Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): SAP 11/12's Session - 1v1 In attacking areas

FIFA 11+ (10 mins)

Standard FIFA 11+ warm up routine 

11's&12's

 Part 1.- Start with a jog, gradually increase pace

1. Running - Straight ahead 2 sets

2. Running - Hip Out 2 sets

3. Running - Hip In 2 sets

4. Running - Circle Partner

5. Running - Shoulder Contact

6. Running - Quick Fwd & Backwards

Part 3. 1/2 to 3/4 pace

13. Running - Across the pitch 2 sets

14. Running - Bounding

15. Running - Plant & cut

3v3 progression (10 mins)

This practice leads on from the 1v1 practice and utilises the same set-up.

This time, three attackers play against three defenders in an opposed 3v3. However, players are restricted to playing in their zones in order to ensure that there is a continued focus on attacking and defending in 1v1 situations.

Each 3v3 starts with the eventual defending team – here, Team B – serving into the attacking team

(Team A). The attacking team then attempts to score

in one of the mini-goals at the top of the playing area.

Should the defenders regain possession, their outlet pass is to the waiting attackers.

After the completion of each 3v3, the attacking players join the defenders’ queue

Coaching Points:

Players must determine whether it is more appropriate to attack the defender in their channel 1v1 or shift the ball to another channel.

The defender’s body position, their distance from the attacker and the attacker’s momentum might all be factors in this decision.

Although this practice restricts players in 1v1 situations, there is still an emphasis placed on the second and third defenders’ positions.

The defender working against the ball-carrying attacker should aim to apply aggressive pressure.

The remaining defenders should take up covering positions that prevent the attacker from playing into the goals in their channels. This reflects covering forward passes in a game situation.

Game Training (20 mins)

Working on the Shape of the front three in the press

Coaching points:

Wide forwards, half and half between CB and FB, Press CB while closing passing lane to FB

Striker split the pitch in half once ball is played to CB, dont allow to be switched

CM's lock onto opposition player

Press aggressively.