Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Vernon Lightning 10/9 Pressure Cover (Start Time: 2017-10-09 15:50:00)
Reseller-Club: Premier Users' Club
Ronald Munkittrick, Adult Member
Profile Summary
| Name: | Ronald Munkittrick |
|---|---|
| City: | Westfield |
| Country: | United States of America |
| Membership: | Adult Member |
| Sport: | Football/Soccer |
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Main Activity 1 (10 mins)
Organization:
- 6 players per area
- 2 Players on middle line
- 2 players on either end line
Instructions:
- 2 middle players pass the ball between themselves and pause the ball for 3-seconds before playing next pass.
Coaching Points:
- Movement as ball travels
- Covering player being in position to block penetrating lane
- Communication between players (specific information)
- Pressuring player keeping pressure on if attacker dribbles the ball
Progressions:
- Central players can exchange positions by dribbling the ball
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Main Activity 2 (10 mins)
Organization:
- Same as previous.
Instructions:
- Same as previous but now middle players are able to score in either goal if opportunity presents itself.
Coaching Points:
- Quick transition between roles (switching between pressure and cover)
- Communication between players (tone to work as a motivational tool)
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Conditioned Game (15 mins)
Organization:
- 3 teams
- 2 vs. 2 in each half, 4 vs. 4 on field
Instructions:
- Players have to stay in own half and play 2 vs. 2 to goal.
Coaching Points:
- Starting positions to deny penetration
- Moments to pressure the ball
- Winning ball, if not then preventing the turn
- Position and communication of covering player
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Free Play (15 mins)
Organization:
- 2 teams
Instructions:
- 6v6 small-sided game
Play animation
Play step-by-step
Repeat (toggle)
Full Screen
Pause
Stop
Warm Up (10 mins)
Organization:
- 10x20 yards
- 2 channels/teams
Instructions:
- Players pressure nearest ball and hold defensive position until covering player (2nd defender) directs the pressing player (1st defender) to press next ball.
- 2nd defender provides specific instruction to 1st defender to either "show in" or "show out" (as highlighted in image).
Coaching Points:
1st Defender (Pressure):
- Angle, speed and distance of approach
- Deny space and penetration
- Create 1 vs.1 scenario - isolate an opposition attacker
- Channel outside near goal, inside/outside in opposition half
2nd Defender (Cover):
- Provide clear, concise and specific instruction to 1st defender - "show in", "show out", "hold", "press"
- Open body stance when play is directed in field - to read switch/intercept
- Closed body stance when play is directed out field - to double up/cover
- Prevent forward penetration - keep play in front
Progressions:
- Allow 2nd defender to decide upon command