Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 7+ Developmental - Dribbling to penetrate

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Adam Cormack

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Name:	Adam Cormack
City:	Mamaroneck
Country:	United States of America
Membership:	Adult Member
Sport:	Football/Soccer

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Learning Outcomes:

1. Why- To penetrate the opponets defense and create goal scoring opportunites

2. What- Identifying gaps in defense to penetrate

3. Where - Recognizing moments in possession to penetrate effectively

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Introduction

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Introduction (10 mins)

Organization:

- Players split into two teams of different colors.

- Ball each

Instructions:

- Players dribble around the area, encouraged to use all parts of both feet.

- On coaches call, each player must try to dribble in between as many opposition players as possible. 1 point each time they dribble between two opponents. Play for 30 seconds then review scores.

- Challenge players to beat thei own score each time.

Coaching Points/Questions:

- Players will naturally swarm to each other - ask them if this makes it easier or harder to find gaps?

- Head up to identify space, and opportunities to break between opponents.

- "How does your touch change once you identify the gap?"

Regressions/Progressions:

R - Increase the size of the area.

P - Challenge players by removing one part of the foot they can't dribble with.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Main Activity

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Main Activity (30 mins)

Organization:

- Red reentry gates on each corner of area.

- Blue exit gates on each side of area.

- Attacking players with ball each.

- Two defenders without ball.

- Two pug goals positioned on sides.

Instructions:

- Attacking players look to gain points by dribbling through blue entry gates, and re entering play through the red entry gates. 1 point for every time they complete the cycle. Can not go through the same blue and red gates consecutively.

- Defenders positioned within the area. Their job is to prevent attackers from dribbling through red gates, and if possible, steal the ball. If they are able to steal, they look to score on either of the two pug goals. 1 point for every goal scored by defender.

- Rotate roles every 90 seconds.

Coaching Points/Questions:

- Awareness of surroundings - space, gates, defenders.

- Decision making - "What is the best gate to attack? Will it always be the closest one?".

- Type of touch as you go through the gates - how can you get back into the area as quickly as possible?"

Regressions:

- Increase the number of gates.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Progression 1

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Progression 1 (30 mins)

Progressions:

- Central "Golden Box" added. One defender positioned inside and must remain.

- Attackers earn double points if they successfully dribble into Golden Box and exit out the opposite side.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Progression 2

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Progression 2 (30 mins)

Progressions:

- Additional defender added - one positioned in the golden box, two in larger area.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Conditioned Game

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Conditioned Game (20 mins)

Organization:

- 3v3 scrimmage

- 3 gates on each end line.

Instructions:

- Attacking team scores by dribbling ball through any of opponents three gate goals.

- Dribble or pass in on restarts.

Coaching Points/Questions:

-Encourage the players in possession to take risks when dribbling. "When you see the space, penetrate".

-"How can you help create space for your team mate on the ball?"

-Praise positive play.

Regressions/Progressions:

- R: Widen the gates

- P: Remove one gate from each side

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Match

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Match (30 mins)

Organization:

- 3v3 scrimmage.

- Additional players act as rotational subs/third team depending on numbers.

Instructions:

- After a goal is scored, the goalscorer must run and touch one of the cones on the field before returning to play.

Coaching Points/Questions:

- High praise for players identifying moments to penetrate.

- Coach technique to assist in HOW to penetrate, when appropriate.

Regressions/Progressions:

R: Increase the size of the goals.

P: Players do not have to touch cone after scoring.

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