Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): transition attack to defence, keeper position and finishing

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Stuart Wood
Name: Stuart Wood
City: INVERURIE
Country: United Kingdom
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Description

transition session for attack to defence 

Keepers start separate and are integrated in to the players session

dynamic stretches to start the session. keepers 3 person palm ball warm up with own dynamic stretches 

end of session end with very slow jog (not walking) and stretches


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): keeper warm up drill

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Learning Objectives

Technical Technical
using the correct saving technique for the shot given, good control and pass
Technical Tactical
make sure you can see the ball. good body shape to make the save.
Technical Physical
agility, speed/movment to adjust position,
Technical Psychological
working out the distance to back track to make the save. judging the speed and height and angle of the shot
Technical Social
call for a pass off the feeder

keeper warm up drill (10 mins)

equipment 

1 goal

plenty of balls

cones to mark positions

players

2 goalkeepers (can be 1 with an extra coach/feeder)

1 coach feeder

3 outfield players

 

Aim of the drill

keeper starts with the ball just passed the line of the penalty spot. 

starting with player 1, the keeper rolls the ball to them. player 1 then tries to chip the keeper. The keeper tries to stop the goal by back tracking. 

After the attempted save the keeper moves to cone 2 and a ball is fed to them from the side. This time the keeper passes to player 2 and repeats and then to player 3. 

Everything is repeated 3 times and then the keeper and outfield players positions are changed.

 

coaching points

good body position to receive pass

quick back movement when the keeper passes the ball

forwards to get foot underneath the ball to chip keeper


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 1v1 pass and defend

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Learning Objectives

Technical Technical
ball skill, good first touch
Technical Tactical
using deception to beat the player. try to disguise your moves.
Technical Physical
speed, use body to create space
Technical Psychological
see the space, try to understand your opponents weakness.
Technical Social
call for pass to start drill

1v1 pass and defend (15 mins)

Equipment 

cones and ball

 

red team (in between their own goals) passes to the blue player opposite (standing between their cones)

blue player then tries to beat the red player and dribble through the cones, if the red player wins the ball they can counter attack and try to get through blue's cones

 

red start the drill 5 times then blues start by passing to red 5 times

1 point is scored every time the player gets through their opponents goals 

 

coaching points

good first touch

confident on the ball

defend with good body shape

quick counter if the defender wins the ball


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 2v2 pass and defend

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Learning Objectives

Technical Technical
good close ball control, quick, accurate passes, quick accurate shooting
Technical Tactical
try to win 1v1 situation, attack with speed when winning the ball
Technical Physical
use body to hold the ball or win the ball. move to find space. keep head up
Technical Psychological
realise when and when not to release the ball. realise when to cover in transition
Technical Social
work together to find space, good communication.

2v2 pass and defend (20 mins)

equipment 

balls

cones 

4 goals

 

players

2 v 2 

 

aim of drill

red team pass to one of the blue team opposite

blue team attempt to work together to get through the red teams cones. If they get through the cones they can tey to score in the goal behind the cones. the red team are only allowed behind the cones if a blue player goes beyond the cones also.

if reds win the ball off the blues they can counter attack and try to get through the blue teams cones and have a shot at goal. 

if the ball goes out of play the reds again start with the ball and pass to blue for another 4 times

After the 5 passes from red the blue team starts with pass to blue (5 times)

a point is given for each goal scored

after 10 goes the team with the most points wins.

coaching points

work together using quick passes to attack

good communication

defenders work together to make sure space isn't left for the forwards to get through.

Try to create 1 v1 opportunities


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): goalkeeping positoning 1

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Learning Objectives

Technical Technical
how he would prepare them self for an attack. keeper to select different distribution i.e throw/kick. outfield player to have a good first touch. quick, firm accurate pass.
Technical Tactical
outfield players and keeper position themselves in readiness for the ball movement.
Technical Physical
moving into position in line with the ball. distribution of the ball.
Technical Psychological
anticipating the movement of the ball and the players.
Technical Social
outfield players communicate.

goalkeeping positoning 1 (5 mins)

equipment

Balls and Cones

 

players

1 keeper

3 outfield players 

 

3 rows of 4 cones making 6 squares, the outfield players start with 1 of each in the back square near the halfway line

keeper starts with the ball and using their area feed it to anyone of the forwards

The player receiving the ball has up to 3 touches before passing to a team mate, Each player can move into the back and forward in the starting square and the one ahead.

the keeper must adjust themselves to keep themselves between the centre of the goal and the ball position

when the coach says go the outfield player can take a long range shot to start over again. after 2 1/2 minutes the keeper is changed if you have 2 keepers

coaching points.

keeper to keep themselves in line of the ball and the centre of the goal

keepers distribution to be quick, firm and accurate.

outfield players to pass and move quickly to keep the keeper moving.


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): progression keeper positioning

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Learning Objectives

Technical Technical
Keeper needs good ball distribution to outfield players. good quick dribbling, keeping the ball close from attacker. pick the correct finish. i.e low and hard. chip. dribble round keeper etc
Technical Tactical
keeper set in a good position to prevent goal. keeper to try to delay the play so the defence can get back
Technical Physical
Keeper to ensure they move into the correct position in relation to the ball and goal. Outfield players to move to receive pass from team mate. attacker to keep head up to see goal/space.
Technical Psychological
Keeper to assess speed, height and angle of incoming shots and the incoming player. assess where the other players are on the pitch. be ready and alert when the coach says go.
Technical Social
keeper and defenders to communicate so they can help one another to prevent the goal.

progression keeper positioning (20 mins)

equipment

Balls and Cones

3 mannequins 

 

players

1 keeper

3 outfield players

 

3 rows of 4 cones making 6 squares, the outfield players start with 1 of each in the back square near the halfway line

the feeder passes to the keeper and using their area feed it to anyone of the forwards using a kick or a throw of their choice.

The player receiving the ball has up to 3 touches before passing to a team mate, Each player can move into the back and forward in the starting square and the one ahead.

the keeper must adjust themselves to keep themselves between the centre of the goal and the ball position but take into account the mannequins ahead of them.

when the coach shouts "go" the outfield player with possession of the ball dribbles quickly to the edge of the area and can take a shot but if they carry on and dribble past the mannequin they must try to use a skill to go round the keeper. The other 2 attackers become defenders and try to stop the player from scoring. The keeper tries to stop a goal/shot. If the keeper has possession after the shot/dribble they pass out to one of the 3 outfield players on the half way line after the outfield players returns to their position.  If the ball goes out of play the keeper retreats to the 6 yard box and the coach feeds in a new ball before the keeper distributes it again. again the outfield players pass and move in their boxes before the coach says "go" again. 

After 5 minutes the keeper is changed if you have 2 keepers

 

addition

points can be scored for a goal/goal stopped/goal saved

 

coaching points

Can keeper constantly move to be in the correct position

can the keeper help delay the shooter until the defenders help out

can the forward show pace and quick dribbling ability to get the opportunity to score

can the forward be aware of the keepers position to chose the best option to score.


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 6 v4 pass to defend

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Learning Objectives

Technical Technical
good body position in defence in wide areas. good technique to finish. keeper use correct Technique to keep ball out of the goal
Technical Tactical
keep a good team shape. team mates work in triangles to create space.
Technical Physical
pace of attack. quick transition, strong in the tackle. close down quickly in groups to win the ball.
Technical Psychological
understanding team mates movement. look to find an team mate in space. defence. keeper confident to claim crosses or decide to deal with situation or let the defender judging the correct option.
Technical Social
good communication. forwards work together to make sure they attack different parts of the penalty area. strong decisive communication from keeper

6 v4 pass to defend (25 mins)

equipment (game related practice)

ball 

large goal 

cones

 

Aim of the drill

player replicating a 4-4-2 system

defence and keeper start off as they would on a goal kick

the attacking team have the 2 forwards high pressing the top of the penalty area. 2 wide players at the either side tight to the touchline. The 2 centre midfielders either side of the centre circle.

 

the game starts with the keeper kicking to one of the midfielders to start the play

the blue team centre midfielder pass to any of the wide players to start the attack. 

the blue team try to score. 

the red team must push out as in a game situation and make sure they push out as a unit and mark the space correctly. 

The keeper must move to make sure they are correctly positioned in the goal

if the reds win the ball they try to pass or dribble through one of the sets of cones on the halfway line. 

blues get a point if they score and the reds get a point if they get the ball through the halfway cones.

if a point is scored or the ball goes out of play at either end the play starts again as before.

coaching tips

makes sure play is played at match speed

keeper moves in line with the ball

quick passing and movement

winger makes most of 1v1 opportunities

defenders push out together and keep line

 

forward attack 2 different spaces in the area and the opposite wide player attacks the back post


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