Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Complete Session 1 compiled 030924 (Start Time: 2024-09-03 18:00:00)

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Fran Tyrrell

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Name:	Fran Tyrrell
City:	Meath
Country:	Ireland
Membership:	Adult Member
Sport:	Football/Soccer

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Warm-up in preparation for session ahead.

Discussion of session at end of warmup.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Warm-up

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Warm-up (10 mins)

Practice:

A structured warm-up (area / lines defined by cones) to prepare players for the session/game ahead.

Organisation:

- Area 16 metres x 12 metres

- 9 cones, indicating 3 lanes of 6 players each lane - depending on numbers at the session

- Instruct players to run up on the right side of the cones, and back on the left, and to wait until the player in front has passed the cone for you to begin your run.

- Start with dynamic movement and plyometrics, then introduce dynamic stretches.

- Players work in 3s in sequence with players in the other lanes/lines.

- Coach, team captain, or nominated player can call instructions. (pre-match, good to get the captain to start talking and motivating his / her team from the warm-up).

- Players are focused and disciplined throughout.

Coaching Points:

- Tempo of the activity - slow to fast - preparation for the session/match ahead.

- Range of movements to mirror all footballing and running actions.

- Positive communication between players.

- Teamwork between players.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Passing Combinations

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Passing Combinations (10 mins)

Organisation:

Grid size 24 metres x 24 metres

Practice:

Players pass the ball and follow in sequence 1 - 4.

From cone 4 (player 4) dribble at 3/4 pace and when close to the next player (5) - on their call, pass the ball - back to the start. Go join the opposite group.

Coaching Points:

Tempo of the practice - slow to fast

range of movements

Quality of the pass - pace, weight, timing, accuracy

Individual movement to receive the ball

Open body shape - looking to play a positive pass forward

If closed body shape - player passing the ball knows to play a 'set' pass

Let players make the decisions - pass to space or feet?

Communication is key throughout the practice

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Passing Combinations - Progression

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Passing Combinations - Progression (10 mins)

Follow on practice:

Join both groups together.

Again, players pass and follow in sequence.

At 4 and 8, player dribbles ball, until the call, and then passes to the receiving player.

Coaching Points:

Tempo of the practice - slow to fast

Range of movements

Quality of the pass - pace, weight, timing, accuracy

Individual movement to receive the ball

Open body shape - looking to play a positive pass forward

If closed body shape - player passing the ball knows to play a 'set' pass

Let players make the decisions - pass to space or feet?

Communication is key throughout the practice.

Awareness and readiness to receive is key!

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Build-up from Centre Midfield

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Build-up from Centre Midfield (25 mins)

Function: Attacking from the Centre Midfield (8)

Theme: Build up from the Centre MId

Focus Areas: 1 v 1, overlap, wall pass (give and go)

Organisation: 12 players 6 vs 6

Attackers 1 - 3 - 2

Defenders 1 - 4 - 1

Area - half of pitch

Coaching Points:

Centre Mid: Decision Making - Accuracy Timing Weight of Pass

Tip: Step outside the goal to begin play - ball miss hit - goes wide, not into goal

Centre Mid: Decision Making - step in to receive? Step away to create space?

Positive first pass forward, Show and Go, Go and Show

Full Back (LB(3)/ RB(2)): Body Shape to Receive - open body shape, side on, receive on open foot

Decision Making - step in to receive? Step away to create space?

Positive first pass forward

Options - Show to Go / Go To Show

CM (6) Movement to create space off the ball, and lose defender

All other options marked out of play (2, 5, 4, 3) 6 runs for the ball(decision making)

Overlap: Player with the ball runs central, to give overlapping player space to run, calling as they are running past shoulder to receive the ball

Wall pass: to beat defender, give and go

Defenders: Disturb the attackers

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Cool Down

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Cool Down (5 mins)

Method: Cool Down

Organisation:

1/4 pitch

No equipment needed

Players making dynamic movements and light jogging in the 18 yard box, ensuring all muscles are stretched.

Encourage players to be aware of their own bodies - any 'niggles' or tightness, and discuss how to 'stretch' or rest these.

Coaching Points:

Ensure all children take part in the cool down, and all are aware of the importance of stretching.

Ensure hydration - extra at this point - you have been talking about it during the session also - but very important to hydrate and eat good foods after the session.

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