Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Session Plan for Pre SeasonTo improve Sharpness, Speed & Fitness (Start Time: 2021-03-30 20:40:00)

Screen 2 (30 mins)

Method:

·       Start at (A), run full pace towards the cone in the Centre Circle, go around the cone & back to (A).

·       5 Players at each zone a,b,c & d

·       Player Sprint session with quick, sharp feet movement.

·       Quick turns, shortening your stride approaching the cone, concentrate 3 3 yards from the cone and 3 yards after the cone.

·       Show explosive pace coming out from the cone.

·       When all five have completed the first run, move on to the next one.

·       Repeat 3 times, 12 sprints in total.

Coaching Points:

·       Important that you use the time inbetween runs to recovery, Stretch & Hydrate.

·       Sprinting, turning, shorten stride Technique.

·       All four runners go on the whistle to make it competitive.

·       100% commitment from everyone.

Screen 4 (30 mins)

Method: Full pitch 11v11

              1-4-3-3 Vs 1-4-2-2-2

·       Starting with the GK who plays to the CB, CB looks to Play the ball forward, avoiding the easy pass to FB, he passes the ball forward to WR player, by doing this, we are letting the ball do the work & we are in the oppositon half quicker.

·       Now see can we get a 2V1 with our FB supporting the WR player

·       Break quickly with the ball & commit numbers to attack.

·       Can we get a good quality cross to pick out someone & score.

Coaching Points:

·       CB be brave to play the pass to the WR player early

·       All right sided players need to ready & in the right position to create this movment.

·       Need to have numbers running into the opposition box.

·       Important that we make Good decision on the ball, Good communication, Good support & needs to be done quicky, before opposition set up.

·       Each player to commit 100%