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Jessica Whyte

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Name:
Jessica Whyte
City:
Calgary
Country:
Canada
Membership:
Adult Member
Sport:
Football/Soccer
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Description

Ball mastery is still present in the warm up to improve touch and control followed by a simple rondo and we finish the session with a directional possession, putting these skills into practice. Ensure the session flows with the other sessions to ensure players understand what we are looking to achieve in this session. 

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

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Ball Mastery
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Ball Mastery10 mins

Session Organisation:  

  • Set up a 10x10yard area with 4 flat markers.
  • Players line up diagonally to each other.
  • Players start the practice with a ball each. 
Instructions:
  • Players begin the practice travelling to the marker to their left.
  • Players must travel at the same time to give real time pressure on the ball whilst performing the turn.
  • Once reaching the marker, players must turn sideways travelling through the centre of the square to the opposite marker.
  • Work through a series of turns on both left and right foot.
  • 4 rounds of 3 mins. Switching the sides players dribble to.  

Coaching Points (in possession): 

  • Aggressive dribbling on approach.

  • Keep the ball close and under control with fast feet and sharp touches.
  • Be creative in a variety of turns and help develop players understanding of the techniques.
  • Use of correct foot, Make sure the body protects from the opposite player when turning.
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Possession

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Possession
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Possession15 mins

Session Organisation:  

  • Set up with a 10x12 metre area.
  • 3v3 using the 2 ends of the area as positions plus a central position, for the team in possession.
  • 2 floaters will position themselves on the left and right side of the area and must stay in this position, helping whichever team has possession.

Instructions: 

  • The team in possession must aim to make as many passes as possible in an allotted amount of time.
  • If the defenders win the ball, the must take up the positions as seen in the animation as quickly as possible in transition.
  • Allow play for 5 rounds of 2 minute blocks. Rotating the floaters each round.

Coaching Points (in possession): 

  • Developing specific roles and relate the rondo to position specific detail.
  • The central player can act as a number 10 or 6, combining the play of 1 touch, drawing defenders out of position.
  • Angles to receive from all positions.
  • Look to play in triangles.
Coaching Points (out of possession):
  • Maintain distances between shape.
  • Press aggressively.
  • Transition quickly on winning the ball back to maintain possession.
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 3v3+3 + Counter Attack

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 3v3+3 + Counter Attack
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3v3+3 + Counter Attack15 mins

Session Organisation:

  • 3v3 inside a 30x25 yard area.
  • At the top of the pitch mark out 2 diagonal lines on which 2 floaters will be.
  • A final floater will be opposite on the outside of the playing area.

Instructions:

  • Dimensions 30x25 yard area.
  • Adjust dimensions to suit the players needs.
  • 3v3 in the central playing area.
  • Practice starts with the 2 green floaters making a square pass to each other.
  • Players in the centre must move and combine to keep possession.
  • The team in possession must successfully find the opposite floater to score a point.
  • Once the ball has reaching the single floater a point is awarded.
  • To gain another point the team in possession must attempt to play the ball back across the area

 

Coaching Points (in possession):

  • Movement to lose opponent.

  • Angles to receive.

  • Look to play through the defensive line quickly.

Coaching points (out of possession):

  • Stay compact and don't allow a direct line into the floater opposite.

  • Pressing triggers, Back to target player, bad first touch.

  • Win the 1v1 battles, and if beaten recover quickly to make it difficult for the attackers.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Final Game

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Final Game15 mins

Setup:

  • Create a 30x20 yard field with small goals at each end.
  • Organize two teams of four players each, with an additional neutral player who always plays with the team in possession.

Execution:

  • Teams compete to score by utilizing combination plays, such as give-and-go's and overlaps, to create scoring opportunities.
  • The neutral player facilitates ball movement and supports the attacking team.

Coaching Points:

  • Encourage players to recognize and execute combination play opportunities during the game.
  • Emphasize maintaining team shape and spacing to facilitate effective ball circulation.
  • Promote quick transitions between defence and attack, utilizing the neutral player to maintain possession.

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