Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 23/1/14 - U12's - When to press/when to drop (Start Time: 2014-01-23 17:30:00)

4v2 Rondo (20 mins)

Learning Obje

- Players play 4v2 in two seperate grids

- If the defenders win the ball they try and break into middle area (support, movement, decisions)

- two new defenders come in and defend against the attackers

Technical

Tactical

Physical

Psychological/Social

Pressing - Technical Warm up (25 mins)

Learning Objectives

Organisation

4 Teams of 3 players.

Only 1 ball is in play.

Each team stands behind a mannequin (or cone).

Only when the player is next in line to be involved can he step in front of the mannequin.

The coach begins the sequence by passing the ball to any player.The receiving player must make a pass to the team to his right.

At the same time he is being “pressed” by a player from the team on his opposite mannequin.

After releasing the ball to his right, the passer must then run to the mannequin to his left.

The trigger/cue for closing down the receiving player is when the passer releases the ball.

Progression

Introduce the option to play in whichever direction the player chooses. If they play right they must move to the group on the left and vice versa.

Coaching Points

Make up the ground quickly “Defender” to start on the front foot

Reading the player – try to figure out which way they want to pass

Body shape on approach, get low and get side on – dictate the way you want the player to play

Technical

Tactical

Physical

Psychological/Social

Overload Game (25 mins)

Learning Objectives

Pitch is divided into thirds

IP: Players are allowed to move into any zone

OP: Players are locked into their own area and must retreat into it if their team lose possession

Emphasis on defending when outnumbered

Technical

Tactical

Physical

Psychological/Social