Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Attacking Organization - Building from Zone 1 (Flank) (Start Time: 2021-07-28 06:00:00)

Warm up (10 mins)

Organization:

• Create a 20x20 yard grids for 3v3 and another 12x12 yard grid for a 2v2 game with target players.
• Need 8 cones, 16 balls, 7 red bibs and 7 yellow bibs, and 2 GK jerseys.

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)

• Play 3v3 with target players on the outsides. Yellow play to each other and red to each other. In the 2v2 area, the players in the middle can pass to either target. 5 passes = 1 point in 3v3 and 3 passes = 1 point in 2v2.

Progressions:

• limit number of touches
• Players can inter-change with their target players

Coaching Points:

• Passing technique
• Supporting angles
• Use support players to attack new space

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.

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.