Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Salthill Devon 1st Team Training 14 Sat 24/08/24

MAS - Maximum Aerobic Speed (15 mins)

Method: 3 X 3.5 Min 3.5 Min Rest 12 secs

This is a continuous method that uses active recovery. These use short intervals of 15-30 seconds at 100-110% MAS with 15-30 seconds of active recovery at 50-70% MAS. T

The term grids is based on the pitch set-up, a series of concentric rectangular grids with the dimensions matching each groups required distances to run; the slowest group on the smallest inside rectangle and the fastest group working around the largest outside grid.

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The above figure is a sample session where athletes run each side of the grid in 15 seconds, running the longer sides at a quicker speed then the smaller sides. Group 1 runs 75m while Group 4 runs 66m on the longsides at 100% MAS, and 53m and 46m respectfully on the short sides at 70% MAS.Everyone is working at their own MAS capabilities. This way, each of the groups hit each corner at the same time and all complete a lap around the grid in 1minute. Typically, start off with 5 minutes for 2-4 sets and build up to 6, 7or 8 minutes depending on your sport’s requirements and its aerobic demands. I would advise to build up the number of sets rather than go hit 8 minutes.

Position Specific SSG (20 mins)

Method:  A GK, a back four and two midfielders attempt to switch play, breaking the half way line and sliding the ball between the pair of mannequins.

Four pressing players attempt to prevent switches of play , steal the ball and score.

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7v7 + 7 (20 mins)

Method:  3 Min Games Winner stays on   1-3-2-1 Formation

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In an area of 44×35 yards

Two teams of 7 play against each other, with 7 outside bounce players. The objective of the drill is to have them play against each other to work on their defending and attacking and COMMUNICATION.