Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Final Third (OOP)

Initial Pitch Layout

Organisation

12 Trianlgles to be set up, (6x2) at alternating ends of the pitch as shown in diagram.

4 Goals made of slalom poles to be set up ready for mini pitches horrizontally. (2pitches, 2 goals on each sideline as shown above)

Pitch split into 2 halfs for main practice.... each half should have 3 attacking starting zones (opposisite fixed goal) (RW,CF,LW)

2 Defender starting zones, 1 5 hards either side of the goal.

All footballs to start with defenders

Session Learning Objectives

Technical

Tackling

Jockeying

Shielding

Heading (General)

Tactical

Denying Space

Awareness

Pressing Triggers

Physical

Endurance

Speed

Acceleration

Deceleration

Agility

Balance

Coordination

Static Strength

Dynamic Strength

Striking Power

Jumping Power

Flexibility

Reaction Speed

Accuracy & Perception

Psyco-social

Listening Skills

Accepting Decisions

Listening to Different Opinions

Verbal & Non Verbal Communication

Supporting Others

Respecting the Environment

Self Confidence

Discipline & Self Discipline

Managing Mistakes

Accepting Responsibility

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Concentration

Competitiveness & Aggression

Warm Up (15 mins)

Organisation

6 trianlgles set up in each area (keep to 1 zone as shown in diagram)

12 players per area (be prepared to adapt)..... if more than 12 set up another zone of triangles.

The Practice

Players to move around the area with the aim of running through different traingles. Only 1 player is allowed in a triangle at any given time so players need to scan & time their movements. There is no set order to the triangles.

Players should be encouraged to think about their speed and angles.

Progression

2 players now become defenders who can tag.

If a player is tagged they perform a stretch.

SSG's (15 mins)

Organisation

Standard SSG

6 VS 6 (Including GK's)