Football Association of Ireland

Attacking Defending

5 v 5 Small Sided Game – Possession

A Small Sided Game practice designed to improve players passing, control and decision making with an emphasis on keeping possession with a purpose.

Key objectives

Team Shape – Width and Depth
Quality of pass (Accuracy, weight, timing and disguise)
Opened Body shape/First Touch/Back Foot
Support for man on the ball (Angles, Distance and Communication)
Selection of Pass (Penetrate or Possession)
End Product

Organisation

Area : 40 x 30 metres
Offsides in the attacking thirds
Formation – 1 Goalkeeper, 2 Defenders, 1 Midfielder and 1 Striker on both teams
No Corners, Kick in’s when ball leaves play
Supply of footballs in each goal

Session details

Attacking
Defending

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