Sesión de Fútbol (Sesiones de Academia): Breaking Lines (Hora de Inicio: 2024-09-11 16:30:00)

Specific practice (SP)

Aim: Develop decision-making and execution of breaking lines (through, around, over).

Organization

In-possession (LB, RB, LM, RM, LW, RW, ST) RED

Out-of-possession (GK, LB, LCB, RCB, RB, LCM, RCM) BLUE, defends the large goal.

The ball restarts from the center circle with the in-possession team each time the ball goes out of play.

Block 1 (7 mins):

Focus on playing through: Encourage quick combinations centrally (ST dropping to link with LM/RM).

Rest/Feedback (3 mins).

Block 2 (7 mins):

Introduce playing around by using full-backs (LB, RB) for overlaps, emphasizing wide play.

Rest/Feedback (3 mins).

Coaching Points (Technical & Tactical)

Body shape: Open body to receive and play forward.

Passing & Receiving: Quality first touch away from pressure.

Movement Off the Ball: Create passing lanes, timing of runs to break the line.

Decision Making: Assess the pressure; if central is congested, switch wide (play around). If space is behind, consider the long pass (play over).

Coaching Interventions

Freeze: Stop play to highlight a key moment (e.g., ST’s positioning to receive).

Walkthrough: Physically reposition players to demonstrate the correct spacing.

Concurrent: Provide verbal cues while play continues (e.g., “Look for the overlapping LB!”).

Bullseye: Address a specific individual’s action (e.g., “Excellent first touch, LM. Now look to thread the pass!”).

Roles & Responsibilities (When Restarting & Execution)

In-Possession (IP) Team

• LB

  Position wide near the halfway line, offering a passing option on the left flank.

  Provide forward runs when space is available (play around).

• RB

  Mirror LB on the right side, staying wide near halfway line.

  Overlap with RW (play around) to create wide overloads.

• LM

  Tuck in slightly to link play with ST or combine with LW.

  Look for through passes (play through) or switch wide (play over).

• RM

  Tuck in to connect with ST or combine with RW.

  Support midfield pivot to switch the play (play over).

• LW

  Maintain width high up the pitch, looking to receive diagonal passes (play over) or dribble inside.

  Provide runs behind the defensive line.

• RW

  Mirror LW on the right side, stretching the defense with diagonal runs.

  Exploit space behind the opposition LB.

• ST

  Occupy central defenders, pin them back to create space between the lines.

  Drop to receive (play through) or run in behind (play over).

• Out-of-Possession (OOP) Team
• GK

  Organize the back line, communicate to defenders.

  Distribute quickly to start counter-attacks.

• LB

  Press the IP RW as soon as the ball travels wide.

  Stay compact if the ball is central.

• LCB

  Track ST’s movements, deny through balls.

  Coordinate with RCB to hold a strong defensive line.

• RCB

  Mirror LCB, step to pressure ST if ST drops deep.

  Communicate with LB and RB about overlaps/runners.

• RB

  Press IP LW when ball travels wide.

  Tuck inside to stay compact if ball is central.

• LCM

  Screen potential through passes, deny central penetration.

  Track runs from RM or ST dropping.

• RCM

  Mirror LCM’s defensive tasks, press the LM if receiving the ball.

  Transition quickly when winning possession (play into mini goals).

SP into LSG

Aim: Consolidate learning by integrating the specific practice patterns into a game-like scenario.

Organization 

Set-Up:

-Begin with a pattern-based build-up for the in-possession team (for example, LB → LM → ST → RW). Once the pattern is completed, transition into the SSG phase.

-Out-of-possession team defends realistically, then transitions to attack mini-goals upon regaining the ball.

Block 1 (7 mins):

Focus: “Play Over” the defensive line if the press is high.

Rest/Feedback (3 mins).

Block 2 (7 mins):

Combine all three options (through, around, over) in free play once the pattern is executed.

Rest/Feedback (3 mins).

Two Key Strategies (Executions) for In-Possession

-LB stays wide at the halfway line; LM drifts inside to receive from LB.

-LM combines with ST (ST drops into midfield), while LW makes a run behind the out-of-possession RB.

-LB overlaps around LM if LM is under pressure to play around.

-ST either lays off to LM for a through ball to LW or to LB on the overlap.

-Pitch Geography: Emphasis on left flank corridor near halfway line, with ST dropping into the central zone.

-RB in line with RW near the halfway line, with RM tucked inside.

-If OOP team compresses the left side, LM/LB switch the ball diagonally (play over) to RB/RW.

-ST adjusts position to receive a cross or cutback from RW.

-Pitch Geography: Big diagonal pass from the left side near the halfway line into the right wide channel, exploiting space.

Coaching Points

Scanning: Constantly check shoulder for space and defenders.

Weight of Pass: Accurately measure the pass to feet or space.

Speed of Transition: Once the pattern is complete, quick switch to SSG mindset.

Coaching Interventions & Feedback Strategies

During the Session

-Concurrent: Provide real-time cues to guide decision-making.

-Freeze & Rewind: Stop at critical moments to illustrate key decisions (e.g., missed opportunity to play over the top).

-Q&A: Pose questions to players about their decision (“Why did you choose to play short instead of a diagonal pass?”).

-Drive-by Coaching: Subtle, quick tips to individuals on the move.

Corners of Development

Physical Corner

-Work-to-Rest Ratios: Approx. 7 minutes on, 3 minutes off to allow partial recovery.

-Energy Systems: Aerobic base with anaerobic bursts; essential for repeated sprint ability in match scenarios.

Social Corner

-Team Meetings: Brief gatherings during rest periods to problem-solve collectively (“How can we create better space in wide areas?”).

-Captains: Appoint a mini-captain in each block to lead communication.

-Problem-Solving Tasks: Set a mini-challenge: “Find at least two ways to play through in each block.”

Psychological Corner

-Conditions/Targets: Offer point systems for successful line-breaking passes.

-Challenges: Encourage players to attempt more creative passes (risk-taking) to build confidence.

-Scoreboard: Keep a tally of line-breaking attempts that lead to shots on goal, fostering motivation.