Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Phase 1: Build up and Close DCG and Prevent Penetration (Session 1)

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David Zook
Name: David Zook
City: Phoenix
Country: United States of America
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Session designed for the attacking team to develop the skills to play quickly out of the back AND the defending team to deny vertical passes from the back.


Attacking Objective: One or two touch passing when building out of back. Split the defense. 


Defending Objective: Delay progress to protect space behind. 
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Build Up Individual Skill: Rondo 4v2

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Build Up Individual Skill: Rondo 4v2 (20 mins)

Objective of game: to activate the mind's eye in order to improve passing and receiving so they can play out of te back.

Topic: Create and Use Space

Phase: Attack - Build Up

Problem: We have to get the ball out of our defending third

Who: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Where: Defending third

When: a) the goalie retrieves the ball b) we gain possession

What: a) players quickly moves away from ball into open space with open hips. b) diagonal ball played to furthest foot. Repeat.  

Why: To move the defense with ball movement 

Layout: Start with 10x10 grid and progress once attackers connect 20 straight passes. Move to 8x8

Restrictions: 1 minute on 1 minute rest; 8 cycles; then 75 seconds on 1 minute rest. 8 cycles

Scoring: Number of connected passes per minute for first 8 cycles. Connect 10 passes get 5 points for second 8 cycles.

Coaching Points:

Cognitive: 1.  Be alert, scanning constantly, as you are always in play. (perception)  2. Constantly think about where you need to be to create space and play the ball. (conception) 3. Make a decsion where to play the ball. 4. Devise a move to decieve the defender, if needed. 5. Play the ball (execution) 6. Assess

Technical: 1. Keep your hips open to the center to be able to play any option. (receiving) 2. Use both feet staying balanced on the balls of your feet. (ball control) 3. Make subtle changes in your positioning to create angles and keep passing lanes open. (positioning) 4. Pass to back foot. (passing) 5. Receive across your body. 6. Be courageous and look for the split pass when available. (ambition)


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Individual Skills: 6v4 Pentagon Rondo

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Individual Skills: 6v4 Pentagon Rondo

Objective of game: to activate the mind's eye in order to improve passing and receiving so they can play out of te back.

Topic: Create and Use Space

Phase: Attack - Build Up

Problem: We have to get the ball out of our defending third

Who: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Where: Defending third

When: a) the goalie retrieves the ball b) we gain possession

What: a) players quickly moves away from ball into open space with open hips. b) diagonal ball played to furthest foot. Repeat.  

Why: To move the defense with ball movement

Layout: Start with 10x10 grid and progress once attackers connect 20 straight passes. Move to 8x8

Restrictions: 1 minute on 1 minute rest; 8 cycles; then 75 seconds on 1 minute rest. 8 cycles

Scoring: Number of connected passes per minute for first 8 cycles. Connect 10 passes get 5 points for second 8 cycles.

Coaching Points:

Cognitive: 1. Be alert, scanning constantly, as you are always in play. (perception)  2. Constantly think about where you need to be to create space and play the ball. (conception) 3. Make a decsion where to play the ball. 4. Devise a move to decieve the defender, if needed. 5. Play the ball (execution) 6. Assess

Technical: 1. Keep your hips open to the center to be able to play any option. (receiving) 2. Use both feet staying balanced on the balls of your feet. (ball control) 3. Make subtle changes in your positioning to create angles and keep passing lanes open. (positioning) 4. Pass to back foot. (passing) 5. Receive across your body. 6. Be courageous and look for the split pass when available. (ambition)


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 3 v 2 Rondo: Provide Cover

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3 v 2 Rondo: Provide Cover (20 mins)

Objective of game: to activate the mind's eye in order to improve passing and receiving so they can play out of te back.

Topic: Create and Use Space

Phase: Attack - Build Up

Problem: We have to get the ball out of our defending third

Who: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Where: Defending third

When: a) the goalie retrieves the ball b) we gain possession

What: a) players quickly moves away from ball into open space with open hips. b) diagonal ball played to furthest foot. Repeat.  

Why: To move the defense with ball movement

Layout: Start with 10x10 grid and progress once attackers connect 20 straight passes. Move to 8x8

Restrictions: 1 minute on 1 minute rest; 8 cycles; then 75 seconds on 1 minute rest. 8 cycles

Scoring: Number of connected passes per minute for first 8 cycles. Connect 10 passes get 5 points for second 8 cycles.

Coaching Points:

Cognitive: 1. Be alert, scanning constantly, as you are always in play. (perception)  2. Constantly think about where you need to be to create space and play the ball. (conception) 3. Make a decsion where to play the ball. 4. Devise a move to decieve the defender, if needed. 5. Play the ball (execution) 6. Assess

Technical: 1. Keep your hips open to the center to be able to play any option. (receiving) 2. Use both feet staying balanced on the balls of your feet. (ball control) 3. Make subtle changes in your positioning to create angles and keep passing lanes open. (positioning) 4. Pass to back foot. (passing) 5. Receive across your body. 6. Be courageous and look for the split pass when available. (ambition)


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

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Final Game (15 mins)

Objective of game: to activate the mind's eye in order to improve passing and receiving so they can play out of te back.

Topic: Create and Use Space

Phase: Attack - Build Up

Problem: We have to get the ball out of our defending third

Who: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Where: Defending third

When: a) the goalie retrieves the ball b) we gain possession

What: a) players quickly moves away from ball into open space with open hips. b) diagonal ball played to furthest foot. Repeat.  

Why: To move the defense with ball movement

Layout: Start with 10x10 grid and progress once attackers connect 20 straight passes. Move to 8x8

Restrictions: 1 minute on 1 minute rest; 8 cycles; then 75 seconds on 1 minute rest. 8 cycles

Scoring: Number of connected passes per minute for first 8 cycles. Connect 10 passes get 5 points for second 8 cycles.

Coaching Points:

Cognitive: 1. Be alert, scanning constantly, as you are always in play. (perception)  2. Constantly think about where you need to be to create space and play the ball. (conception) 3. Make a decsion where to play the ball. 4. Devise a move to decieve the defender, if needed. 5. Play the ball (execution) 6. Assess

Technical: 1. Keep your hips open to the center to be able to play any option. (receiving) 2. Use both feet staying balanced on the balls of your feet. (ball control) 3. Make subtle changes in your positioning to create angles and keep passing lanes open. (positioning) 4. Pass to back foot. (passing) 5. Receive across your body. 6. Be courageous and look for the split pass when available. (ambition)


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