Session Library

Constant repetition of playing out from the back and attacking in the final third.

To improve players’ ability to control aerial balls using different techniques (wedge and cushion), link with teammates, and finish under pressure.

Develop defensive awareness and tracking ability by matching the movements of attacking runners, improving defensive shape, and dealing with overload situations in the final third

Improve attacking movement, combination play, and finishing from wide areas.

To develop the team's ability to counter press immediately after losing possession while maintaining structured build-up and overload principles. Focus is on regaining the ball quickly, organising rest defence, and transitioning effectively between attacking and defending phases.

Develop defensive organisation in a back three system, focusing on compactness, pressing triggers, and denying penetration through central areas.

Constant repetition of playing out from the back and attacking in the final third.

To develop players' understanding of rest defence by maintaining a structured base behind the ball during attacking phases, enabling effective counter-pressing and transition control.

To develop player understanding of positional rotations and overload creation in build-up and attacking phases.

Improve build-up play under pressure by encouraging defenders to progress the ball effectively while attackers press with intensity.

To improve timing, diagonal runs, and clinical finishing, while emphasizing off-the-ball movement to exploit space behind defenders.

Develop attacking movement, quick passing combinations, and finishing under pressure.

Improved ability to switch play, close off the centre of the pitch, and shift across to prevent penetration.

Develop players’ ability to combine quickly in central areas, break lines, and react immediately when the ball changes hands. This session encourages fast, purposeful movement with an emphasis on third-man runs, sharp passing, and recovery actions in transition.

To create wide overloads to gain crossing opportunities.

To improve players’ ability to control aerial balls using different techniques (wedge and cushion), link with teammates, and finish under pressure.

Develop composure in 1v1 finishing situations, improve reaction speed for defensive transitions, and sharpen attacking instincts in front of goal.

Develop players’ ability to combine quickly in central areas, break lines, and react immediately when the ball changes hands. This session encourages fast, purposeful movement with an emphasis on third-man runs, sharp passing, and recovery actions in transition.

Improve build-up play under pressure by encouraging defenders to progress the ball effectively while attackers press with intensity.

Improve combination play in the final third, focusing on third-man runs, decision-making, and finishing under pressure.