Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Teaching the Game - When to Dribble, When to pass overloads (Start Time: 2019-03-04 17:00:00)

2v1 SSG (10 mins)

Set up: 20 x 15, Disc to mark out goal in the game. Balls and bibs. 4 players / area.

Instructions: 2 v 1 each defended by 1 opponent only. The objective is for the attacker to dribble the ball across the opposiing goal-line despite the opponents active defending of it. Attack finishes when 1) defender touches the ball 3x. 2) one of the attackers has managed to dribble across the goal-line. 3) 1 attacker infringes the rules or the ball runs across any end line.

After 10 attacks (5 @ each goal) teams switch roles and positions. The pair to score more wins.

Variation- 6 players 4min game

Coaching Points: When does the ideal moment arise for passing the ball?

When should the ball carrier not pass the ball

What's the disadvantage of an early pass? why?

Where, ideally, should a team-mate receive the ball in relation to the defendar?

What is your opinion about the distance of support?

Desguise the target of your pass to your teammate.

Teaching the game (10 mins)

Set Up:Max 8Wx10L Adjust size based on ability of the players

Organization: 3vs1 play must be seen as a game and not as a drill, exercise or an activity to keep players busy. 3vs1 allows players to become comfortable on the ball with minimal pressure to make decisions. Each touch on the ball encourages players to make decisions because each time it is a different problem to solve as there is pressure from the defender.

Good Teachers of the game will be able to:

1. Have players recognize it is a game realisitc situation.

2. Provide players with scenerios where 3vs1 could take place in a game and relate it to training.

3. Observe, assess, correct and re-evaluate if and when play breaks down using the prinicples of play.

4. Incorporate a goal to increase intensity and provide a key element of a session which is direction.

Coaching Notes:

Success is:

1. Ability to be mobile and be in good positions...(See Session Plan: 3vs1, Possession with Transition)

2. Ability to make 30 consecutive passes

3. Ability to understand the difference between 'First Touch' & 'Touch Direction'...(See Session Plan: 3vs1, Passing)

Overload Progression (30 mins)

Set Up: Utilize the 4v4 field and line out half way line which restricts players entering into their own half.

Organization: 2v1 in each box with a line or cones laid out to divide the grid in half. The objective of the game is that the team who receives the ball from the coach is attempting to get it into the opponents half which has 1 of their teammates vs 2 opponents. In the diagram team blue is attempting to get the ball into area (1) which has 1 Attacker vs 2 Defenders. The players in area (2) may dribble the ball and join into area (1) or they can pass the ball directly into their teammate. Both blue players can enter into zone 1 to create a 3v2. If the blue team is successful in getting the ball into that area they score by fiishing on goal. If the defending team wins possession of the ball they can attempt to score by getting the ball into the opponents endzone line via pass or dribble.

Conditions: The player in grid 2 can not enter the defending area of his/her team but must be ready for the potential counter attacking opportunity.

Coaching Points: Positive 1st touch, part of foot part of ball. Do I dribble? Do I pass? angle, distance and timing of support. Where are my friends? Where are my enemies? Pry and Probe, Play direct? Recognize the space identify how to create space. WIIMPS (Width, Improvisation, Individual transition, Mobility, Penetration, Support) Attacking team, make the field big Front:Back, Side:Side