Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): HYC - Effective Possession (Start Time: 2017-09-28 18:30:00)
Profile Summary
| Name: | Graham Denman |
|---|---|
| City: | Donvale |
| Country: | Australia |
| Rank: | Elite – 3 points |
| Membership: | Adult Member |
| Sport: | Football/Soccer |
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Main Moment: Ball Possession (BP)
Key Principle: Controlled Possession in the Middle 3rd
Session Objective:
In this session I aim to improve the ability of my team to combine in the midfield. Especially #3 & #4 with the #10 and get our #6 & #8 to receive facing forward. Then we can look to play the #9 to create scoring chances.
Team Task: To play forward through our midfield in a structured manner.
By Focusing on: Player Tasks (General / Position-specific)
- #6 & #8 to move between the lines and away from opponents in order to receive the ball
- #6, #8 & #10 to rotate positions in order to lose their markers.
- #6, #8 & #10 must get side on (open body) when receiving the ball in order to play forward if the opportunity presents itself.
- #9 & #10 are not to be in the same line.
Key Players Actions required to achieve tasks and objective:
Positioning/Movement without the ball
- Look to find space between the opponents and lines and create clear passing lanes.
- Watch the movement of the ball as the player takes their 1st touch and adjust movement into space accordingly.
- Look to draw opponents away from the ball carrier
Core Skills
- 1st Touch
- Striking the Ball
- Running with the Ball
Communication
- Coach your teammates
- Indicate when to take space / call for pass
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Game Training (25 mins)
Organisation
Size of area: Grid Size (3 x 60mx20m)
Explanation
- Balls are fed into Red #3 or #4.
- Ball is to be played into the #9 through the middle 3rd to create & take goal scoring chances.
- Red is to score in the main goal.
- Blue is to score in either of the two mini goals.
- Players must remain in their 3rd of the pitch.
- Play restarts with the coach when a goal is scored or play breaks down.
Progression
Once the ball is played into the #9 in a controlled manner a midfielder can go forward to support.
Team Task:
Can we play through the midfield triangle to get a player in controlled possession in the attacking 3rd?
Player Tasks / Actions:
- Can the #3 & #4 split to create space and create a 2v1 against the opposing #9.
- Can the #3 & #4 look to play the #6 or #8 or the #10 if they are open.
- Once the ball is played into the #6 or #8 can the #3 & #4 drop in behind to provide back pass support.
- Can the #3 & #4 look to switch the play quickly from one side to the other.- #6, #8 & #10 to provide supporting triangles to play.
- Can the #6 & #8 receive the ball facing forward an look to play in the #10 or #9.
- Can the #9 move without the ball to find space in the attacking 3rd.
- Can we keep the ball safe when we have it?
- Can our #10 receive the ball facing forward to the #9. If not can they bounce it back to forward facing #6 or #8 who can play in the #9?
- Can the midfield rotate positions to lose their markers?
Cues (To assist Perception, Decision, Execution)
- When the ball is played to a #3 or #4 are the #6, #8 or #10 in a position to play forward should the ball come to them
- When the #6, #8 or #10 receive the ball do the #3 & #4 still offer support should there be no forward pass available?
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Positioning Game (20 mins)
Organisation:
Size of Area: 30 x 30m
Instructions:
- Place cones to identify two square playing areas.
- Two groups of 7 operating at the same time (3 v 3 + 1). Red v Blue plus Yellow independent bouncer.
Explanation
- Coach plays ball into Red.
- Red has to maintain and control possession by passing between two other teammates and the neutral bouncer.
- Four consecutive passes = goal.
- If no pass option is available the player needs to shield the ball and wait for passing support before releasing the ball.
- Supporting players need to constantly adjust positions to keep the passing lanes open.
- Blue to press Red and try and win possession.
- Play for 3 mins and take a 1 min break. Three repetitions, high intensity. (Coach to feed in spare balls to maintain intensity).
Key Objective: MAINTAIN POSSESSION
Progression
- Increase to Five Passes = Goal
- Remove neutral player
Points to Observe
Ensure players are getting their body position correct when receiving the ball to play and move quickly
Perception (Seeing/Hearing)
- Listen for teammates call.
- Watch teammates 1st Touch and adjust position accordingly.
Decision (Recognition / Anticipation / Options / Choice)
- Adjust body position
- Shape body to be open for the pass and the direction of next pass.
Execution (Timing / Speed / Quality / Clarity)
- Ball speed
- Accuracy of passes
- Increased intensity