Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): MCAA 548 Week 4 - Midfield Play - Tim Dodenhoff
Description
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15 mins
Warm-Up
Time: 20 minutes.
Prior activity - one 400m lap, dynamic stretching routine. 10 minutes.
Area - One half of a normal 11 v 11 pitch.
Number of Players - 20 players.
Number of coaches - 2
Equipment - 20 cones, 10 hoops, at least 15 balls
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15 mins
Duration: 5-7 minutes continuous. Player 1 dribbles to hoop. Player 1 stops ball in hoop. Player 1 sprints around cone. Player 1 sprints to hoop. Player 1 passes the ball to Player 2. Player 2 does the same as Player 1.
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25 mins
Area: Approximately 40 yards x Field Width
Phase Duration: 20 minutes. Coach stops at the 10 minute interval briefly reviewing coach points.
Players: 10 players total. 1 GK, 5 'attackers', 4 'defenders'
Equipment: Balls, 2-3 mini goals, Pennies
Scenario: Goal kick from our half.
Objective: To successfully advance the ball into the central minigoals.
Notes: On the other side of the field the same exercise is occurring so all players and second GK are participating. Session assumes the presence of an assistant coach to supervise and coach this simultaneously occurring session.
Instructions:
1) GK rolls outs to one of the center backs. Outfield players must successfully pass five times while opposed. Defenders may not enter the 18-yard box into the ball is rolled out by the GK, just like a normal goal kick.
2) If the outfield players play the ball back to the GK, the pass count restarts.
3) The attackers cannot pass the ball into the minigoal with five passes being first completed.
4) Defenders attempt to defend and win the ball back. Defenders may then take shots on goal. GK defends goal.
Competitive Format:
Each successful sequence of 5 passes equals 1 point for the attackers.
Each successful pass into the minigoal is 1 point for the attackers.
Each successful disposition is 1 point for the defenders.
Each successful goal scored from the defenders is worth 5 points.
Play continues until one team scores 10 points or 4 minutes have passed.
Rotation:
Once 10 points are scored, four attacking players will become the four defending players.
Coaching Points and Guided Questions:
1. How can we create options for our team to get the ball forward? Attack = Expand. Defend = Contract.
2. What is the fundamental way to receive the ball? Receive ball at half-turn in body position in order to advance ball towards the opponent's goal.
3. How do we know what our options are? Scan. "Eyes are our greatest tool."
4. How can I let my teammate know I can help him? Command for Ball. Use voice and gestures. Do not assume he sees you.
Progression:
1. Remove a minigoal.
2. Add a fifth defender.
3. Reduce space to the width of the 18-yard box.
Regression:
1. Remove a defender
2. Have minigoals in multiple different locations (left, middle, right)
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35 mins
Area: Full Size Pitch
Phase Duration: 35 minutes. 15 minute halves. 5 minute half time. Coach stops at half to briefly reviewing coach points and for player hydration.
Players: 21 players total. 11 v. 10 including GK.
Equipment: Balls, Pennies.
Scenario: Goal kick from our half.
Objective: 1) To successfully advance the ball into the central area to the attacking midfielder 2) To score goals
Restrictions: Back half players must pass to the player in the shaded rectangle in a 5 v 5 scenario. Once attacking midfielder receives ball, the game becomes 5 v 4. Attackers attempt to score. Forward half players may not be assisted by back half players.
Instructions:
1) Coach serves ball to center back.
2) Attacking players attempt to advance the ball to player in our attacking half waiting in the central area; five players in the attacking half may not assist back half players.
3) There are no required pass counts.
4) Defenders attempt to defend and win the ball back. They may attempt to score on the empty goal.
Competitive Format:
Attacking Goal - 2 points
Ball Passed into Central Area and Received by Teammate - 1 point
Dispossession in Back Half - 1 point
Dispossession in Front Half - 1 point
Empty Net Goal by Defending Team - 3 points
Losers must do 25 squats.
Rotation:
Rotate 1-3 players every five minutes in each half. Rotate GK between halves.
Coaching Points and Guided Questions:
1. How can we create options for our team to get the ball forward? Attack = Expand. Defend = Contract.
2. What is the fundamental way to receive the ball? Receive ball at half-turn in body position in order to advance ball towards the opponent's goal.
3. How do we know what our options are? Scan. "Eyes are our greatest tool."
4. How can I let my teammate know I can help him? Command for Ball. Use voice and gestures. Do not assume he sees you.
Progression:
1. Add a sixth defender into back half.
2. Reduce width available.
Regression:
1. Remove a defender in the back half.
2. Have wingers available for a pass to advance the ball.
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10 mins
Cool Down - 10-12 minutes
1 lap light jog around pitch.
Static Stretching Routine
Coach review
Team Huddle
Dismiss
Play animation
Play step-by-step
Repeat (toggle)
Full Screen
Pause
Stop
Our Club - Purple
Session Info
Duration: 90 minutes
Area Available: Full Size Pitch
Age Group and Gender: U17 Boys
Session Focus: Building Up in Our Half Through Midfield
Background Info
Tactical Shape: Club team will be playing in a 4-4-2 Diamond that aims to keep possession and build up attack through the middle.
Skill Level: Players are possess above average talent and skill for their age group.
Tournament: Upcoming tournament with a decent amount of teams that prefer the 4-3-3 tactical shape with a DM. These teams possess equal amounts of skill and talent as our own team.