Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): phasing - selects fc full session

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10 mins
topic - 6v6 small-sided game - pressing in a high block (10 minutes)
initial game
organization:
- 6v6 small-sided game
- exercise focuses on a unit scale and comprises a 6v6 game
- focus on pressing and regaining possession, while also playing out against a high block to progress play and create chances
- defensive team must always press high inside the opponents half
- offside rule applies for both teams
key factors and progressions:
- by blocking the centre and orientating the opposition to play wide, the pressing team can close play down on one side
- ensuring both vertical and horizontal compactness, the pressing team can deny the opposition space to progress play forward.
- composure when dealing with the high press - don't panic
- scan before they receive
- control - firsttouch, control away from pressure, outcome after you control the ball
- decision making - on the ball - appropriate skill in certain situations
- pressing as a unit in shape
- timing of movement - mobility off the ball
- center back-push high - don't leave space in the middle
- support - angle + distance
- pin and press

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15 mins
topic: counter attack - part (15 minutes) part
activity
organization:
- 45'x30' - 12 players involved
- starts with an unopposed forward pass into central player
- once the central player takes their first touch, it becomes a live 3v2 attacking scenario and will play to finish
- if the attacking 3 score, play restarts the opposite team begin their attacking phase.
- if the defenders win possession, they must play forwards to begin the counter attack
key factors and progressions:
- transition moments - understanding - whatto do in transition depending on where you are in relation to the ball
- support - angle and distance - communication
- first touch - away from pressure - control and outcome
- reaction time - looseball, counterattack, pressing opponent, transition, recovery run
- loose ball, counterattack, pressing opponent, transition, recovery run
- transition moments- understand transition moments
- what to do in transition depending on where you are in relation to the ball

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20 mins
topic: final game - (15-20 minutes) + cool down
organization:
- 6v6
- FIFA rules
- coaching red managing blue
- formations 2-1-2-1 red
- 3-1-2 blue
- minimal coaching
- 45x30
key factors and progressions:
- press high - above half
- counter attack recognition - transition moments
- use of build up - pattern recognition
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15 mins
topic: build up pattern - warm-up (10 minutes) + dynamic stretching
phase defensive to midfield
back 3 build up - circuit
- allows players to develop relationships and connections in an unopposed manner while building familiarity with the shape and structure
dynamic stretching - stretching while moving
- divide players into 2 side by side lines
- players preform dynamic stretching - high knees, open/close hips, high kicks, etc. (3-4 minutes)
5 steps to intervene while coaching
- freeze, recreate, demonstrate, rehearse, go live
organization
- approximately 30'x45'
- 8 cones to mark structure
- players follow their pass
- 2 balls can be played at once when comfortable
- central, wide, central, wide
key factors and progressions:
- passing - shortpassing, long passing, weight of pass, accuracy, timing
- control - first touch, control away from pressure, outcome after you control the ball, directional first touch
- field awareness - understanding of team play in accordance to relation of which phase on the field
- receive on back foot
- decision - making
- scan before they receive - communication
progressions:
- pattern can change
- add opposition