Session Sunday Easter Special
ARRIVAL ACTIVITY
Area Dimensions
25x20 yards
3 vertical channels
Blue gate: ~2 yards wide
Mini goals at each end
📌 Key Points
Body shape & scanning before receiving
Quick decisions at mannequin (Player 11)
Crisp passing & follow the pass
Drive through gate, finish with accuracy
Rotation
Players move to next station after passing
Player 10 becomes mannequin, Player 8 replaces him
2 Progressions
Add passive defender behind mannequin (Player 10)
1v1 after receiving or 1-touch finish after gate
Main Activity
Area Dimensions
Top of penalty box to midfield
Width: Full width of the box
2 mini goals placed outside the box (wide channels)
📌 Key Points
Attackers aim to score on the big goal
If they lose possession, they must transition and defend the two mini goals
Defenders (black team) win the ball and counter to score in either mini goal
2 Progressions
Add touch limit for attackers (e.g. 2-touch max)
Introduce recovery runner from midfield to support defense after turnover
Small Sided Games
Setup:
Grid with 3 zones: two end zones (goals) + middle zone.
Teams of 6 players:
2 in middle zone (defenders),
2 in end zone (protecting goal),
2 on sideline, ready to rotate.
Coach starts play by passing to a team to build into middle zone (4v2).
📌 Key Points:
Quick transitions between attack & defense.
Compact shape when defending.
Support angles and awareness in possession.
Defenders communicate and press together.
2 Progressions:
Limit touches in the middle zone (e.g., 2-touch max).
Add counter goal or target player for defenders to play into after winning the ball.