| Name: | Michael Peters |
|---|---|
| City: | Bonney Lake |
| Country: | United States of America |
| Membership: | Adult Member |
| Sport: | Football/Soccer |

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20x20 Grid
2 players inside with 1 ball
A starts with ball and passes to C
C passes back to A, C goes into center of grid
A passes to D and D then passes to C who has entered the grid
C passes to B
B starts over with combination play on the outside
Start slow to get the pattern
Can we improve intensity to 1 and 2 touch play
Coaching Points:
Angled approach to the ball to allow open body position and be able to see the playing area
Supporting player must recognize where the play needs to go to and set up in those areas
Supporting player must also have open body shape to receive the pass
Passes must be accurate and appropriately weighted
Passes on the surface
Receive with back foot
Hold up play and turning with the ball
Communicate
QUALITY!!!!!

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(2) 5x5 grid with 2 small goals placed as shown
Players divided into 3 teams of 4 with pairs in each grid
Play 2 minutes then change roles
Play intended to go left to right
Target players on outside on left and right ends
Coaching Points:
Possession
Move off of ball to create passing lanes for yourself and teammates
Play how you are facing
Check space - take a picture and play to the picture
Where is the space / Where are defenders / Where are teammates
Can we get on the half turn and play through
Read play and move while ball is moving - 3rd man runs or in position to receive from target player
Defending
Close space
Low athletic shape
Defend passing lane

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10x20 grid divided in half by yellow markers
Play designed to move between blue target players on end lines
Blue plays with yellow bumpers
Red defend
Blue starts with possession on either end and look to play through the halves using green bumpers
Red win the ball they pass to an end blue then switch roles with green bumpers
Coaching Points:
Possession
Body position - facing where we want to play / get into half turn when able
Communication
Pace of play
Movement off of ball into passing lanes and between lines
Defending
Defending as a unit - Pressure/Cover
Play compact
Transition to attack
Transition to defending on loss of possession

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Use 2 large goals if numbers allow playing on narrow half field
Emphasize recent topics
Value possession
Create overloads
Attacking creativity and quality
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Animation Controls (PCs, Macs, Laptops):
Play animation
Play step-by-step
Repeat (toggle)
Full Screen
Pause
Stop
Back/Forward: Drag timeline button
Rondo (10 mins)
2 - 10x10 grids
Play in 6v2 and/or 5v2 in each grid. Starting with one grid then filling 2nd grid as players arrive
Play on arrival
Session start time 1 min break and quickly emphasize how play is going / What is working, what needs improvement
Two 5 min intervals with 2 min break in between
All players and ball must remain in the grid
Coaching Points:
Pace of play
Want the ball
Know where you are playing before ball gets to you
Body shape to receive pass to play the direction you want to play to
Movement off the ball - look to get into passing lanes - Split defenders
Can we move around and not stand idle - No traffic cones
****Must be played with complete effort****
Dynamic Stretching Afterwards (10 minutes)