Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Salthill Devon 1st Team Week 1 Day 2 (Start Time: 2023-07-19 20:00:00)

MAS - Maximum Aerobic Speed (10 mins)

Method: 

This is a continuous method that uses active recovery. Theseuse short intervals of 15-30 seconds at 100-110% MAS with 15-30 seconds ofactive recovery at 50-70% MAS. This is then continued for 5-10 minutes.

The term grids is based on the pitch set-up, a series ofconcentric rectangular grids with the dimensions matching each groups requireddistances to run; the slowest group on the smallest inside rectangle and thefastest group working around the largest outside grid.

Coaching Points:  

The above figure is a sample session where athletes run eachside of the grid in 15 seconds, running the longer sides at a quicker speedthen the smaller sides. Group 1 runs 75m while Group 4 runs 66m on the longsides at 100% MAS, and 53m and 46m respectfully on the short sides at 70% MAS.Everyone is working at their own MAS capabilities. This way, each of the groupshit each corner at the same time and all complete a lap around the grid in 1minute. Typically, start off with 5 minutes for 2-4 sets and build up to 6, 7or 8 minutes depending on your sport’s requirements and its aerobic demands. Iwould advise to build up the number of sets rather than go hit 8 minutes.

Positional Game 3v3 + 2 (15 mins)

Method: 14 x 16 yd or 16 x 20 3v3+3               4 x 2 Min    1 Min Rest

Coaching Points:

Small Sided Games 6v6 (25 mins)

Method: 40M X 35M  5 x 5 Mins Rest 1 Min

Coaching Points:

3 times with 2 touches

2 times free play

High Tempo

3rd man runs

Pressing