Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Transition Activities from Arsenal FC Academy

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Elliott Spruell

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Name:	Elliott Spruell
City:	Fullerton
Country:	United States of America
Membership:	Adult Member
Sport:	Football/Soccer

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 4 vs. 2

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4 vs. 2

Organization:

-4 vs 2 in a 15-x-yard area playing with a goalkeeper

-Keep extra ballas available to keep game going.

Activity:

The outside plus the keeper play possession vs the two inside players. When the inside player wins the ball, he immediately takes a shot at goal. If the goalkeeper makes a save, resume possession play.

Variations:

-Limit the amount of touches allowed for the outside players

-Set a time limit for inside team to get a shot once they win the ball

Coaching Points:

-The posession group will focus on playing quickly and accurately

-The keeper plays as a field player and improves his/her skills with feet

-The two inside players defend with the intent to win the ball and have an immediate shot at goal

-Make teams and keep score-make it competitive-set a time limit to play

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 4 vs. 4 + 2

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4 vs. 4 + 2

Organization:

4 vs 4 + 2 with goalkeepers in a 30 x 25-yd area. The possession team includes the 4 outside players, the two inside players and two goalkeepers--a total of eight players on the posession team.

Activity:

The four inside players must first defend and win the ball and then attack at either goal, playing 4 vs. 2. The team of eight is playing possession, and the team of four is playing to score goals.

Coaching Points:

Possession team:

Play two-touch and keep the ball moving quickly with constant changing of direction. The inside players may play one-touch. Great execise for the keeper as a field player. The two inside players will become defenders when the ball changes over.

Inside team:

Defend in a diamond shape and stay compact. Work hard and communicate-the reward is to attack either goal once the ball is won.

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