Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): Defending

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Alexandre Rebeiz

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Name:	Alexandre Rebeiz
City:	Brooklyn
Country:	United States of America
Membership:	Adult Member
Sport:	Football/Soccer

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Team 1 - Andrew, Jamie, Eli, Jacob, Brandon, Justin*, Oscar, Serge, Simone (9)Team 2 - Adan, Jonathan, Juan, Joshua, Kyle, Nico*, Kyle, Lucanio, Moises, Jack (9)

Attackers - Serge, Simone, Jacob, Brandon, Justin, Oscar (6)Defenders - Adan, Jonathan, Juan, Joshua, Kyle, Jamie, Nico (7)Counter Players - Andrew, Eli, Lucaino, Moises, Jack (5)

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 3v3 Continous

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3v3 Continous (25 mins)

Organization: Space is 34x44. Can play with anywhere from 8 to 12 on each team plus GKs. There are 3 stations at each endline where players start from. Balls are located at the opposite corner of the grid and play will always start there. This exercise incorporates rest when the players are waiting to step on, so intervals of 5-7 minutes are appropriate. Play at least 2 intervals, switch the location of the balls to the opposite side in second interval.

Instructions: White starts with the ball and runs on the field with a ball, at the same time blue steps out to defend and prevent a shot. This initiates the 3v3 duel. If white shoots and scores or shoots and the ball goes off the endline, they stay for the next duel and a new blue team of 3 runs on with a ball to attack. Thus, a new 3v3 duel with the same white. If blue takes the ball from white and shoots and scores or misses, a new white 3 run on with the ball. Basically, anytime the ball crosses the opposing endline, the defending 3 are off and a new 3 from that same team run on with a ball. If the ball crosses the sideline, there are 2 options for rules. Either, the appropriate team takes a throw-in, or, the team that played the ball out is off, with a new 3 coming on.

Coaching Points: This game should be very hectic, chaotic, and fast. There is a demand for players to think and react to the rules as they happen fast, but to also step out and close down space. The attacking team is so close to goal that if the defenders give them any space, there is room to shoot, which means the defenders are likely to have to step off. Many 1v1 duels. Opportunity for attacking players to create and score, demand for all players to defend and support to prevent shots and goals. High physical intensity and high competitiveness must be balanced to eliminate injuries. Can institute a no slide tackles rule, all players must stay on feet. This also encourages proper defending and moving feet.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 6v7 to 9v7

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6v7 to 9v7 (25 mins)

Organization:

1/2 Field

One large goal and three or four counter goals set up on the halfway line

Six defenders - set up in a back four and two central midfield players

Eight attackers - four players start inside set up in a front three and one central midfielder

Instructions:

The defending team start each sequence building out the back 6v4 - objective is to score in one of the small counter goals. Players must be past the markers to score.

If the attacking team wins the ball they play 8v6 to goal - players behind the counter goals come into the game if their is a change of possession. If the defending team scores building out the back the coach calls a number and one of the attacking players drives in on the dribble or passes in to start the counter attack.

Coaching Points:

Pressing from the front in a 4-4-2

First forward pressing CB

Second forward deny sqaure pass or pass back to GK

Weakside midfielder tucks in to create numbers even centrally

FB's are ready to join the attack in transition to create 2v1's on outside

Progressions:

Coach can start the exercise by passing or playing a ball inside the area when movement breaks down - creating a different trigger. Work on how the defending groups react to counter press or reorganize.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 8v8+2

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8v8+2 (25 mins)

Organization:

60 x 54 with retention lines 21 yards from each goal - sizes can be adapted based on numbers or age group.

9v9 set up - Team 1 (3-4-2) Team 2 (3-3-3)

Games are 7 or 8 mins long and should be high intensity - 2mins rest/discussion

Normal re-start rules apply - throw ins, corners, goal kicks etc.

Instructions:

When the goalkeeper has possession the attacking team must retreat outside the retention line.

The team building out must receive the first pass under the retention line.

The defending group must press the first pass.

Coaching Points:

Forward Defending - getting connected before closing

Pressing in a front two - good angle and speed to force play into agreed areas - 1st forward close CB - 2nd forward cuts of the goalkeeper

Fore checking - CM's and FB's must be ready to step in and intercept passes

Weakside wide midfielder comes inside to defend CM

Throw ins - team shifts over to cut the field in half and create numerical advantage on that side of the field - fore checking again should be coached to ensure players are aggressively looking to intercept the ball