Session Plans: Small Sided Games

Module: SSG, Possession, & Rondo Sessions Classroom: Session Plans: Small Sided Games Original Location: https://www.skool.com/football-coaching-academy-5676/classroom

Overview

Match Related and Small Sided Game Training Session Plans for any age and stage. This classroom contains downloadable PDF session plans focused on game-realistic scenarios, possession, rondos, and tactical concepts.

Complete Session List

Match Related Module

PDF Version

Downloadable collection of all SSG session plans

Small Sided Games & Possession Sessions (50+ Sessions)

Game Format Sessions

1. 3 Team Possession To Goal - Three-team rotation possession game
2. 5v5+4 With Transition - Five-a-side with neutral transition players
3. 6v6+1 - Switching Play - Six-a-side with neutral and switching focus
4. 7v6 - Wave Attack - Wave-based attacking overloads
5. 7v7 Defending Game - Seven-a-side defensive focus
6. 8v8 - Play Up To The Striker - Eight-a-side target man play
7. 8v8 Four Goal Game - Multi-goal eight-a-side game
8. 8v8+1 Sustained Attack - Sustained attacking pressure
9. 10v8+goalkeeper - Overload attacking game

Defending Sessions

1. Back 3 Defending - Three-at-the-back defensive organization
2. Back 4 Defending - Protecting The Box - Four-at-the-back box protection
3. Back 4+3 Defending - Seven-player defensive block
4. Defenders Dilemma - Defensive decision-making scenarios
5. Rest Defence - Defensive transitions and rest defense
6. Shift, Squeeze, Drop - Defensive line movements

Building Play Sessions

1. Brave Play Between Boxes - Courage in midfield zones
2. Break the Line - Line-breaking passes and movements
3. Break The Press - Playing out under pressure
4. Breaking Down a Defence - Creating chances against organized defense
5. CB and CDM Dropping - Centre-back and CDM positioning
6. CB Passing - Centre-back distribution
7. Playing Out From the Back - Building from the goalkeeper
8. Passout Game - Building from the back game
9. Provoke Pressure & Build - Drawing pressure to create space

Combination & Movement Sessions

1. Combinations and Transitions - Link-up play with transitions (x2)
2. Creating Space - Space creation movements (x2)
3. Cross The River Attacking Practice - Progression through zones
4. Crossing Areas - Wide play and crossing zones
5. Dynamic Pair Warm Up: 10 Ball Mastery Skills - Technical warm-up
6. End Zone Playmakers - Creative play in end zones
7. Find the Strikers Feet - Playing into the striker
8. Hit The Switch - Switching play
9. Match The Runner - Timing runs with passes
10. One Touch, Two Touch – Game Speed Decision Making - Touch restriction game
11. Playing with Depth - Vertical play
12. Progressive Passing - Forward passing patterns
13. Rotations and Overloads - Positional rotations
14. The High Value Assist Area - Final third creativity
15. Trigger Recognition - Recognizing trigger moments
16. Using Disguise - Deceptive play

Pressing Sessions

1. Press, Press, Press - High pressing practice
2. Pressing System - Organized pressing
3. SSG with Counter Pressing Constraints - Counter-pressing focus

Game Formats

1. Free Play - Half Pitch Game - Free-flow half-pitch game
2. Full Sided Play - Full-sided match practice
3. Street Football (Depth) - Street football style with depth
4. Thin Pitch Game - Narrow pitch game
5. Transition To Attack - Defensive to attacking transitions
6. Warm Up - Pre-session game warm-up

Bonus Content

1. Bonus Tips 2 - Additional coaching tips

Session Categories

Session Plan Format

Each session includes:

• Goal - Clear objective for the session
• Setup - Pitch dimensions, player numbers, equipment
• Execution - Step-by-step instructions
• Coaching Points - Key teaching points
• Progressions - Ways to advance the session

This content is part of the 360TFT Football Coaching Academy Session Plans: Small Sided Games