Alan Golledge
| Name: | Alan Golledge |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Australia |
| Membership: | Adult Member |
| Sport: | Football/Soccer |
Football Problem: The front 3 failed to apply effective pressure in the final 3rd to stop the opposition #3 & #4 from play out and combining with there #6 & #8 in central areas.
Main Moment: BPO
Key Principle: Deny opposition time and space to build up
What: Opposition #3 & #4 have to much time, and as a result they are combining with there midfield #6 & #8.
Who: #9, #10, #11,#7 & #8
Where: Opposition back 3rd central areas
When: When there #3, #4 get the ball.
Why: Our front 3 (#9,#10,#11) failed to work as a collective.
Session Objective: I aim to improve out teams ability to close down our opponents in there back 3rd denying them the space & opportunity to build up and combine with there #6 and #8 in central areas.
Script:
Formation: AUS 1-4-3-3 ESP: 1-4-2-3-1
PAST-
PRESENT-
FUTURE-

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Organisation:
- 2 grids
- minimum 7/8 players in each grid.
-15m x 20m diamond as per diagram.
-12 x cones
Explanation:
- Ball starts @ #3 & #4 position.
-Player opposite the man receiving the ball, applies pressure as quick as possible. (50% to start with building intensity once the pattern is flowing)
-RED #3 plays one direction and move in the opposite.
-When the player receives the ball they follow the pattern by playing the ball to the right & moving to the left.
- Player has made the run in the opposite station, they prepare for the next action (BPO) by pressing the opposite station as the ball is travelling.
- Mirror image on the other side.
Player actions:
- Every players has 2 tasks 1) pass/move & 2) Close down
- Look at dynamic stretches between stations before 1 progression.
-Movement and urgency when closing down..
- Player closing the opponent down look to facing him the direction you want them to go by changing the angle of the run.
Progression 1:
- Pass and move alternate direction.
Progression 2:
-Passing direction is players choice.

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Organisation:
-1 grid (Based on Playing group numbers)
-14 players
-20m x 20m diamond as per diagram.
-6 markers
- 4 x colour bibs
Explanation:
- 4 players in the middle facing an outside station.
- Ball starts with BLUE playing out to the #4 position and applies pressure.
- When the player receives the ball, Blue applies pressure ASAP, once the ball is released he/she moves back into the centre.
-Change centre players every 2-3 mins
Player actions:
- Every player has 2 tasks 1) pass/move & 2) Close down
- Look at dynamic stretches between stations before 1 progression.
-Movement and urgency when closing down..
- Player closing the opponent down look to facing him the direction you want them to go by changing the angle of the run.
Progression 1:
- Pass and move alternate direction.
Progression 2:
-Passing direction is players choice.

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Organisation:
-3 v 5
-2 grids
- 20m x 30m with halfway line
Explanation:
-BLUE starts in behind the mid line.
-To score they must win the ball and stop it on the end line.
-Play starts by playing it back to the #3, #4 or #GK.
-3 v 4 (RED can only have 3 players in the grid at any one time) For that spare player to enter the grid they have to recieve a pass back and rotate with a team mate.
-Mirror on the right hand side.

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Organisation
-Set up as shown 7 V 9.
-RED players defend the large goals.
-If BLUE score = 2 points
-RED can score 1 point by knocking the balls off the cones located on halfway.
-BLUE team I will coaching base on formation 1-4-3-3 focusing on middle 3 & front 3.
-Ball can be served in by the Coach/Assistant. (Vary the start to keep the defence honest)
Team Tasks: (Team in BPO)
1.Nearest player to the ball try to stop them playing forward and combining with there #6 and #8.
Players Tasks:
-1st player to the ball, can you make a tackle.
-Apply pressure asap to forcing the opponents in the direction you want them to go.
-Win the ball back as quick as possible or forcing the defender to play back/side wards.
-(#9, #11 or #7) to support each other across the front, as a collective.
-Midfielders (#6,#8 and #10) exploit the passing lanes to steal or intercept the ball.
-(#7 & #11) look to cover #6 & #8 in the middle and create a 3v2 in central area.
-Can our front players (#9,#11 or #7) position them self to support and create a 2 v 1
-When the GK plays central defender can our wide players move into BPO positions closer to #8 and #6.
Player Cue's:
-As the ball is travelling to the #3 or #4 can #9 , #11, #7 make a tackle.
-When either of the front 3 engage the defender, #10, #6 or #8 get in front of the opposition midfield to steal or intercept the ball.
-Midfield (#6, #8 & #10) move to cut out the forward pass before the ball carrier gets in line with our front players.
Coaches Cues:
Communication by coaching players in front of you (Delay, push right, push left, press high). Are the players pressing on the correct player and stopping them playing out from the back.

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Explanation:
-7v7
-RED forrmation 1-4-2-Reflection
-No Corners
-RED score by hitting the balls off the cones/ or any of the small goals.
-BLUE in large goals.
Session objective achieved?
Observe

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Wrap up:
Reinforce what the days session “BPO, Deny opponents time & space to build up”.
Ask the players:
Did they enjoy the session?
What did they learn?
Where on the park could it be used?
When could it be used?
Why is it valuable to use?
Ask myself:
-Was there visible improvement in the Game training from the positioning practice?
-Did they show an understanding and bring it to the park?
-Did the players enjoy my session? Rating from 1-5 (1 being ordinary & 5 totally enjoyed it and used it in every game practice)
-Was my session effective or not?
-Could I have controlled the session better or differently?
-Was there Perception, Decision Making and Execution present?
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BPO Session
Team Tasks: (Team in BPO)
1.Nearest player to the ball try to stop them playing forward and combining with there #6 & #8.
Players Tasks:
-"1st player to the ball, can you make a tackle."
-"Apply pressure asap to forcing the opponents in the direction you want them to go".
-"Win the ball back as quick as possible or forcing the defender to play back/side wards".
-(#9, #11 or #7) to support each other across the front, as a collective.
-Midfielders (#6,#8 and #10) exploit the passing lanes to steal or intercept the ball.
-(#7 & #11) look to cover #6 & #8 in the middle and create a 3v2 in central area.
-Can the front players (#9,#11 or #7) position them self to support and create a 2 v 1
Player Cue's:
- As the ball is travelling to the #3 or #4 can #9 , #11, #7 make a tackle.
-When either of the front 3 engage the defender, #10, #6 or #8 get in front of the opposition midfield to steal or intercept the ball.
-Midfield (#6, #8 & #10) move to cut out the forward pass before the ball carrier gets in line with our front players.