Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Aerobic @ Anerbbic Fitness Endurance (Start Time: 2014-07-17 12:25:00)

basic possession 1 (25 mins)

Session Organisation

2 Grids organised with players playing either 6v3 or 6v3 depending on numbers.

Progression; 1 Ball each team, play unopposed pass and move..2; 1 team keeps possessionn for 6 passes or more then transfers to the opposite 6 waiting players. if defending team intercepts or regains possession the ball is switched to the opposite waiting 6 and the team that lost the ball defends.

Detail

Players look to maintain possession with the defenders aiming to steal and run the ball to one of the sides.

Focus on the players recieving skills with body open, weight of pass.

Begin to think about what the defenders are doing if they are closing quickly you must play quickly with limited touches if they sit off more time is given to the attackers

Four Corners

Technical.

Work on Receiving skills, dealing with the ball under pressure, passing and keeping possession and using the ball effectively. shots and headers on target.

Tactical.

Individual rolls and resposibilities. When to drop off and pull away to create space, link up play and movement with and without the ball.

Physical.

Develop Aerobic and Anaerobic capabilities of players. Game specific work.

Psychological.

Test the ability to work under pressure, scenario

Social

Encourage team mates and develop good habits.

Encouaging Creativity (25 mins)

Session Organisation

54x45. 4 small target goals. 4 manicuins placed as goals with G/K's or target player's to play into as illistrated. .

Detail

Creative 8v8. 9v9 game encouraging players to be positive when in possession. Having 2 small goals and a central target player to score, creates more scoring opportunities for the individual and team ie switching play,crosses finishing but also be aware and react to defensive transition, 3 goals to defend.

Four Corners

Technical

Improve dribbling and disguise techniques, early identification of space, positive forward movement and decision making. Pass, Dribble or Run with ball etc.

Tactical

Improve attacking principles.positional awareness. movement with and without the ball. dragging opponents tight, to then run in behind but also be aware to defensive transition.

Physical

Develop Aerobic and Anaerobic capabilities of players. Game specific work.

Psychological

Test the ability to work under pressure, Visual awareness to idenify and make positive decisions.

Social

Communicate and encourage team mates.