Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): FAW / UEFA B Licence OA2 Session Plan (Start Time: 2026-05-16 12:10:00)
FAW Coach Ed
Jack Waters
Description
Organisation (Practice Layout & Transition)
Area Size - Half Pitch
Principle - Final Third
Attacking Team Objective - To create opportunties to score goals
Defending Team Objective - To defend the goal
11v11 Formations - In 1-4-1-2 (3-4-1-2) removed x3 CB Out 1-4-2-1 (4-3-3) removed ST, RW, LW
Opposition Management - To make sure they carry out what i want them to do. B1 - narrow, compact, organised, communicate effectively let reds have the ball. Maintain solid defensive shape. B2 high energy and workrate. Nearest player presses the ball, but whole 8 work together to press aggressivly against red team. If ball is won play forward quickly to score. Show quality when on the ball
Timings - x2 Blocks of 4 min x1 block of 2 min rest
Challenge - Can attacking team score different types of goals? E.g header, volley, tap-in, chip, and a first-time finish
Condition -
Interventions - Concurrent, Terminal, Walkthrough, Coaching Process
Equipment - Ball, Bibs, Cones
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Coaching Points
Maintain Width & Depth
Be Brave - Take Risks
Quality of Pass - Ball Speed, Weight, Accuracy
Body Shape to Receive, angles and distances, show and make sure its on
Killer Pass - Vision to pick it out
Finishing - Be clinical in front of goal, placement & power
Clear Communication - Verbal & Non VerbalTiming of Runs, Scan all the time
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20 mins
Players - x16 (8v8)Problem 1 - Opposition in low-block
Solution 1 - Can STs pull & drag CBs out of position, towards the edge / corner of the 18 yard box. Open up space in behind for CAM to make a run towards the penalty spot. 2nd ST make run towards corner of 6 yard box, one 8 moves towards the edge of the D and acts as a 10, other 8 shuffles to stay central to cover, one FB makes opposite side run to arae between 6 & 18 yard box. This is dependant on which side ST (L or R) has pulled and dragged the CB. Other FB comes inside inline with 18 yard box but still deep to cover. GK also comes higher to sweep if transition
What If 1 - CB Stays - Both 9s overload 1 CB, FB & CM look to also overload and create, a 4v2 overlaod aginst the CB & FB
Problem 2 - Opposition press man for man
Solution 2 - Play into areas / gaps of no pressure, look to use WBs, STs make runs for near, and front posts, CAM edge of 6 yard box. Ball played to FB/WB, CM syas central and acts as an achor, ST comes across to half-space between blue CB & FB, now 2v1 with blue FB, can RED ST & WB create a give and go and get the red WB in behind. 1st ST runs for front post, 2nd runs for far post, CAM runs to penalty spot, 1 CM runs towards the D, anchor CM stays central and other WB tucks in
What If 2 - 2v1 Cant Be Created Blue CB Follows (2v2) Rest of backline shuffles across. - CAM goes towards edge of centre of 18 yard box and acts a ST, 1 CM drops and provides balance and support behind the ball, other CM drops and pulls wide in line with corner of 18 yard box and acts as a WB, WB goes touchline high & wide, like a winger and GK steps to be in a position to receiev. Look to switch through CM, GK, CM, and WB. Look to delievr a cross into the box. LS ST run far post, RS ST run front post, CAM run on Blue GK. opposite red FB that was not able to create 2v1 originally stay corner of 18 yard box. both red CMs come back inside centrally to cover and protect the middle. SEE SCREEN 2