Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): transition session w/ finishing and switching

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15 mins
topic - transition initial game (15 minutes) whole
organization:
- 7 v 3
- defenders try to win ball and play to opposite side
- attackers score on nets in middle
- 3 defenders transition in loss of possession
- goal is scored coach plays a new ball to scoring team
- ball goes out, coach plays in to team that didnt have last touch
key factors and progressions:
- players on opposite side need to support when defenders win ball
- support = angle + distance
- constantly looking at defensive/attacking shape
- scan
- decision making
- speed of play
- receive on back foot
- communication
- mobility - timing of movement
- transitioning quickly from attacking to defending

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20 mins
topic - transition activity (20 minutes)
organization:
- unopposed shot
- shooter becomes defender
- pass in and back from defender for 1v1
- defender stays the same a contested cross is played in from last line
- rotate right to left
key factors and progressions:
- transition quickly
- proper shooting technique
- communication
- speed of play
- defensive body shape
- reaction
- finishing

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15 mins
topic: transition final game (15-20 minutes) + cool down
organization:
- 6 pop up nets on either side of area
- 6 v 6 + 1
- blue 3-1-2
- red 2-3-1
- 45 x 30
- players score on mini goals
- yellow players are dispersal for their side and defenders
- yellow cannot leave their area
- score a goal keep the ball
- ball goes out last team not to touch throws in or plays in on the ends
key factors and progressions:
- support = angle + distance
- communication
- shape - offensive/defensive
- transition
- switching play
- composure
- weight of pass
- game speed
- decision makin
- depth & width
- compact
cool down
- jog
- static stretch
- debrief
- injury check
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10 mins
topic - transition warm up decision making (10 minutes)
1. dynamic stretching - stretching while moving (3-4 minutes)
2. decision making
- place 7 balls with players on either side of the balls
- coach calls out left or right, players move that direction
- coach calls out ball when all players are in front of a ball
- players reach down and grab ball
key factors and progressions:
- reflexes
- attentiveness
- reaction time
- alertness