Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): SB: BP - Playing off The Target Man

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Michael  Trebilcock
Name: Michael Trebilcock
City: Newcastle
Country: Australia
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Frame

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Frame (5 mins)

Main Moment: BP

Key Principle: 7,9 and 11 not recognising when to drop out of front third and show for the ball.

Football Problem: When we win the ball in our back or middle third, our front third players immediately look for a ball to be played beyond the oppositions defensive line. In most occassions this reults in ball possession being turned over.

5 W's:

What: Failing to maintain possession top third after we have won the ball back.

Where: Middle to top third.

Who: 7, 9 and 11.

When: 3, 4, & 6 has controlled possession.

Why: 7, 9 and 11 looking for ball played over and beyond defensive line.


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Passing Practice

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Passing Practice (15 mins)

Main Moment: BP

Key Principle: 7,9 and 11 to drop into midfield to create 4v3 in the middle third.

Five W's

What - 7,9 and 11 fail to support back and middle third immediately after we win the ball.

Where - Middle to top third.

Who - 7, 9 and 11.

When - 3,4 & 6 has controlled possession.

Why - 7, 9 and 11 looking for ball played over and beyond defensive line.

Session Objective

Can the 7,9 and 11 drop into midfield to create 4v3 in the middle third.

Focused Players Involved: 7, 9 and 11.

Organisation

14 players

14 Balls

Bibs

Cones

Area as shown 18 yard box to 1/2 way line

Explanation

#1 passes to #2 and follows pass

#2 play short pass to #3 and follows pass

#3 play killer pass behind passive defender #4 to #5 . (#3 goes to #4 and #4 goes to #5)

#5 passes to #6 and follows pass

#6 passes to group B and follows pass

Progression

Players to perform dynamic stretch

Make grid bigger or smaller

Increase running speed

Change direction of pass


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

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Positioning Game (15 mins)

Organisation

14 players,14 balls, Bibs

Area = 2 x Grid A (area 30 x 10mtrs) & 1 x Grid B (area 30 x 20mtrs)

2 x small goals

Explanation

4 x Blue players & 4 Yellow players position themselves inside Grid B.

1 x Blue player & 1 Yellow player position themselves inside Grid A.

2 x Red Bouncers position themselves on the outside of the Area as shown.

Play starts with the Yellow team.

The Yellow team in posession pass the ball within Grid B & attempt to pass to #9 in attacking Grid A.

#9 can drop into Grid B to create overload & allow forward run/pass into Grid A.

A maximum of 2 Yellow players can then enter Grid A and attempt to score in small goals.

If Blue win the ball they attempt same in opposite direction.

If you score your team starts play from the defending end.

Red Bouncers play with team in possession and are unable to score.

Progression

Make playing area small or larger.

Additional player from each team allowed to enter Grid A once ball enters (ie 2v3)

Team Task

Create the right moment by using combination play to create a passing lane and space for #9 to either receive in Grid A or drop into Grid B and create overload.

Player Tasks

When your team has possession in the middle third, and are coming under pressure, can you help the ball carrier by getting in a position to receive the ball and take your first touch forward. If you can’t receive and play forward then pass to a team mate who can. Move the ball quickly to create overload. Play angle passes where possible. Support the #9 from below.

Coaches Cues

Before player receives the ball, scan for nearest defender and space.

When player receives the ball, take first touch away from defender.

When the ball is played into the #9, player to be in a position to support from below.


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

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Game Training (25 mins)

Organisation

14 players in 2 teams. Blue attackers (6,8,10,9,7,11) and Yellow defenders (GK,2,3,4,5,6,8) Red Bouncer (6 & 10)

1 x large Goal

2 x small Goals

1/2 Pitch as shown

Red Bouncer, 3 x Blue midfielders (6, 8 & 10) and 2 x Yellow defenders (6 & 8) play in midfield, Grid A.

Explanation

Red Bouncer, 3 x Blue midfielders (6, 8 & 10) and 2 x Yellow defenders (6 & 8) in midfield, Grid A.

Blue attackers 7, 9 & 11 positioned in Grid B along with 4 x Yellow defenders & GK.

Blue team are to score in large Goal.

Yellow team are to score in either small goals after recieving a pass from Red Bouncer.

Practice starts with the Red Bouncer playing a pass to a Yellow defender who plays back to a Blue midfielder or Red Bouncer (ie Blue team start with possession).

Blue attackers attempt to play a direct pass to 7, 9 & 11. One attacking player (either 7, 9 or 11) can drop into the midfield to create additional overload. The closest midfielder is to support the attacking player to play beyond the back 4.

Progression

Limit touches.

Yellow team has only 15 seconds to score once they gain possession.

Team Task

Can the 7, 9 or 11 drop into the midfield Grid A and create an overload for the ball to be played beyond the back 4.

Player Tasks

#9 - Be in a position where your nearest defender is unable to see you and the ball. Time your run to recieve a pass from midfielder to feet. Secure the ball and if unable to play a forward pass, then play to a team mate who can. Once ball is played behind defenders get into a position to score a goal.

# 8 & 10 - Look to pass the ball into #9 and be in a position to recieve return pass. Can you play the ball once recieved back from the #9 in behind the defensive line. Be in a position to receive pass from the #6. If unable pass forward then pass to someone who can. Once the ball is played beyond the denfenders be in a position to score a goal.

# 7 & 11 - Starting positions to be level and outside 2 & 5. When past your defender cut across him. If unable to shoot then pass to somone who can. Be pro-active not re-active. When unable to get the ball played in behind defenders come short to recieve and link up with Midfielders.

Coaches Cues

#9 - When you recieve the ball if you are unable to play a forward pass play to a supporting player who can. When you recieve the ball use your body to protect from defenders.

#8 & 10 - When the #9 recieves the ball be in a position to recieve ball from him and then be able to play a forward pass beyond defenders. If unable pass forward play to a team mate who can. When the ball is played beyond the defenders get into a position to score as quickly as possible.

#7 & 11 - When the ball is played into the #9 look to make your run in behind defenders. If unable to score pass to someone who can.


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

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Training Game (25 mins)

Organisation / Explanation

14 players

6 v 6 + GK + 1 x Red Bouncer

Yellow team players - 6,8,10,7,9,11

Blue team players - GK, 2,3,4,5,6,8

Red Bouncer plays #4 for Yellow team and #9 for Blue team.

Yellow team score in large goal.

Blue team score in either small goals ( Red Bouncer unable to score).

Play starts with either keeper or Red Bouncer.

Yellow team players 7, 9 and 11 to start in attacking third and to make decision when to drop into middle third to create overlap.

Observe and determine if football objective for the session is acheived.


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