Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 10/1 B13W - Combination Play
Brooklyn City F.C.
Steven Steadham
Description
- Movement off the ball to create passing lanes
- Checking into space at a supporting angle
- Support player for second ball
- Timing of runs / combinations
- Improvisation / creativity
When to combine?
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10 mins
Organization: - (30x20) area
- 4 passing cones on outside/endlines
- 2 receiving cones in the center
- 2 balls in play
Instructions: - receiving players check off cone and receive ball from passer (1)
- receiver turns (2) and passes to the other end of the area (3)
- passer follows pass and becomes next receiver (4)
Coaching Points: - fast speed of play
- checking into space at a supporting angle
- support player for second ball
- Timing of runs / combinations
Progressions: - add 1-2 combination
- up, back, through combination
Regression: - one ball
- no checking off cone
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15 mins
Organization: - (30x20)
- field divided in half (15x20)
- 2v1 or similar in both areas
- 2 small goals
Instructions: - if goal is scored in defensive half = 1 points
- if goal is scored in attacking half = 2 points
- players limited to own zone to start
- 4min games
Coaching Points/Questions: - Don't force play and use overload player
- Fast speed of play to open up gaps to combine
- Looking to play forward every time but knowing the right moment
When to combine with forward player?
Regressions: - add neutral(s)
Progressions: - allow movement between zones after pass
- number even in both zones
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15 mins
Organization: - (60x40)
- field divided in half (30x20) each area
- 3v2 or similar numbers in both areas
- two big goals + Gks
Instructions: - if goal is scored in defensive half = 1 points
- if goal is scored in attacking half = 2 points
- if ball goes out of play, restarted from own GK
- players limited to own zone to start
- 5min games
Coaching Points/Questions: - Fast speed of play to open up gaps to combine
- Looking to play forward every time but knowing the right moment
When to combine?
Regressions: - smaller numbers. 3v1s
Progressions: - allow movement between zones after pass forward
- number even in both zones
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20 mins
Organization: - game/scrimmage
Instructions: - 7v7
Coaching Points: - Fast speed of play to open up gaps to combine
- Looking to play forward every time but knowing the right moment
When to combine?
Progressions: - bonus for combinations with forward player for goal
Play animation
Play step-by-step
Repeat (toggle)
Full Screen
Pause
Stop
5 mins
Organization: - (10x10)
Instructions: - 3v1s
- defender wins possession then switches out with attacker that lost it
Coaching Points/Questions: - speed of play
- movement of the ball
Progressions: - 4v2s
Regressions:- 4v1s