Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Defending in Wide Areas

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James Decosemo

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James Decosemo
Name: James Decosemo
City: Grand Blanc
Country: United States of America
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Partner Warm Up: Mirror Activity

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Partner Warm Up: Mirror Activity (10 mins)

Player A is the lead and Player B aims to mirror Player A's movement. Player A aims to fake Player B and sprint through either of the two side gates whilst Player B tries to beat Player A to the gate.

Progressions:

Switch roles amongst players

Move position and angle of gates

Coaching Points:

Low body position

Quick feet


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Atletic Madrid 1v1

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Atletic Madrid 1v1 (20 mins)

1v1 activity where the attacker looks to be the defender to get a cross in the box. The attacker must stay in the channel between the cones and 18-yard line whilst the defender can not enter the channel. Channel's are 5 yards wide and run parallel with 18 yard box lines.

Progressions:

Work both sides

Add a central channel running along the top of the 18 yard box so the attacker can cut inside to shoot

Coaching Points:

Low body position

Quick feet

Keep your eye on the ball

Block the cross


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 4v3 Channel Game to Goal

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4v3 Channel Game to Goal (25 mins)

4v3 game to goal and mini-goals. The field is split into three channels with a 1v1 in each and one support player who can be used for ball retention. Players must stay within their channels except the support player who must stay behind the play. The attacking team must play into a wide channel before they can go to goal. If the defending team win it they look to score in the counter goals.

Progressions:

Allow 1 attacker and 1 defender to move into a different channel to create 2v2

Allow free movement of all players.

Coaching Points:

Low body position

Force the attacker wide- don't let them inside

Timing of tackle

Covering positions of 2nd defender


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