Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Fall20-7v7- Closing.

First Touch (15 mins)

Organization and Instructions:

Set As Above.

First Touch Practice + 2v1s.

First Touch Practice:

- Pass the ball to player in the square and perform different first touch intentions according to coach instructions.

2v1s:

- a1 is passing the ball to a2, d1 is released and game is on!

- a1 and a2 together tries to cross the opposite end line for a point.

- d1 defends, trying to win the ball back and connecting with teammate on opposite side fro 2 points.

Coaching Points/Questions:

- Quality and intention of First Touch (helping next action, maximizing challenge for the opponent).

- Scan the context in advance.

- Reinforce coordination and communication between players.

- Perform actions in speed.

Pressure Patterns (25 mins)

Organization and Instructions:

Half the Field, as above.

Pressure Patterns.

- Once side is decided, look for isolation through Forward Pressure.

- SideMid stays with opponent SideMid.

- CMid covers the gap, Opposite SideMid takes CMid player.

- Defenders stay compact in a 2v1 situation.

Coaching Points/Questions:

- Ability to isolate player with the ball.

- Create numbers up on our Strong Side of Pressure.

- Prevent 2 lines of pass: Forward or to our Weak Side of Pressure.

Isolation Activity (20 mins)

Organization and Instructions:

As above.

4v3 Isolation Activity.

- One of the defenders dribbles up the field. Forward tries to isolate that player in 1v1 situation closer to his side. Rest of Players stays 1v1.

Coaching Points/Questions:

- Ability to isolate and identify the moment to press higher.

- Coordination between teammates to create a Strong Side of Pressure (vs Weak Side of Pressure).

Regressions/Progressions:

P: Add CM for defending team, and FOR for attacking team. That way, we can develop as well corrdination bw CM and Weak Side Mid.