Playing Out the Back with Transition SSG

Details: Parent Category: Defending SSGs; Category: Playing Out from the Back SSGs

Session

Session: AO.121

Exercise Objectives

Organisation

Playing Out the Back Soccer Game
Diagram 1. Set-Up Arrangement

Set-Up

55x35 yrd playing area (Can use the space in front of the 18yrd area). (25 mins) 11 players. 7vs4. Footballs readily available next to the coach positioned on the half way line. 5 rectangles split the playing area to provide zones for the 2xCBs, 2xCMs and 2 FBs.
The 2xCBs play in Zone A when in possession. The 2xFBs in Zones B & E. The 2xCMs in Zone D.
The Counter Attacking Team begin in Zone C but can enter any zones.
Back 4 and 2 CMs (8&6) in Yellow play against 4 opponents in Orange. Play is started by the coach playing a pass into either the Counter Attacking (Orange) Team, or to the GK. The team playing out from the back (Yellow) attempt to maintain possession from within their respective zones. The Counter Attacking Team (Orange) attempt to score in the large goal.

Instructions/Rules

On loosing possession the Yellow team can leave their zones and attempt to regain possession. When they have regained possession they must return to their zones.
On scoring a goal or the ball exits play all players return to their starting zones.
Play for 5 mins and then break for a 1 minute rest period.

Scoring

Possession passing targets can be set for the Yellow Team (i.e. 10 consecutive passes).
Completing transition of the ball successfully from GK to midfielders can be used to gain a point also (i.e. from one target player to the target player at the opposite end = 1pt).

Coaching Points

Immediate pressure on loss of possession dropping to compact space and defend the edge of the penalty area.
Full Backs taking up advanced positions to provide width.
CBs should be split wide when playing out from the back.
Receive in an open body stance to see all possible passing options and not make play predictable.
Speed of transition both attacking to defending shape and vice versa.
Patience and not forcing play forward or down one side of the field.
Quick ball circulation with limited touches when playing around the back.
Build diamonds and triangles in order to dominate and control possession.
Overload in order to isolate and exploit poorly defended areas of the field.
Distribution from the GK. Look to use the GK as a sweeper.
Switch play in order to play away from pressure.
Tempo should be high with limited touch quick passing and movement.
Distances and angles of support relative to the ball carrier.

Playing Out the Back Passing Patterns
Diagram 2. Building Play

Typical passing pattern showing the GK combining with the two CBs to play out using the CM and the the RFB also.