Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Tactical Periodisation Task 4

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James Gardner
Name: James Gardner
City: Bangkok
Country: Thailand
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Speed of thought

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Speed of thought

Player to look at accelerating into space with short sharpe bursts. Aceleration of speed. 

Practice Layout & Transition

Area: 2/3rds of a full pitch, focusing on one side. 

Teams: 3 teams of 6 + 2 bounce players  

Time: 2-minute blocks per scenario with 2-minute rest x 4. 

Overall: 20 minutes total (Work to rest ratio: 4 x 3-minute blocks / 2 minutes between blocks).


Practice Blocks:

Block 1: Check shoulder and find space to play forward 

Block 2: Recive on back foot to be able to switch the play

Block 3: Look to play forward as quickly as possible


Adaptations (Progressions & Regressions):

  • First Phase: Encourage CM to receive and play forward quickly to the nearest space available 

  • Second Phase: Deeper players come forward to receive and transition with their team mates 

  • Condition: Two touches 

  • Second-phase ball:Complete 5 passes. 

Key Points:

  • RWB: Quick receiving and driving forward. Deliver quality passes to CM/FWD.

  • CMs: Timing of movement, body positioning, passing weight/direction, scanning, and communication.

  • #9 & #10 (Forwards): Awareness of teammates and space, positioning against mannequins, back-foot receiving, and finishing.

  • Attacking FBs: Encourage varied methods to beat defenders in 1v1 situations.

  • FBs: Speed and decision-making in defensive 1v1s.

Additionally Information
  • The team in possession can use the outside players to maintain control.
  • The defending team must work hard to regain possession..
  • Forfeit for the losing team.


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Attacking at Speed

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Attacking at Speed

8v8+ 2 CM's 

Players are limited to two touches in their own half, but once they cross the halfway point (marked by blue cones), the game becomes unrestricted.


3-MINUTE BLOCKS

While one team plays, the other team completes fitness exercises in the shaded area, with Alun deciding the specific drills.


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