Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Pre-Academy (Session #2) - Attacking in 2v1 situations (Start Time: 2019-02-11 18:00:00)

2v1s to 2 small goals (40 mins)

1v1s to 2 small goals

The players will go into their small 2v1 games with 2 gates.

Rep Scheme

The session should look like it is a free-play 2v1 sessions with lots of reps. The players will gain insight from (1) playing with their partner (2) coaching and (3) constant repetitions.

The individual technique (for passing and receiving) of every player will be a primary focus throughout this entire session.

4-6 minutes - Play - Allow the players to simply get several repetitions under their belt so that they understand how we want them to rotate in their groups of 3's and also the layout of the session.

8 minutes - Positioning - We must focus on the positioning of the Player B with relation to the Player A who has the ball. IF, the ball is then passed to Player B, we must then focus on how Player A can now move to support Player B who now has the ball.

8 Minutes - 2v2s to 2 goals - The focus of change here is where can the receiving player supprt from (multiple more options) and where the player with the ball must now look to in order to finder the receiving player. This challenges the pass of the player (both technique and understanding) and also how the receiving player can receive the ball to benefit them depending upon where the goal is.

8 Minutes - 2v2s to 2 goals - The focus of change here is where can the receiving player supprt from (multiple more options) and where the player with the ball must now look to in order to finder the receiving player. This challenges the pass of the player (both technique and understanding) and also how the receiving player can receive the ball to benefit them depending upon where the goal is.

*During each drink break spend time going over everything which you observed as a coach.

Technical Focus - The Dribble

- Toe down

- Ankle locked out

- Using inside of their foot to change direction

- Using outside of their foot to change direction

- Eyes looking at (1) the ball, (2) the opponent and (3) the goal.

- Keep centre of gravity over the ball (Not leaning backwards and not leaning too far forwards)

- Bends knees

- Quick sprint to accelerate away from the defender.

Tactical Focus - The Dribble

- Move opponent to one side of the field to leave open another space

- Recognise when to attack the open goal

- Protect the ball when necessary

Technical Focus - The Pass

- Leg turned out from the hip

- Non-kicking foot lands 4-6 inches away from the ball pointing at team mate.

- Ankle locked out

- Heel down & toe pointing up

- Knees bent

- Push through the mouth or nose of the ball 

- Hips open and directed at receiving team mate

- Foot finishes off by pointing at team mate

- Arms out to balance

Tactical Focus - The Pass

- Where are you passing it into? In front of the receiving player, behind them?

- Is the pass hard or soft? Does it need to be hard or soft?

Technical Focus - Receiving

- Soft feet (like a pillow - Hard feet = brick wall)

- Foot raised slightly off the ground to make contact with the nose of the ball

- Body already in the direction of which they want to go once they receive the ball

Tactical Focus - Receiving 

- Is the player receiving the ball to protect it?

- Is the player receiving the ball to go forwards and straight to goal?

- Is the player receiving the ball to go backwards?

- i.e. what is their purpose for how they are receiving the ball based upon what the game is telling them?