Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Development Week #2 = Attacking & Defending

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Graham Thompson
Name: Graham Thompson
City: Mission
Country: Canada
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Description

Theme: 1V1 Attacking & Defending - Dribble and Running with the Ball

Amount of Area: 1/4 of field

No. of Players: 8-12

Key Words/Phrase:

(1) Press (2) Drop (3) Force left / right (4) Patient (5) Cover

Key Attributes:

(1) Footwork & body position (2) Functional strength (3) Discipline & patience (4) controlled aggression

Guided Questions:

(1) When do you close down?

(2) How tight should you be?

(3) What are different ways to win the ball?

(4) What should your body look like when defending 1v1?

(5) What do you do when you win the ball?

Learning Outcomes:

(1) How to close down

(2) How to shield the ball

(3) Body shape and footwork when defending 1v1

(4) To dribble away from opposition when the ball is won

(5) To secure the ball when it is won


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Field Layout

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Field Layout
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Field Layout

Blue Field = arrival games, 1V1, and match play.

Red Field =  ball manipulation, opposed


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Ball Manipulation

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Ball Manipulation (10 mins)

Organization

Players dribble, finding space, performing tasks commanded by the coach.

Objective 

Players dynamic in movement, able to maintain possession of the ball, and recognize: space, opposition, teammates, ball.

Progression 

(1) Throughout the duration of the activity include physical literacy movements (with or without the ball). Hops, skips, rolls, jumps, cuts, changes of direction and pace.


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Ball Manipulation

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Ball Manipulation (10 mins)

Organization

Players in pairs (similar ability). One player partner with the ball and one without a ball. When in possession dribble through gates and track number of points. When out of possession win the ball and begin to dribble through gates. Players work for 30-45 seconds.

Objective

Players to compete against one another for the ball, put the player with the ball under pressure, then shield the ball when it is won. 

Progression

(1) Change partner if other similar ability.


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): SAQ

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SAQ (10 mins)

Organization

Players in groups of 3. Move around the poles to receive a pass from teammate. Bounce the ball back to teammate and move to opposite end.

Objective

Players to change direction with pace and balance.


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 1v1 (U7-U10 ONLY)

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1v1 (U7-U10 ONLY) (15 mins)

Organization

Attacking player begins on red and defending player begins on blue. When the ball is passed from coach to attacking player the defender can close down. Attacking player must score in the goal for a point. Defender must win the ball and dribble through the white gate (8yds). Lines outside of the field space. Players switch lines after their turn.

Objective

Defender to close down and remain goal side. Controlled aggression.

Progression

(1) Attacking players and defender are both live before the ball is passed and the attacked must create space to receive the ball.

Regression

(1) Attacking player begins with the ball at their feet and starts with a dribble.


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 2V2 (U11+ ONLY)

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2V2 (U11+ ONLY) (15 mins)

Organization: Attacking player begins on red and defending player begins on blue. When the ball is passed in the game is live. Attacking pair must score in the goal for a point. Defending pair must win the ball and dribble through the blue gate. Players switch lines after their turn.

Objective: Defender to close down and remain goal side. Controlled aggression.

Progression: (1) Attacking players and defender are both live before the ball is passed and the attacked must create space to receive the ball.

Regression: (1) Attacking player begins with the ball at their feet and starts with a dribble.


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Opposed

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Opposed (15 mins)

Organization 

Teams score on and defend two goals. Pass or dribble in from sidelines.

Objective 

Positive mentality and decision making. 


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Match Play

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Match Play (15 mins)

Organization 

3V3 or 4V4 matches. Players have 3-seconds to get the ball back in play be passing or dribbling.

Objective 

Positive mentality and decision making.


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