Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Possession- keeping the ball under pressure (Start Time: 2022-11-29 21:55:00)

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Aaron McBride

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Name:	Aaron McBride
City:	Fahy Hill, Rhode
Country:	Ireland
Membership:	Adult Member
Sport:	Football/Soccer

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Dynamic warmup

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Dynamic warmup

Organization:

Dynamic warmup and stretching

2 queues set up between the edge of the pitch to the edge of the box.
We start off slow and build up speed the longer we go.
The players do dynamic work that allows them to transition on to the training session easily
After our running we do dynamic stretching to allow us to get loose and ready to play.

Football actions:

Start off jogging to get us started.
Perform exercises which will dynamically affect our quads, hamstrings hips etc
Increase the speed as our muscles start to get warm.
Start doing change of speed and direction sprints.
Move into dynamic stretching like squats leg swings etc
Now ready to move easier and less likely to get injured

Time: 12 mins

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 4v2 keep possession and switch

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4v2 keep possession and switch

Organization:

We have 2 teams, one in possession and another team resting to win it back.

Red team has to try get 5 passes before they try pass it across to the other reds.
Blue team is trying to win the ball back and stop the reds playing across the box
This drill is about keeping the ball under pressure and switching the play for the red team.
For the blue team this is about pressuring the opposition and forcing them into mistakes.

Football actions:

(1) Red team need to create as much width and depth as possible to allow for the two men pressing.
They need to keep calm and try not take too many touches on the ball due to the small spaces.
When they get the six passes, they need to assess their options. Just because we have our requirement met doesn’t mean we go to pass it straight away as they can still intercept, we still might need an extra pass to get a switch.
Our teammates on the other side of the box need to be ready to receive the ball, they should also be making movements to offer for the ball so we can switch easier.
(2) Blue team need to work together if they want to get the ball back.
They need to try force the red team into bad areas and then win the ball back.
If they know the weak foot of their opponents then try put them on their weaker foot to force mistakes.
If the red team gets 6 passes then blue team needs to change their focus slightly and now prioritize stopping the red team switching the ball.
They do this by communicating with their teammates behind them and trying to force a bad pass.

Time: 12 mins done in x4 3min rounds.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 8v6 Defenders attacking

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8v6 Defenders attacking

Organization:

8v6 including a Gk, defenders playing out from their own half.

(1)The blue team is the defensive team of 6 which is made up of 2-3-1 Formation.
This includes two defensive midfielder, one attacking midfielder, two wingers and one striker
(2)The red team is the attacking team of 8 which is made up of a 1-4-1-2 Formation
This includes one keeper, two Centre backs, two full backs, one defensive midfielder and two attacking midfielders.

Play starts at the keeper every restart who will look to play to the Centre back every play.

The red team is looking to play out by the blue team and if they can there aim is to score in the mini goals.

The blue team is looking to keep a compact shape and stop the red team from playing out and if they do they try score on the keeper,

Football actions:

(1)Red team we are looking to create space by keeping our fullbacks wide and midfielders giving depth.
Looking for open body shape and receiving on the back foot.
Movement between fullbacks and midfielders to create options to receive
Looking for good quality passing.
(2) Blue team is looking to be compact and keep a defensive shape.
Forcing red team into bad areas and winning ball back

Learning outcomes:

Understanding how to start an attack from the keeper .

Understanding the movements and angles needed to be able to build up.

Time: 25 mins

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Dynamic warmdown

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Dynamic warmdown

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Dynamic warm-down and static stretching

2 queues set up between edge of pitch and edge of box.
We are cooling down so light intensity the whole way through.
Allow players body recover slowly after the session.

Football actions:

Start off with a light jog and slowly get down to a walk.
Get the players to start doing light dynamic exercises that will hit our hamstrings, quads etc
After we get into some static stretching to help the muscles recover e.g Quad holds, touching our toes with flat legs.
Now ready to go home and rest.

Time: 10 mins

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