Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): attacking in wide areas - overloads

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25 mins
Passing drill to focus on ...
weight of pass
opposite movement to receive
communication
1st touch - set
third man runs - timing / speed
Drill set up as shown.
middle players always set up in triangle shape.
First player feints to receive then spins to receive set of second man, then plays third man ( in between mannequins ) who plays out and follows his pass.
Build up to a high tempo.
Ideal for pre match warm ups.
timing of runs

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50 mins
Set up as shown..... 2 teams of 5, 1 player in each wide channel, 2 'floaters'.
Both teams set up in a 2,2,1 formation, and to start with , the players are restricted to their zones ( signalled by green pitch line ) .
The 2 floaters can support the team in possession anywhere, to create overloads, and the two wide men can use the whole length of pitch to create overloads also.
Develop session by allowing players to ' break out ' of zones to support attack.
Talk to the players about when and how to create attacking overloads - decisions.
Speed of support - counter attacking.
Utilising overload - sometimes just keep possession.
Penetration of attack / 'killer passes'.
Wide men and floaters must stay alert and always be available.
ALL players must be available to receive- Options!

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30 mins
7v7 ssg on a reduced sized pitch with 2 full size goals to add match realism
Can players realise chances to create or produce end product
Reaction of others after an attempted shot
Re-bounds and 'keeping the attack alive' are so important
Technique and type of finish / shot
GKs starting quick attacks - longer, more direct distribution.....
Recognise whats best - selfish / unselfish ?
Create space for others to shoot on goal - 'distraction run'
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25 mins
Session with sports scientist focusing on agility, core strength, balance, speed endurance and fitness.
Warm up is incorporated into this session.