Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Building out of the back...switching play to break lines (Start Time: 2023-08-03 03:00:00)

Activity #1: 10 v 10 w/ keeper bumpers (20 mins)

Organization of Session

• 22 Players. 4 mini goals. 
• 74 x 84 yards
• Ball goes out, starts with the keepers of the team in possession. 
• Keepers act as bumpers can go beyond their 18-line into the field of play. 
• Both teams look to score on the mini goals. Keepers can't protect the mini goals. 
• 2 sets of 7:30 sec games. 2 minutes rest. 19 min total.
• Workload: Activity ((7:30 duration*2 sets)* 7 intensity) = 105 WL; Rest ((2 sets*2 min)*7 intensity) = 28 WL; Total WL 133.

Key Points

• OFF: Create appropriate height, width and depth in the attacking shape of a (1-4-3-3). Create options to play the ball forward. Switch the play quickly to find a numerical advantage by unbalancing the defense. 
• DEF: Stay compact and deny forward passing options. Regain possession to create scoring chances. 

Coaching Points

• OFF: Objective: Create appropriate height, width and depth in the attacking shape of a (1-4-3-3). Create options to play the ball forward. Switch the play quickly to find a numerical advantage by unbalancing the defense. 
• OFF: Team Tactical Principles: (2,3) stay high and wide. Check down for support. (4,5) Dribble into space available, play into best options available quickly. (6) Movement to create separation from defender.
  
• OFF: Player Actions:Primary: (2,3,4,5,6) Secondary:(8):  Scanning, Supporting, Controlling, Protecting, Passing, Dribbling, Adapting body shape, Movement.    
• DEF: Objective: Stay compact and deny forward passing options. Regain possession to create scoring chances.
• DEF: Team Tactical Principle: Don't just scan to get organized, look at opponent's shape to know where to attack on the counter
• DEF: Player Actions: Get compact, Stay compact, out number. Intercepting, Organization, Pressing, Challenging, Delaying, Scanning, Adapting body shape.
• Coaching Toolkit: Coach in the flow, Command, Positive Reinforcement, if needed use a freeze moment, Natural stoppages, Guided Questions
• Success measurements: How many times did the (4,5) give away possession? How many times did the (4,5) find line breaking passes? How many switches within the session? How many times did the 6 swing the ball? Advance the ball forward?