87-P8 · Opposed practice · U9–U17
Possession in a Diamond Setup
Possession in a Diamond Setup is an opposed practice for U9–U17 teams (10 players, 20 × 20 yards) that works on passing, movement and combinations.
Take your team's possession play to the next level with this dynamic diamond-shaped drill!
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1:43 - Age group
- U9–U17
- Players
- 10 players
- Area
- 20 × 20 yards (1/8 Pitch)
- Time
- 20–30 minutes
- Goalkeeper
- No
- Coaches
- 1
- Practice type
- Opposed practice
- Coach level
- Advanced (B Licence)
How it's set up
This practice takes place in a 20 by 20-yard area and focuses on developing possession when playing with a diamond setup. We will split the area into 4 zones, as shown in the session image, with a mini goal on two ends of the area. One team (Red) will start as the possession team with one player constrained in each zone, while the other team (Blue) will have two players actively pressing to win the ball and another two players waiting on the sidelines. The objective of the possession team is make 10 passes before being able to finish in either mini goal. Once a goal is scored, the two defensive players will switch out with teammates on the sidelines. If the defenders win the ball, they become the possession team with the other team now pressing in pairs.
Key coaching points
- Create effective passing angles for teammates
- Keep count of passes made - communicate to teammates when to finish
- Pass on one and two touch where possible
Also in the full practice
- 2 progressions to make it harder as your players improveIn Club
- 3 player questions to check understanding during the practiceIn Club
- The coach-led video (1:43) how to set it up and deliver itIn Club
- Add it to your team's Dugout drop it into a session plan with your warm-up and gameIn Club
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