Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Storm Week 8A

Main 1 (15 mins)

Organization:

- 10 x 10 grid

- 1 ball per group

Instructions:

- players will be spread apart by at least 8 yards

- one player will pass the ball to the attacking player

- once ball is passed the defending player will work on the proper defensive technique and shadow the player back to where he first passed the ball

Coaching Points:

1. Close down quickly

2. Slow down as you approach the attacker (speed of aproach)

4. Anticipate what the attacker is going to do

5. Defend in an angle

6. Push to direct the offensive player to use their weak foot or to an area of choice

Progressions:

- Go to full pressure

- Add a goal

Main 3

Organization: 2 attackers and 2 defenders per grid sized 20x25.

Instructions: 2v2. To restart the ball is played in from the attacking start line. Change roles after 1 minute. Keep track of score when defending, every time the attackers score, add 1 point on. Move up/down grids depending on who won/lost.

Coaching Points: Deny penetration, speed of approach, angle of approach, distance from attacker, tackling techniques, transition to attack.

Progressions: Players should be competing against players of similar ability by the end of the practice.