IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
LMAAMBASSADOR Steve Foley
Quick play in the penalty box
Overview:
In the modern game, penalty boxes are tight, congested areas to work in and around. This session helps players practise elements of quick approach play, strong and dedicated support, along with the ability to dispatch immediate shots on goal.
Individual skills are important, so we’ll encourage player traits such as subtle flicks or quick directional changes. Combined with strong positional sense and dedicated practice, it means that opportunities can be produced in any area against any backline.
This is a straight- forward and relatively quick session lasting 10 minutes, with a further eight minutes for a small-sided game.
QUICKPLAYINTHEPENALTYBOX
SETUP AREA
Penalty box EQUIPMENT
Goal, balls, bibs NUMBER OF PLAYERS
14 (3 teams of 4 plus 2 goalkeepers)
What do I get the players to do?
Divide 12 players into three teams. The whites have a player on the right and left of the box, plus another two along the 18-yard line, one either side of the arc. They remain outside the box at all times. Inside it, the orange team set up to form a square, with yellows in the shape of a cross.
The goalkeeper throws the ball out to any white player. While it is in the air, the coach calls out “yellow” or “orange”. That team becomes attackers, the other team defenders. The attacking side must combine with the whites to get a shot in on goal - effectively, as an 8v4 overload. The white team plays one- touch and must only support, not shoot. The session is played at a high tempo.
“Opportunities can be produced in any area against any backline.”
When a move comes to an end, restart with the a new keeper. Keep players alert by only confirming who the designated attackers will be when the ball is in flight.
What are the key things to look for technically/ tactically?
From the whites, we’re looking for control, accuracy of pass and a
28 Elite Soccer: The Collectors’ Series Volume 1 KEY
Ball movement
Player movement
Dribble
In an 8v4 overload, a scoring chance is created and taken
www.elitesoccercoaching.net YELLOW KEY
Ball movement
Player movement
Dribble
Play starts with a member of the whiteteam
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Ball movement
Player movement
Dribble
Whites combine at high tempo with the designated attacking side
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