Tom Shortland
| Name: | Tom Shortland |
|---|---|
| City: | Austin Texas |
| Country: | United States of America |
| Membership: | Adult Member |
| Sport: | Football/Soccer |
IMG Academy Soccer - IN POSSESSION - SWITCHING POINT OF ATTACK - COMP CYCLE#4 / WEEK#3 / SESSION# 1/25/2022
Team Function: U17G ELITE TEAM TRAINING - Coach Don & Coach Tom
Moment of Game: IN POSSESSION ( ATTACKING )
Phase of Play: POSSESS
Game Concepts:
1. Establish a rhythm in possession, utilizing high tempo ball movement to increase speed of play
2. Make use of the switch of play to move opposition out of their defensive shape and create space for player movement into.
3. Encourage player rotations, especially in center midfield, to lose direct marker and receive ball to play forward
Game References: #6 #8 #10 SWITCHING POINT OF ATTACK IN ZONES 2&3
Game Actions: BODY SHAPE , SCAN THE FIELD, BOTH FEET, DRIVEN BALL, MOVEMENT
Counter Principle: OUT OF POSSESSION - CONNECT
1. DEFENSIVE UNITS BEHIND BALL TO WORK TOGETHER TO PROVIDE COVER FOR PLAYER(S) ON FIRST LINE OF CONFRONTATION
2. RESTRICT OPTIONS AHEAD OF BALL TO FORCE OPPONENT TO PLAY BACK OR LATERALLY AND ATTEMPT TO INTERCEPT MUSCUES
3. BE AWARE &PREPARED FOR OPPONENT MOVEMENT OFF THE BALL AND POTENTIAL FOR DIRECT PASS OVER OR BEHIND OUR DEFENSIVE LINE
Coach Considerations:
Individual Influence (Primary):
Performance Outcome:

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Activity Objective: 4v4+5 - Switching point of attack - 5 passes & then switch
Activity Duration:15 minutes
Activity Intensity: High
Work: Rest Ratio: 4 minutes 1 minute (x3 rounds)
Organization: x2 40x30 boxes
Progression / Adaptation:
Coaching Points & Details:
PHASE - POSSESS
1. Establish a rhythm in possession, utilizing high tempo ball movement to increase speed of play
2. Make use of the switch of play to move opposition out of their defensive shape and create space for player movement into.
3. Encourage player rotations, especially in center midfield, to lose direct marker and receive ball to play forward
Common Language:

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Activity Objective: 4v4+2
Connect side target to target before scoring ( Switching point of attack principles )
Activity Duration: 15 minutes
Activity Intensity: High
Work: Rest Ratio:4 minutes 1 minute x3 rounds
Organization: 25x20
Progression / Adaptation:
Coaching Points & Details:
PHASE - POSSESS
1. Establish a rhythm in possession, utilizing high tempo ball movement to increase speed of play
2. Make use of the switch of play to move opposition out of their defensive shape and create space for player movement into.
3. Encourage player rotations, especially in center midfield, to lose direct marker and receive ball to play forward
Common Language:

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Activity Objective: 7v6
Activity Duration: 30 minutes
Activity Intensity: High
Work: Rest Ratio: 8 minutes 1 minute x3 rounds
Organization: 40L x 18 yard box width
Progression / Adaptation:
Coaching Points & Details:
1. Speed of play
2. Switch of play
3. Player Rotations
Common Language:

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Activity Objective: Group cool down
Activity Duration: 5 minutes
Activity Intensity: Low
Work: Rest Ratio: 30 seconds stretch on both sides
Organization: Around center circle
Progression / Adaptation:
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Common Language:
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Group Warm up
Activity Objective: Group warm up
Activity Duration: 5 minutes
Activity Intensity: Moderate
Work: Rest Ratio: 1 minute
Organization: 15 yards
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