Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): Developing possession in defensive and midfield lines.
Description
Objectives
1. Improve timing and understanding of triggers for movement.
2. Understand field positioning to allow for the development of possession.
3. Improve general pass quality

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25 mins
Set Up
Cones placed in positions to create realistic field positions.
Rules and Conditions
Work through passing scenarios to help play out of the back.
Coaching Points
Movement to support
Receive back foot
Timing of movement and relative triggers.
Pass technique for long lofted and driven passes
- Plant foot
- Strike underneath the ball for height
- Strike middle of ball to drive
- Curl?
First touch

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35 mins
Set Up
Area 40 x 60 yards with final quarters markerd off (15:30:15 ratio)
Line splitting field in half vetically.
Rules and Conditions
Defending team can go anywhere.
In build up phases team in possession must keep players in their own half - not allowed to cross middle line (red).
In final quarter, players can go anywhere.
Coaching Points
Width
Depth
Support/Movement
Creativity
Penetration

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40 mins
Set Up
Area 40 x 60 yards
Rules and Conditions
Scrimmage rules
Coaching Points
Width
Depth
Support/Movement
Creativity
Penetration
Play animation
Play step-by-step
Repeat (toggle)
Full Screen
Pause
Stop
15 mins
Set up
Area 20x20 yard grid with lines of cones seperated every 5yards.
Time
15 Minutes
Rules and Conditions
Players go through PEP routine including Motor Movement, Dynamic Stretching, Strength, plyometric and sprint (with changes of direction) phases. Focus on techniques and landing mechanics. Use resistance bands for strength development and Post Activation Potentiation.