Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 7+ Advanced - Defending 1v1+1

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Adam Cormack

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Name:	Adam Cormack
City:	Mamaroneck
Country:	United States of America
Membership:	Adult Member
Sport:	Football/Soccer

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Learning outcomes:

1. Why- Deny penetration via position on the field

2. What: Pressure the player on the ball

3. What - Isolate player in possession

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Introduction

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Introduction (10 mins)

Organization:

- Players in groups of three.

- Each player given a number - 1, 2 or 3.

- One ball per group.

Instructions:

- Players pass and move around area. On coaches call of a number, that number becomes the active defender. Defender now attempts to steal ball from their team mates, who continue to dribble/pass around area. If defender steals ball, they look to dribble and touch the ball against one of the outside cones. 3 points awarded to defender if they succeed. 1 point each for attackers if they manage to retain possession.

- Continue until defender steals ball, or coach calls "freeze".

Coaching Points/Questions:

- Close down the attackers space as quickly as possible, slowing down on approach.

- Bend knees slightly, stayling low to adjust to attackers movement.

- Be patient and wait for opportunities to steal ball.

Regressions/Progressions:

R - One attacker keeps possession, while the other rests.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Main Activity

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Main Activity (30 mins)

Organization:

- Players in pairs.

- One pair per side of the area.

- Soccer balls divided between each group.

Instructions:

- Play starts with attacking team A, who pass ball to initiate play. Pairing attack together and look to score by dribbling the ball over sideline B.

- One player from team B enters the field as sole defender. Look to prevent team A from scoring, and try to steal ball. If successful, dribble over end line A.

- 1 point awarded to attacking team for successful dribble.

- 1 point awarded to defending team for denying opposition team and knocking ball out of play. 3 points awarded if they can disposses opponents and dribble across end line.

Coaching Points/Questions:

- Curve your run to cut off passing option.

- Side on body position, try to force attacker away from end line. Use sideline as extra defender.

- Try to force mistakes - weak foot, heavy touch.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Progression 1

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Progression 1 (30 mins)

Progressions:

- Both A vs B and C vs D play at the same time.

- Score in mini goals/gates.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Progression 2

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Progression 2 (30 mins)

Progressions:

- Once defender steals ball from attacker, they can play ball back to team mate to create 2v2.

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

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Conditioned Game (20 mins)

Organization:

- Players split into two teams.

- 2v2 on the field, with remaining players positioned behind their respective goals.

- Soccer balls evenly split between two teams and positioned at respective goals

Instructions:

- Game begins 2v2 on the field, with ball played in by coach. Once attacking team has a shot on goal (irrespective of scoring), the player that took the shot must run and give the coach a "high 5". Their team mate remains on the field and becomes the new defender.

- As this is happening the, the current defending team leaves the field from the nearest side and two new players from that team dribble a new ball into the field. At this stage they look to score 2v1. Once original attacker has given coach a "high 5" they return to help their team mate on defense.

- If attacking team score they are awarded 1 point.

- If sole defender steals the ball before scoring they are awarded 3 points.

- If ball goes out of play without a shot on goal, new ball played in by coach.

Coaching Points/Questions:

- Awareness of transition moment - where is the ball coming from and where is supporting player?

- If you can't steal the ball try to delay attacker until support comes from your team mate.

Regressions/Progressions:

R - Attackers can only score from own half.

P - Introduce offside rule.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Match

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Match (30 mins)

Organization:

- 3v3 scrimmage

- Second field set up depending on numbers available.

- Mini goals.

Instructions:

- Each player paired with a direct opponent. These players can only steal the ball from each other.

- Rotate teams after 5 mins if operating with multiple fields.

- Pass in on restarts.

Coaching Points/Questions:

- Communication to team mates to tell them it's your player.

- "Once you've won the ball, what's your next move?" Awareness of surroundings.

Regressions/Progressions:

R - 2v2

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