analysis and data, there is now more focus than ever on what a team does with the ball As a consequence, when coaches are designing game models today, the vast majority are looking to establish a system of play that is underpinned by a possession style, along with a degree of verticality. In this week’s MSC Breakdown, we take a look at session ideas around ways that coaches can play a possession-based game but also progress it, create chances and have an attacking, entertaining style.
Below is a YouTube breakdown highlighting three ideas. If you enjoy this content, please subscribe to our MSC YouTube page.
Below are the breakdowns to each exercise explained in the video:
Exercise 1: 7v7 Attacking Runs Game
Players are organized into two teams of seven inside a 20x40 yard area
The pitch is split into three zones with four mini-goals located at diagonal lines, facing away from the field
Each team attacks two mini-goals and defends two mini-goals
The objective of the game is for the team in possession to progress the ball and also supporting teammates into one of the attacking quadrants to score
Players are challlenged to support ahead of the ball at all times
There are no restrictions in possession, so coaches can encourage teams to be equally direct in their movement and decisions in transition moments also
2v1 Progression Challenge
Exercise takes place inside a 10x30 yard area, split into three zones
Attackers are organized in pairs
Three defenders each occupy one zone
The objective of the attacking pair is to progress past three 2v1 scenarios, and score in one of the mini-goals at the bottom
Defensive players are always restricted to their own zone
There is a 12 second Shot Clock to complete the task
If the defenders win possession, they look to play forward immediately into the highest teammate, who then looks to score in the mini-goal at the top
7v5 'Skip a Line'
Exercise takes place inside. a30x40 yard area, split into three zones
Attacking team (in red) are organized with three defenders in the first zone, two midfielders in the second zone, and two forwards in the third zone
Defending team (in blue) are set-up with one forward in the first zone, two midfielders in the second zone, and two defenders plus a GK in the third zone
Ball starts with the red defenders with the objective of ultilizing the 3v1 overload and playing into the highest space available
Once ball is played into the third zone, one attacking midfielder can go and support to create an attacking overload
If the blue team wins possession, they can break out (remove the zones) and score in the mini-goals
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