Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Distribution Vrs Different Formations

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Longford Town F.C.

James Dermody

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James Dermody
Name: James Dermody
City: Longford
Country: Ireland
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Description

Team Function

  • Attack

Team Task

  • Build up Play

Area of the Pitch:

  • Def third into mid third

Organisation:

  • 11v11
  • Full rules apply
  • Full Pitch with Game starting anywhere when needed

Role of the Opposition:

  • To delay/disturb build up play in different systems and to transition to attack quickly 

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Screen 2 V 1-4-5-1

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Screen 2 V 1-4-5-1
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Screen 2 V 1-4-5-1 (15 mins)

Session Organisation

Coaching Points

  • Opposition Back occupied by front 3
  • We set up with a 1-2-5 to have a numerical advantage.(8v6)
  • Build up via both 4/5 and look to play wide or via central areas.
  • Need to look to exploit the numerical advantage 

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Screen 3 v 1-4-4-2

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Screen 3 v 1-4-4-2 (15 mins)

Session Organisation

Coaching Points

  • Opposition Back occupied by front 3
  • We set up with a 1-3-4 to have a numerical advantage.(8v6)
  • Build up via both 4/5, however if the 6 is on look to play to the 6 then look to play wide or via central areas.
  • Midfield rotation is key in build up.
  • Key the 6 get into free space to aid the build up
  • Need to look to exploit the numerical advantage

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Screen 4 v 1-4-3-3

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Screen 4 v 1-4-3-3 (15 mins)

Session Organisation

Coaching Points

  • Opposition Back occupied by front 3
  • We set up with a 1-3-4 to have a numerical advantage.(8v6)
  • Can the 6 or 8 move into space between front 3 defenders to receive the ball
  • Build up via both 4/5, however lofted pass to either 2 or 3 is a good decision in this situation. 
  • Midfield rotation is key in build up.
  • Key the 6 get into free space to aid the build up
  • Need to look to exploit the numerical advantage

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Screen 5 v 1-4-3-3 into Zone 3

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Screen 5 v 1-4-3-3 into Zone 3 (15 mins)

Session Organisation

Coaching Points

  • Opposition Back occupied by front 3
  • We set up with a 1-3-4 to have a numerical advantage.(8v6)
  • Can the 6 or 8 move into space between front 3 defenders to receive the ball
  • Build up via both 4/5, however lofted pass to either 2 or 3 is a good decision in this situation.
  • Midfield rotation is key in build up.
  • Key the 6 get into free space to aid the build up
  • If none of the above is on we can Play a long pass into either Zone 2 or Zone 3 
  • Need to look to exploit the numerical advantage

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Screen 6 v 1-4-2-4 High Press

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Screen 6 v 1-4-2-4 High Press (15 mins)

Session Organisation

Coaching Points

  • Opposition Back occupied by front 3
  • We set up with a 1-3-4 to have a numerical advantage.(8v6)
  • Can the 6 or 8 move into space between front 3 defenders to receive the ball
  • Build up via 2 and 3 to bypass the high line press.
  • Key that both 2 and 3 trust the keeper with finding them
  • With the front 3 and midfield unit marked, one FB will be free. This could be a trap so ensure ball is moved quickly . 

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