Football (Possession): Session Plan

Football Possession: Session Plan

This session plan is from the first delivery of the possession football session. This session was delivered in Chesterfield Tennis Centre. The aims of the session were to focus the participants on keeping possession of the ball as well as working on their passing and pressing of the ball.

Drill One

Begin passing the ball from cone to cone in pairs, progressing the distance as the session goes on. Alternate feet used, as well as one and two touch limits. This allows the participants to get a feel for the ball, whilst also introducing small constraints.

Coaching points – Standing foot next to the ball, knee over the ball (striking leg), effective communication.

Drill Two

This time the participants are separated into groups of three. In the groups they form a triangle and begin passing between one another keeping their positions. Rotate directions, feet used and touch count once again.

Coaching points – Same as Drill One, Be on your toes.

Drill three

El Rondo. This is where the participants from a circle with one defender in the middle. The aim of the game is to maintain possession of the ball whilst the defender pursues the ball looking for an interception. If the defender intercepts then they swap with the player who gives possession away.

Coaching points – pick your next pass, awareness, keep your head up

Drill Four

Split the group into two teams. In a square the two teams must try and keep possession from the other. Constraints such as one touch, two touch, and also adding a floating player who can play for either team.

Coaching points – Think of your next pass before the ball arrives, keep your head up, movement, special awareness.