Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Pressing from the front

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Jamie Scott

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Jamie Scott
Name: Jamie Scott
City: WEST CHESTER
Country: United States of America
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 4 Corner Rondo

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4 Corner Rondo (20 mins)

Instructions:
4 teams of 5 in 4 separate corners, Objective is to connect 3 passes before passing clockwise to group next to them (for a point), as soon as the ball travels the diagonally opposite team attempts to win the ball back with 2 pressing players. If the defenders win the team they try to pass back into their box (for a point). 

  • Progression- make it a 5v3

Coaching Points (With the ball)

1. Recognize the forward pass

2. Keep composed and move opponent by moving the ball to create a forward pass

3. Counter press quickly to win the ball back or deny the opposition scoring

4. Attacking balance - Opposite attacking team, be in a position to be able to receive a pass or support the ball recovery

Coaching points (without the ball)

1. Press quickly / read the play

2. Communicate and make the play predictable

3. Recognize the moment to win the ball

4. Disrupt first and then counter attack



Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 5 v 5 - Wave Game with Conditions

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5 v 5 - Wave Game with Conditions (20 mins)

Instructions:
2 teams divided with a 5 v 5 on a field (5 players off each team),the field has 6 mini goals and divided in two horizontal halves and 3 vertical zones. Goals must be scored from the attacking half. 90 sec games or switch on a goal conceded 

  • Progression- Defensive team can only be within 2 vertical lanes of where the ball is

Coaching points (without the ball)

1. Press quickly - ball orientated pressing

2. Communicate and make the play predictable

3. Recognize the moment to win the bal

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Coaching Points (With the ball)

1. Recognize the forward pass

2. Keep composed and move opponent by moving the ball to create a forward pass

3. Counter press quickly to win the ball back or deny the opposition scoring



Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Break Out Game

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Break Out Game (20 mins)

Instructions:
11 v 11 on half a field - game starts with a 5 v 3 in a 15 x 15 box, Triangles look to connect 5 passes and then need to play into the opposite Gk for a point, from there the game is live with goals counting for 2 points. If reds win it they look to play into their teammates outside the box and then game is live. Teams change roles after 7 min

Coaching points (without the ball)

1. Press quickly - ball orientated pressing

2. Communicate and make the play predictable

3. Recognize the moment to win the ball

4. When possession regained play the way you face and then find most penetrative pass

Coaching Points (With the ball)

1. Recognize the forward pass

2. Keep composed and move opponent by moving the ball to create a forward pass

3. Counter press quickly to win the ball back or deny the opposition scoring




Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Defend the Line - SSG

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Defend the Line - SSG (25 mins)

Organization: 2 x 9v9 teams, 25 yards x 14 yards. 
Rules: 5v5 (4 field players), small sided game with objective to score but remain on the field. 

- If the opposition takes a shot that either goes in or leaves the field of play at the end-line then the defending team must switch off. 

- If a shot is taken but blocked, and goes on the sideline, the shooter must chase to create a temporary overload.
- 4 min1 min (Play:Rest) x 3 reps

Coaching points (without the ball)

1. Press quickly - ball orientated pressing

2. Communicate and make the play predictable

3. Recognize the moment to win the ball

4. When possession regained play the way you face and then find most penetrative pass

Coaching Points (With the ball)

1. Recognize the forward pass

2. Keep composed and move opponent by moving the ball to create a forward pass

3. Counter press quickly to win the ball back or deny the opposition scoring


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