Gareth Davies
| Name: | Gareth Davies |
|---|---|
| City: | Oakville |
| Country: | Canada |
| Membership: | Adult Member |
| Sport: | Football/Soccer |
Session Objective:

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Organisation:
- Split the group in to 2 teams
- Team 1 will have 2 centre backs, a right and left back, a centre midfielder and striker.
- Team 2 will have a striker, 2 wingers, a centre back and a centre midfielder
- Team 1 will always start in possession
Activity:
- Team 1 will play in a pattern across the back line
- LB to CB
- The striker will then cut off an option either to CM or to the other CB
- The CB in possession will play the free player
- If the ball goes to the CB they will open up and play to the RB
- If the ball goes to the CM they will then play to the CB who will open up and play out to the RB
- The pattern will then start again coming back in the opposite direction
- On the coaches call the ball becomes live and the team in possession attempts to move the ball forwards to score at the opposite end of the field
- If the defending team wins the ball they can attack also
Progressions
- Add attacking Mid
Coaching Points:
- Full backs stay high until ball shifts their direction
- Striker moves to ball side
- CB adjust as the ball moves
- CM adjusts as the ball moves

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Organisation:
- 4 - 2 - 1 small sided game
- Reduce to 4 - 1 - 1 if to crowded
Activity:
- Players play game in same shape used in activity
Coaching Points:
- Awareness of opportunities to play forwards
- Body shape
- Supporting angles early
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Activity 1 (10 mins)
Organisation:
- Players set up in groups of 4 directly facing another group of 4 with 10 yards between them
- 1 Ball per two groups
Activity:
- Players dribble at speed to the opposite line (Adjust distances throughout)
- Players play 2 touch passes between the lines and follow their pass (as above)
- Players play 1 touch passes (as above)
Coaching Points: