Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): AP2: Unbalance - Draw Defense to Switch the Point of Attack

Club Logo

Reseller-Club: Premier Users' Club

David Zook

Profile Summary

David Zook
Name: David Zook
City: Phoenix
Country: United States of America
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
Build 3D sessions in seconds
Access to 1000’s of sessions
Professionalise and modernise your coaching
Used by the world’s best coaches
US$
75
per year
Join today

Description


The objective of the session is to recognize when the defense shifts to the strong side, then create and use space on the opposite side.

Main Coaching Points:-Stretch Field: Full Width & Depth for maximum space-Scan/take in information-CM’s balanced to create multiple “pivot” options -Combinations to SPOA: 1 & 2 touch to gain time edge-Technique of pass: pace, driven diagonals, leading teammate-Complimentary movements: high/low(same line) & R/L(connecting lines)-Wide players opening field(separating from defenders) as ball is being switched-“Drive” into open space after SPOA: Exploit open space-Overlapping/Underlapping run from deep to create #’s Up


IDEAS TO THINK ABOUT:When SPOA, can we switch through attacking players(#9, #10 & CMs) without having to go negative with passes•Once successful in SPOA, can we attack open space & exploit numerical advantages created from switch•If successful in “Driving” forward, weak side defenders(where the ball was just switched) adjust to provide balance


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Group Game: Three Zones

See the guidance at the top of this page to understand why you are not seeing interactive Football/Soccer images.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Group Game: Three Zones
Save Image: Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Group Game: Three Zones Create Video:

Group Game: Three Zones


Game Objective: For the players to recognize the cue to switch the point of attack then do it.


Topic: Draw Defense and Switch Point of Attack

Phase: Unbalancing

Problem: Having a hard time moving the ball up the field because the defense has packed the strong side.


Who: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Where: Defensive two-thirds

When: The defense shifts to the strong side

What: Move the ball on the ground to the opposite channel. Connect to the 4,5, or 6. Play the ball to the opposite foot. Touch forward.

Why: to move the defense in order to create and use space.


Layout: 30 x 45. Mark three channels 15 yards apart. 1 big goal; two small goals.

Restrictions: 8 x 5; 2:6:3

Scoring: 2 points for completing the zone switch. 1 point for goal.


Coaching Points:

1. Scan Field Continueously 2. Recognize when defense shifts to strong side. 3. Immediately work ball to weak side: strong pass to opposite foot. Two touch to the other side.



Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Individual Skills: 4v2 Rondo

See the guidance at the top of this page to understand why you are not seeing interactive Football/Soccer images.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Individual Skills: 4v2 Rondo
Save Image: Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Individual Skills: 4v2 Rondo Create Video:

Individual Skills: 4v2 Rondo


Game Objective: Move the ball to the opposite side through a direct pass or playing it wide then up.


Topic: Draw Defense and Switch Point of Attack

Phase: Unbalancing

Problem: Having a hard time moving the ball up the field because the defense has packed the strong side.


Who: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Where: Defensive two-thirds

When: The defense shifts to the strong side

What: Move the ball on the ground to the opposite channel. Connect to the 4,5, or 6. Play the ball to the opposite foot. Touch forward.

Why: to move the defense in order to create and use space.



Layout: 12 x 12 grid

Restrictions: 4v2 Rondo; 6:1.5:1; Two touch limit

Scoring: 1 point for getting the ball to the other side without turning it over.


Game: Black plays to black. Once ball is out of play, red plays to red. As long as one team keeps posssesion they play


Coaching Points:

Cognitive: 1.  Be alert, scanning constantly, as you are always in play. (perception)  2. Constantly think about where you need to be to create space and play the ball. (conception) 3. Make a decsion where to play the ball. 4. Devise a move to decieve the defender, if needed. 5. Play the ball (execution) 6. Assses

Technical: 1. Keep your hips open to the center to be able to play any option. (receiving) 2. Use both feet staying balanced on the balls of your feet. (ball control) 3. Make subtle changes in your positioning to create angles and keep passing lanes open. (positioning) 4. Pass to back foot. (passing) 5. Receive across your body. 6. Be courageous and look for the split pass when available. (ambition)



Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Individual Skills: 4v4 Four Goal

See the guidance at the top of this page to understand why you are not seeing interactive Football/Soccer images.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Individual Skills: 4v4 Four Goal
Save Image: Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Individual Skills: 4v4 Four Goal Create Video:

Individual Skills: 4v4 Four Goal


Game Objective:


Topic: Draw Defense and Switch Point of Attack

Phase: Unbalancing

Problem: Having a hard time moving the ball up the field because the defense has packed the strong side.


Who: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Where: Defensive two-thirds

When: The defense shifts to the strong side

What: Move the ball on the ground to the opposite channel. Connect to the 4,5, or 6. Play the ball to the opposite foot. Touch forward.

Why: to move the defense in order to create and use space.


Layout: 25 x 25; 4 mini goals

Restrictions: 4v4; 2 touch; 5:1.5:1; players are not permitted in 5x5 yard box to play to targer

Scoring: Two points for SPOA; One for goal


Game: Red plays to red; Blue plays to blue; 90 second game, then losing team rotates off field.


Coaching Points:

1. Scan Field. 2. Recognize when you can play direct vs. playing it wide.



Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Final Game: Three Zones

See the guidance at the top of this page to understand why you are not seeing interactive Football/Soccer images.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Final Game: Three Zones
Save Image: Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Final Game: Three Zones Create Video:

Final Game: Three Zones


Game Objective: For the players to recognize the cue to switch the point of attack then do it.


Topic: Draw Defense and Switch Point of Attack

Phase: Unbalancing

Problem: Having a hard time moving the ball up the field because the defense has packed the strong side.


Who: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Where: Defensive two-thirds

When: The defense shifts to the strong side

What: Move the ball on the ground to the opposite channel. Connect to the 4,5, or 6. Play the ball to the opposite foot. Touch forward.

Why: to move the defense in order to create and use space.


Layout: 30 x 45. Mark three channels 15 yards apart. 1 big goal; two small goals.

Restrictions: 8 x 5; 2:6:3

Scoring: 2 points for completing the zone switch. 1 point for goal.


Coaching Points:

1. Scan Field Continueously 2. Recognize when defense shifts to strong side. 3. Immediately work ball to weak side: strong pass to opposite foot. Two touch to the other side.



Build 3D sessions in seconds
Access to 1000’s of sessions
Professionalise and modernise your coaching
Used by the world’s best coaches
US$
75
per year
Join today

Animation Controls (PCs, Macs, Laptops):

Play animation
Play step-by-step
Repeat (toggle)
Full Screen
Pause
Stop

Back/Forward: Drag timeline button