Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Attacking Organization - Building from Zone 1 (Flank) (Start Time: 2021-07-28 06:00:00)
Premier Users' Club
Allan Siwela
Description
This practice session is for a U17 Boys Tier 2 team. I will have a total of 16 players working on building from zone 1 on the flank. The primary player is the FB and the secondary players are the CB's and GK.
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Initial Game - 8v8 (10 mins)
Organization:
- Field is 70yds long x 55yds wide with a half-way line and 2 goals at either end.
- Two equal teams of 7 players plus a GK.
- Red team playing in a 1-2-4-1 formation while yellow plays in a 1-4-1-2 formation.
- Balls distributed beside goal and around the field to keep the game flowing when balls go out of play.
- Need 10 cones, 16 balls, 7 red bibs and 7 yellow bibs, and 2 GK jerseys.
C - In this position, I will observe the yellow team's back line to see where they are positioning themselves to build out from the back. I will also observe how capable they are playing out from a press from the red team.
Description: 8 v 8 Game:
- Re-start from the GK when a goal is scored.
- The main focus for this initial game is having both teams play from the back as much as possible.
- Identify moments to coach the yellow team when building from zone 1 focusing on the FB, GK, and CB. (coaching the yellow team and managing the red team).
Coaching Points:
- Passing - speed and accuracy.
- Mobility - moving into space to allows you to receive the ball or make room for someone else.
- Support - Provide immediate support and use support players to attack new space.
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Analytical - Part 1 (10 mins)
Organization:
- Field is 55yds long x 40yds wide with 2 goals at either end as shown in diagram.
- Yellow cones shows starting point for exercise and split the players among the four areas with two GK's.
- Balls should be paced at the top of the 18 yard box off the field as shown in diagram.
- Need 6 red cones, 4 yellow cones, 16 balls, and 2 GK jerseys.
C - This position will allow me to see the ball movement, receiving technique and movements from all three key players (CB, GK, FB).
C1 - In this position, I will focus on the GK and their distribution to the FB and CB.
Description:
- Players will rotate from one area to the next in the order they pass the ball, not including the GK spot though. The midfield #6 would go to the top of the box to play the next pass.
1st Movement Pattern:
- The CB at the top of the 18 yard box will pass a moving ball out of their feet into the GK who opens up to pass the ball to the FB. As the ball moves, the other CB drops into the box to create a passing lane to the FB. Upon receiving the ball, the FB will dribble forward and then pass the ball to the midfielder who is showing for the ball. The midfielder will receive the ball on the half-turn and look to shoot.
Second Movement Pattern:
- The CB will pass the ball to the GK who opens up and plays the ball to the FB who sets the ball back to the right CB. After the ball has been set back, the CB will pass the ball to the midfielder showing into the middle while the FB moves to make themselves available for a pass if needed from the midfielder and finish with a shot on net.
Coaching Points:
GK - Use of hands to tell players where he/she wants to ball to be passed.
FB - Get in a wide position, take a positive touch and play forward into the midfield.
CB - Be in a supporting role and move to create passing lane for the FB.
CM - Wait and arrive late in the middle to receive on the move.
- Passing - (speed and accuracy of the pass)
- Body Position - ensure players are positioned to see majority of the playing field (open body)
- Mobility - moving into space to allows you to receive the ball or make room for someone else
Progressions:
- The GK plays the ball to the FB in the air for them to control it off their chest.
- The GK can play the ball into the midfielder.
- Introduce a right winger and introduce some over laps.
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Analytical - Part 2 (20 mins)
Organization:
- Field is 55yds long x 40yds wide with an end-zone and one goals as shown in diagram.
- Create teams to match diagram above. 2 GK rotating after a couple turns, 7 players on yellow and red.
- Balls beside goal to keep the game flowing when balls go out of play.
- Need 8 cones, 16 balls, 7 red bibs and 7 yellow bibs, and 2 GK jerseys.
C1 - Work with the GK and CB when building out and provide feedback based on what's available to them.
C - In this position, I will focus on the relationship between the FB, CB, and midfielder to build from the back under pressure.
Description:
1. Play always starts with the GK passing the ball into one of the yellow defenders.
2. Yellows combine to play out of zone1 and pass to the two players in the end zone for a point.
3. Red team attempt to win the ball and score in the goal.
4. A red player defends the end-zone. Two red players are subbing into the game every 2 minutes to keep the pressing intensity high for the reds. (coach the yellow team and managing the red team).
Focal Points:
GK - Use of hands to tell players where he/she wants to ball to be passed.
FB - Get in a wide position, take a positive touch and play forward when possible. Break lines with a pass or dribble.
CB - Be in a supporting role for the FB and drag the striker out of position.
CM -Wait and arrive late in the middle to receive on the move.
Coaching Points:
- Passing - passing to the correct foot based on the movement and body orientation of player receiving.
- Body Position - ensure players are positioned to see majority of the playing field (open body)
- Mobility - moving into space to allows you to receive the ball or make room for someone else
- Support - Provide immediate support and use support players to attack new space
Progressions:
- Allow the players in the end-zone to drop into the play and receive the ball. To score, yellow can pass or dribble into the zone.
- Add the two substitutes as a winger on yellow and a defender on red making it 7v6 on the flank.
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Final Game (10 mins)
Organization:
- Field is 70yds long x 50yds wide with a half-way line and 2 goals at either end.
- Two equal teams of 7 plus a GK's as shown above.
- Balls distributed beside goal and around the field to keep the game flowing when balls go out of play.
C - This position allows me to see the entire field and still work with the yellow team as they build out from the back during the game.
Description: 8 v 8 Game
- Play 8 v 8 with offside in effect.
- FIFA Rules
- Coaching the Yellow team and managing the Red team during the game.
Coaching Points:
- Passing - speed and type of pass.
- Mobility - moving into space to allow yourself to receive the ball or make room for someone else.
- Support - Provide immediate support and use support players to attack new space.
- Check for understanding of the session topic. Can the players recognize the different situations on the field and how to play out.
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Cool Down (5 mins)
Organization
- Only need one half of the field.
Description:
- Light jog followed by some slow dynamic/static stretches
- Side steps, skipping, walk & shake
Session Review:
- 3 things to take away from the session.
- Debrief and provide feedback to players based on their session.
- Reflect as a coach on how you feel the session went and what adjustments to make it you were to run the session again.
Coaching Points:
- Reflect on the session and performance.
- Rest & recovery for next practice.
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Warm up (10 mins)
Organization:
C - I will position myself in this position in order to see both groups at the same time. I will observe their movements in warm up and provide feedback/interventions.
Safety Check:
Check-in players as they arrive to the field and how they are doing overall. Prior to starting, go over the session topic: Building from Zone 1 on the flank. Ask if players feel fit and if they have any new injuries or have any knocks. Be sure to point out some potential safety hazards on the field of play and ask them to remove any jewelry.
Description:
In one big group, players will go through a dynamic warm-up led by the coach before playing a modified rondo game seen above.
3 v 3 Possession (2 targets per team) and 2 v 2 Possession (2 targets)
Progressions:
Coaching Points: