Craig Birtwistle
| Name: | Craig Birtwistle |
|---|---|
| City: | New Jersey |
| Country: | United States of America |
| Membership: | Adult Member |
| Sport: | Football/Soccer |
Why we make certain decisions when we play out of the back, When to make said decision, How to use correct technique when playing out of the back and Where on the field we must play and move to support when playing out of the back.

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Time: 15 mins
Work Rate: 4 mins
Rest: 1 min
Reps: 3
Set up
Players work in pairs or a group of 4.
Organization
If pairs one player serves the ball in the air. If they get it in the box they get a point. If the pair can bring the ball down with out it leaving the box they get another point.
If you work in groups of 4 one player serves and the other is the receiver. Switch after each go (see 8, 9, 10 and 11 for example)
Coaching Points
Quality and weight of pass
Quality and weight of touch
Technique of pass and technique of control

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Time: 15 mins
Work Rate: 4 mins
Rest: 1 min
Reps: 3
Set up - 3 Players in a box to begin but can come out
Organization
Ball starts with keeper. Aim get the ball to the player in the desired square and score. For example Dave! is the number 11.
Coaching Points
Quality, technique and weight of pass
Quality, technique and weight of touch
Movement of players to surround the area
Back 4 creates a wall to eliminate counters

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Time: 24 mins
Work Rate: 6 mins
Rest: 2 min
Reps: 3
Set up - Phase of play 8v7 (+3)
Organization
Ball starts with keeper. Can play short or long but aim is to get the ball to the Neutrals.
Coaching Points
Quality, technique and weight of pass
Quality. technique and weight of touch
Decision making: short vs long
Movement of central midfieldMovement of defense

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Time: 28 mins
Work Rate: 12 mins
Rest: 2 min
Reps: 2
Set up
2 teams even numbers. Normal rules.
Organization
Players are set up with one team replicating back 4 and midfield 3. The other set up as the front three and central midfield.
Coaching Points
All of points portrayed throughout the session should be enforced in a game situation.
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Fifa 11 (10 mins)
Fifa 11
Set up
Two lanes: Cones 5 yards apart. 30 yards total
Organization
Exercise 1: Straight run
Exercise 2: Hip out
Exercise 3: Hip in
Exercise 4: Circle partner
Exercise 5: Shoulder contact
Exercise 6: Forward and back
Exercise 7: Run and jog
Exercise 8: Bounding
Exercise 9: Plant and cut
Coaching Points
Ensure players are achieving correct technique