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Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Counter-Press v3

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Serkan Guvenc
Name: Serkan Guvenc
City: NYC
Country: United States of America
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): CP: PSAM

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): CP: PSAM
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CP: PSAM (20 mins)

Organization/Setup:

  • 22yd W x 36yd L
  • 2 Grids of 22 yd W x 17 yd L
    • Possession grid is 9yd L x 22yd W
  • 3 Attackers with 3 Neutrals versus 3 Defenders + GK
  • Play for 3 minutes then rotate the neutral team x6 = 20min

Instructions/Achievement Criteria:

  • 3 Attacking players will look to connect 5 passes with 3 Neutrals on top of grid to then finish on goal
  • When the 3 attacking players lose possession, they can counter-press, win the ball and finish immediately
  • When the defensive 3 win the ball, they can connect 1 pass and then find a neutral player to switch roles
  • The blue cones will designate offside line

Coaching Points/Questions:

    • Attacking against the ball:
      • Protect & Deny - Controlled pressing (DON'T Dive IN!)
      • Defend in 2 Channels - Get compact/stay compact
      • Close DGC - Prevent split passes, force play away from middle to outside


    Transition- (When we lose the ball):

     Counter-Press!

     React and get numbers around the ball immediately

     Hunt the ball together aggressively

    - (When we win the ball): 100mph to 70mph

     - Look to finish

     - Look for final pass

     - Keep possession

Regressions/Progressions:

  • Progress: Reduce number of passes before finish on goal
  • Regress: Neutral player can join to create overload in possession grid
  • Regress: CAN'T press neutrals
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): CP: 6v6+6

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): CP: 6v6+6
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CP: 6v6+6 (30 mins)

Organization/Setup:

  • 24W x 35yd L grid
  • 18 players 3 Teams of 6 + 2 GK's
  • 6 v 6 +6
  • Attacking team Black plays in 2-3-1 formation
  • 6 Red (Neutral) players on outside as shown
  • 4 min rounds x 6


Instructions/Achievement Criteria:

  • Attacking (Black)
    • Must connect 10 passes before finishing on goal = 3pts
    • Upon losing possession must counter-press to win ball back, then can score immediately on goal = 1pt
  • Attacking against the ball (Blue)
    • ASET: Press win ball & finish immediately 
    • Rotate to become neutral after 4min
  • Neutral (Red)
    • Connect passes for team in possession
    • Emphasis on 1 or 2 touch
    • Can pass neutral to neutral, but not more than twice in a row
  • Keep track of score, fitness based on 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Coaching Points/Questions:

Attacking: 

  • Open body shape to see furthest teammates
  • Quality of 1st touch in direction of next decision + quality of pass (pace + accuracy)
  • Scanning - know options before ball arrives
  • Attacking against the ball:
    • ASET: All Sprint Engage Trust = First player don't stop short! Trust teammates are committed together in hunt
    • Prevent split passes, force play away from middle to outside

Transition:

- (When we lose the ball): 

 Counter-Press! 

 React and get numbers around the ball

 Hunt the ball together aggressively

- (When we win the ball): 100mph to 70mph

 - Look to finish

 - Look for final pass

 - Keep possession

Regression:

R: Pressing team must connect 2 passes before attempting to score

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): CP: PTDM

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): CP: PTDM
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CP: PTDM (30 mins)

Organization/Setup:

Players rotate every 4 balls

Instructions/Achievement Criteria:

  • Red attacking GK always starts play with 1st pass to begin 7v5 attack to goal
  • Offsides ON

Coaching Points/Questions:

  • Against the ball: 2 channels, protect & deny

  • Transition:

    - (When we lose the ball):

     Counter-Press!

     React and get numbers around the ball

     Hunt the ball together aggressively

    - (When we win the ball): 100mph to 70mph

     - Look to finish

     - Look for final pass

     - Keep possession

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