Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): 1/13 G09 Winter Practice

Rondo 4v2 (10 mins)

Rondo 4v2 or 6v2: Directional small-sided possession, 12x8 yard grid (15 min.)

- 7 passes = defenders stay in again

- Variations: Defenders also stay in when ball goes from one objective to another through possession, Play 2-touch, 1-touch, 1-touch only

- Emphasis on good positional movements, back pedal/adjust, always being available in a passing lane

- Good, open body position to play in either direction, allow ball to come across body to front foot whenever possible

- Play to objective players whenever possible without risking possession!

- One support short while the othe supports longer for the split.

1v1 (10 mins)

Objective

To improve players 1v1 ability and decision making

Organization

Set up as shown in digram

Coaching Points

Attacking

Exploit space, get 1st touch out of body, into space to make up ground

Assess the defenders position, angle and distance of approach

Keep ball close to body as you approach the defender

Use forward move to beat the defender – use your body or the ball

Accelerate past the defender and exploit the space created

Give an end product

Defending

1.Close down ball quickly, but be under control

2.As the defender travels to close down attacker – assess the attackers first touch

•Bad first touch – nick the ball

•Good first touch – delay approach

Body shape – knees bent & side on/stance- low

Jockey and delay to win the ball

Threaten the ball

Use the back foot and inside of the foot to perform a block tackle

Station 1 - 2v1/2v2 (10 mins)

Organization: 1v1/ 2v2

- Play always starts with the defender passing out to attacker.

- Defender moves out and the player compete 1v1.

- Attacker can score in either of the target goals but can't score until in the end zone.

- When the defender wins the ball, they look to attack the big goal and score as quick as possible.

- Once the attack breaks down the defender joins the attackers line and the attacker joins defenders.

- Attackers get 1 point for a goal , Defenders get 3 points per goal.

Progressions:

P2 - 2 x 1v1 battles at the same time.

P3 - 2 attackers vs 2 defenders

P4 - 2 attackers vs 1 defender ( 2nd defender joins after 6 seconds ) - Recovery run

Coaching Points:

- Put pressure on the ball & get on the line of the ball to the goal.

- Recognise opportunities to pinch the ball - BE PATIENT

- Use body to win the ball back, shield & protect

- Don't be happy when the attackers have the ball.

- When you win it - How quickly can you get a shot on the goal ?

IF THEY GET IT

- 2nd defender - Cover TM & What if he gets beat, are you in a position to help ?

- Delay the attack - which allows 2nd defender the time to join