Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Creating space to receive / breaking lines
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Connor Roberts
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Topic: Creating space to receive / breaking lines
Principle: Movement to receive in between the lines
Microcycle: MD -2
Time: 2 x 6 minute blocks
Space and equipment: 15 x 10 yards (each practice) Mini goals, balls, flat disc markers & mannequins.
Players: 12
Physical focus: Speed and agility
Description: This passing practice allows players to face repetition of the theme in focus.The coach delivers this practice to work on the players passing detail and receiving skills. 10 players are split into two groups of 5 and will follow simple pass and move instructions to complete this practice. Each group will combine and complete 3 passes before the final player completing the sequence by passing into a mini goal. The receiving players, are challenged on showing good movements away from their starting positions. Upon receiving, the final player will drift inside, receiving in between two mannequins and between the lines.
After the first block, the coach may choose to progress the practice by conditioning the players to a maximum of 2 touches.
Coaching points:
Playing to the back foot: The coach challenges the players to apply good accuracy when executing their passes. Aiming for their teammates back foot, will help to complete the sequence with high quality
First touch: It’s important that the players implement a good first touch, getting the ball from out of their feet in the direction of their next action.
Recognising pictures: Upon receiving, the coach is to challenge the players on scanning and checking their shoulders. Implementing good habits Is important throughout this passing practice.Movement to receive: The coach is to challenge the players on showing good movements before receiving. Moving quickly away from their starting positions and taking up appropriate positions should be a priority throughout the practice.
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Topic: Creating space to receive / breaking lines
Principle: Movement to receive in between the lines
Microcycle: MD -2
Time: 6 x 4 minute blocks
Space and equipment: 30 x 35 yards - Mini goals, balls & flat disc markers
Players: 12
Physical focus: Speed and agility
Description:
This transfer possession practice requires 12 players to be completed. The group is split into 3 teams of 4, with the area being split into 3. The practice requires the in possession team to complete 6 passes before attempting to transfer the ball into the opposite area. (1 point) Two players from the team performing the defensive duties will look to press the ball and disrupt the phase. The other two defenders will position themselves within the central channel and are tasked with intercepting the transfer. If the team in possession manage to complete and transfer, the defensive pairings flip roles and responsibilities. If the team defending manage to regain possession, they may choose to attempt to score in either mini goal positioned within the practice. (1 point)
After each working block, the teams will take turns in performing the defensive duties.
Progression: During blocks 4,5 & 6, If the defensive team manage to regain possession and score into a mini goal, they swap roles with the team who are stole possession from.
Coaching points:
Prevent forcing play: Players are to recognise and complete extra passes until the option to transfer becomes available. Forcing passes may lead to disrupt sequences and loss of possession.
Receiving behind the lines: The coach is to challenge the players to constantly move when awaiting the ball to be transferred. Upon receiving, the receiving players should take up appropriate positions and make themselves an option.
Penetrating passes: Players should show bravery when attempting to transfer the ball across, executing penetrating passes with good quality.
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Topic: Creating space to receive / breaking lines
Principle: Movement to receive in between the lines
Microcycle: MD -2
Time: 4 x 4 minute blocks
Space and equipment: 30 x 35 yards Main goals, balls & flat disc markers
Players: 12
Physical focus: Speed and agility
Description:
The group is split into two teams of 5, with 2 neutral players and 2 goalkeepers needed to complete this small sided game. Again, the pitch is split into 3, with a central channel dividing 2 halves. The team in possession will look to build 3vs2 +1 and will look to play into the neutral player positioned within the central channel.
After receiving, the player in possession will drive into the attacking half, creating a 3vs3 and are tasked with creating goal scoring opportunities. The other neutral player, will now occupy the central channel. Apart from the neutral players, all players are locked within their respective half. Normal rules of football apply within the game, with the in possession goalkeeper restarting the practice if the ball goes out of play.
After each working block, the teams will take turns in performing the defensive duties.
Progression: One defender can apply pressure within the central zone, with the players now allowed to transfer the ball, bypassing the central area / neutral player.
Coaching points:
Attracting pressure: The neutral player is asked to attract pressure from a defensive player. Creating a 2vs2 in the attacking half, allowing the team in possession to take advantage.
Protecting under pressure: Throughout the progression, the coach is to challenge receiving players to protect the ball if they receive under pressure. Placing their body in between the ball and defensive player will prevent the opposition from disrupting possession.Penetrating passes: Players are asked to take advantage of poor pressing, playing forwards when opportunities arise and when the oppositions press is disjointed.
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Topic: Creating space to receive / breaking lines
Principle: Movement to receive in between the lines
Microcycle: MD -2
Time: 12 minute block
Space and equipment: 30 x 30 yards
Players: 12
Physical focus: Speed and agility
Description: This warm up practice is delivered to prepare the players for the upcoming practices. Within the shaded area, players are challenged on performing certain actions, including dynamic stretches & high intensity movements.
Coaching points:
Increasing intensity: Throughout the 12 minutes, the coach increases the intensity of the warm up by including different exercises that will prepare the players appropriately.