Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): U19 Premier In Possession: Attacking: Week 4: Session #7

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Oisin Crean

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Oisin Crean
Name: Oisin Crean
City: Bradenton
Country: United States of America
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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IMG Academy Soccer - In Possession - PSC#1 / WK#1 / #2

Team Function: Activation & Preparation (Pre Season)

Moment of Game: In Possession (Attack)

Phase of Play: Possess (Zone 2-3)

Game Concepts: Switch of Play

Game References: Central Channel with #6 or #8 (Ball), Block of 3 w/ Pressure in Front (Opponent), Lateral Options to Each Side (Teammates), Space in Wide Areas in Zone 2 (Space)

Game Actions: Verbal & Non Verbal Cues (C), Decision to Play Forward or Switch (D), Range & Variety of Pass (E)

Counter Principle: Connect - Provide Cover

Coach Considerations: Discuss (allow play to flow with occasional individual references)

Individual Influence (Primary): Center Midfielders (4-2-3-1 = #6 / #8)

Performance Outcome: # of switches through center to wide channels


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

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Passing Pattern
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Passing Pattern (20 mins)

Passing Patterns


Activity Duration

15 Minutes

Organization

- Include jogging, stretching and mobility work in warm up

- 2-3 x 10x15yd Boxes - 7-8 x Players in Each

Objective

- Can include point system based off rotations of ball around box (first group to 10 rotations)

Progression

- Ask players to play with non dominant foot only

- Introduce further patterns & types of pass (chipped, driven)

Key Coaching Points

- Encourage player to move off 'defender' - to side, in front, contact

- Angle of support for combination - consideration of where ball is to go


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 7v2 Rondos to 2 x Neutral

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7v2 Rondos to 2 x Neutral (20 mins)

7v2+2 Rondos


7v2 Rondos to 2 x Neutral


Activity Duration

15 Minutes

Organization

- 2 x 15x15yd Boxes for Rondos with 2 x Mannequins in area between grids

- Play 7v2 in each Box with 2 x Neutrals in center to receive & play ball

- 2 x players move across to Defend on each switch

Objective

- Can introduce # of passes before ball across - 1 point per ball across

- First team to 10-15 switches win game

Progression

- Limit the touches of 'Center Mids' (Neutrals) in game (body position to receive & play)

- Adapt numbers in each Box as needed

Key Coaching Points

- Movement into gaps within Box possession (line for teammates to see)

- Use of 'Center Mids' to link play - play through or around defenders to find CM's - can challenge another CM to play within 7v2 game in Center also


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 3v3+1+4 to 4 Goals

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3v3+1+4 to 4 Goals (20 mins)

3v3+1+4 to 4 Goals


3 v 3 + 1 + 4 to 4 Goals


Activity Duration

15 Minutes

Organization

- 4 Goal Game in 30 x 30yd Area (adapt for age & stage of group)

- Set up area in Zones 2-3 for visuals of lines

- Use of those who have injuries or long distance travel as neutrals

Objective

- First team to 10 points/goals wins - use additional points if ball travels through neutral (#6) in game

- If team score, they stay on and receive the next ball from server/coach

Progression

- Team can only score once ball has been successfully switched from one side to the other first

- Changes numbers to 4v4 + 1 + 2 if needed

Key Coaching Points

- Encourage use of open player in center of game (numerical superiority)

- Reading of pressure and switch to open & possess (long range pass)


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