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Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): WINTER CAMP TUESDAY (1V1 DEFENDING)

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RICK MULLINS
Name: RICK MULLINS
City: Kalispell MT
Country: United States of America
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): SHADOW DEFENDING

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): SHADOW DEFENDING
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SHADOW DEFENDING

WARM UP: SHADOW DEFENDING

In pairs, with one ball between

One players comes forward while the other back peddles using defensive technique.

PROGRESSION:

  • Player comes forward and every once and awhile cuts to a side
  • Add a ball. Player dribbles forward and every once and awhile cuts to a side
  • Joust. Player dribbles forward and every once and awhile cuts to a side. Defending player  steps forward and jousts with front foot
  • Poke and Transition: Player dribbles forward and every once and awhile cuts to a side. Defending player pokes the ball forward then quickly transitions to attack. The attacking player now quickly transitions to defend
  • Tackle and Transition: Player dribbles forward and every once and awhile cuts to a side. Defending player then tackles the ball forward then quickly transitions to attack. The attacking player now quickly transitions to defend
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): BANDIT BALL

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): BANDIT BALL
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BANDIT BALL

BANDIT BALL

One to three players without a ball. the rest have a ball dribbling, Each player attempts to maintain possession of their ball. If the Bandit steals the ball, the player that was dribbling becomes the bandit and the other player dribbles the ball. When time is called, don't be the one without a ball

Coaching Points

  • Immediate transition and hunger to win a ball back

Variations: 

  • Coaches can make the grid smaller
  • Add additional Bandits to start
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): WARM UP: INDIVIDUAL DEFENDING

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WARM UP: INDIVIDUAL DEFENDING

WARM UP: INDIVIDUAL DEFENDING VIA PASSING

In pairs

1. Pass back and forth and on command "Defend" Player with ball holds ball. Player without ball sprints to touch ball at teammates feet.  Then they back peddle back

2. Pass back and forth and on command "Defend" sprint to touch ball on the side. First to touch ball wins point

3.  Pass back and forth and on command "Defend" player with ball attacks and attempts to score on opponents pinnie goal. Other player closes and defends (1v1). If defender wins the ball, they score on opponents pinnie goal

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 1V1 COVER THE GOAL

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1V1 COVER THE GOAL

1V1 COVER THE GOAL

Play begins with a diagonal pass across the grid from O to X.  O must move quickly to cover their goal to make sure X doesn't score immediately.

X attempts to beat O and score thru O's goal. If O wins the ball, they transition and score thru X's goal. Switch lines when completed

Progress:

1v2

2v2

Coaching Points

Cover the goal

Close space and force to a side away from the goal

Transition to score when win the ball

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 1V1 PRESSING

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1V1 PRESSING

1V1 PRESSING

First attacker plays a pass to a teammate on  the half line. The defending lines closes pressing the attacker and preventing them from turning if possible

The objective is for the attacker to score in a mini goal.

If the defender wins the ball, they score in a mini goal

Coaching Points

  • Close quickly
  • Look for ques to press: slow pass, bad touch
  • Force attackers backwards to a side.

Variation

  • Defender starts closer in field of play and moves on pass
  • Server can join making it a 2v1 to goal

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 1V1 FLYING CHANGES

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1V1 FLYING CHANGES

1V1 FLYING CHANGES

25x25 area or as needed

Play is continuous. 

First players from one line dribbles and plays 1v1 with the first player in the opposite line.

 If they score or the ball goes over their opponents end line, they immediately transition and drop to defend their goal. 

The next person in line dribbles and attacks their goal. If the defender steals the ball they attack the opposite goal. If they score or ball goes over the end line, they immediately retreat and cover their goal. The next person in line dribbles and attacks their goal

If goalkeeper saves the ball, play continues

Play for time or to a set number of goals scored

Progression: 

  • 2v2
  • 3v3
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 3v3 or 4v4 to goal

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3v3 or 4v4 to goal

SMALL SIDED TO GOAL

Play 2v2, 3v3 or 4v4 or needed with goalkeepers. Play for time. Most goals wins

If a goal is scored, the defending players switch out and a new pair/team comes in

If the ball goes out or there is a missed effort on goal, both teams switch out

Variation:

Players must complete 3 passes before attempting a shot on goal

Coaches can add a extra player to either team to create a overload

Add a neutral inside player

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