Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): OTL Session #5, 4-30-21, Numbers up attacking, 1v1 for GK's

2v2 defenders coming from different angles (15 mins)

2 v 2 to goal with chasing defender

ball played diagonally to attacking player who receives the ball moving forward

defender can leave at the moment of the pass. second defender comes from opposite side. 

rotate every few minutes to limit players running to next place and decreasing reps.

1 vs. 1 in front of small goal

Exercise Description:

1vs.1 technique, closing down oncoming attacker

Coaching Points:

-play on the imaginary line straight from the ball to the middle of the goal

-close the attacker at the same speed in which they are traveling

-hands in front

- stay on feet as long as possible

-get lower to the ground as you get closer to the attacker

-stay big, get hit

Technical Objectives:

-making saves with all areas of your body

Tactical Objectives:

-make the area of the goal they can shoot at as small as possible.

-intercept attacker as far from goal as possible

Physical Objectives:

-quick, controlled movements

-stay on your feet as long as possible

Equipment:

3 puggs, 9 balls

4vs. 4 GK Game (10 mins)

Exercise Description:

2 vs. 2 Match

3 minute games

Coaching Points:

Get set at moment of the shot

hand in front of you

nose over your toes

be aware of your positioning in relation to the ball, the goal, and your teammate.

Organization:

3 zones. 24 long by 12 wide.

Progression:

add numbers

Rules:

No more than 1 GK in each zone defensively

GK's become field players as soon as they win the ball with their hands. Rebounds are live until defending team gains possession through their hands or by connecting a pass.