Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): U11 03/03/2021 POB/POA/Individual and Team cognition

6v5 (35 mins)

SSG played on the width of the field. Arrival game (play) 

Allow un-coached play. Observe behavior.

Are players fixated on one goal? 

Do players recognize the overload as it relates to the open side? 

Do players organize a pivot player?

Do the players use the pivot to switch? 

Can the pivot recognize when to switch and when to play centrally to an open man?

Once a switch has happen do players recognize the situation or force play forward regardless of condition?

Progression:

Bring players in and ask guided questions (above)

Give goals different values. First team to 6 points wins

Blue counter goals are worth 2 points each.

Wide white goals are worth 1 point each.

Central white goal is worth 4 points.

Observe game. 

Upon completion of second phase ask players questions related to the changes they have made.

6v5 (35 mins)

6v5 game 1/2 field (9 zone game) (Cognitive, Team awarness) Forced behavior game.

Team w/goalie starts w/ball. Must get ball into all 9 zones prior to scoring on wide goals.