Darren Arnott
| Name: | Darren Arnott |
|---|---|
| City: | Scarborough |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Membership: | Adult Member |
| Sport: | Football/Soccer |

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Practice organisation
- 40x30yds, divided into 3 zones of 20x30; 10x30;
- 10x30yds with goals of appropriate size at alternate ends of each
area, as illustrated.
• 14 players (incl. 2GK’s), arranged 2 Attackers versus 2 Defenders in middle zones & 1v1 in each end zone, as shown in the diagram.
• Supply of balls with each Server.
• Off-side rules apply in the 20x30yd end zone.
• Practice starts with: ball played into 2A’s by S, who then look to turn and shoot from distance.
• 2A’s look to combine & play into advanced A in end zone looking for set back to shoot from distance.
Detail
• Losing markers with changes of pace & direction.
• Turning quickly & using disguise.
• Observing GK position & evaluating possibility of early strike on goal.
• Execution of excellent technique in finishing situations.
• Following-up/rebounding initial shots at goal.
Progression
- Play wall pass in middle zone to free A & wall pass with advanced A to shoot or cut back, depending on reaction/position of D & GK.

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Practice organisation:
- As shown
- Offside line marked by flags
- Corners of area marked with flat discs to create a diamond.
- Restricted to own half
- Scoring system:
1 point - scoring in attacking half
2 points - scoring from a rebound
3 points - scoring from a set from player in attacking half
5 points - scoring from defensive half
Progression
- Players can play into attacking half and join in attacking phase
- Players can rotate (#9 dropping in to defensive half and switching with another player)
Key Coaching Points:
1. Dispersal - width and depth.
2. Awareness ahead of the ball - is the chip on? Can I hit it early to surprise the GK?
3. Body shape/quality of first touch
4. Technique of shooting - Stunted follow through? Disguise?
5. Accuracy - hit the target!
6. Movement of front players - alert and follow in for rebounds and scoring opportunities.
Technical Detail:
-Type and range of shooting techniques
-1st time shots
-'Knuckle ball' strike
-Use of defenders as a screen
-Knowledge of GK position
-Early unpredictable shots
-Creating space around the box for shooting opportunities
-Committing defenders in the right areas
-Spotting shooting opportunities

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Technique
Team Learning Objectives
- Ball striking techniques
Session Organisation
- Groups of 3,1 ball
How to Play
- 2 players on endline with one 'setter' in the middle
1> Players clip/chip the ball to the opposite end
2> Setting player screens the forward pass so players must bend the ball around them
3> Players must drive the ball low and hard
Progressions
- Server can switch with endline players
Tech/Tact Focus
- Ball striking
- Timing of movement to arrive to set
- Quality of set
Physical Focus
- Short sprints
- Agility
- Quick movements to open up space
Social Focus
- Communication
- Visual awareness
Psychological Focus
- Dealing with pressured focus
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