Session 5: Box Possession /w Bounce Players
Principles of Play
In Possession:
Create Space
Movement
Support
Out of Possession:
Press
Compactness
Two teams compete inside a defined box, while outside players act as one-touch bounce players to support the team in possession. The goal is to maintain possession, move the ball quickly, and use the bounce players effectively to circulate the ball and create passing angles. Play continues until a set time or a number of passes is reached, then teams switch roles.
• Encourage quick first-touch passes and awareness of teammates
• Reinforce maintaining possession under pressure
• Promote movement off the ball and creating passing options
• Use bounce players effectively to support play
• Praise teamwork, communication, and decision-making speed
Progression 1:
Limit touches to one or two for possession players to increase speed and decision-making.
Progression 2:
Introduce a points system for consecutive passes or use fewer bounce players to increase pressure on possession teams.
Limit touches to one or two for possession players to increase speed and decision-making.
Progression 2:
Introduce a points system for consecutive passes or use fewer bounce players to increase pressure on possession teams.
Technical / Tactical
Ball control, Passing accuracy, First touch, Creating passing angles, Spatial awareness
Psychological
Patience, Decision-making under pressure, Confidence on the ball, Concentration
Physical
Agility, Quick feet, Body positioning, Balance
Social
Communication, Teamwork, Support play, Trust in teammates