Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): HYSC BU9 Sounders WYSL Fall 2022 Game 3 Analysis
Description
Club Name: Harrison Youth Soccer Club
Home Team: Sounders
Away Team: LMFC
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Date of Observation: 9/25/2022
Team format: BU9 *7v7)
Season: Fall 2022
Game Score: 6-1 defeat

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Learning Objectives
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Technical -execute passing/receiving/shooting & movements to the best of their ability - take initiate and be pro active on and off the ball |
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Tactical -read and understand the game to make autonomous decisions -positioning, timing & movements |
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Physical -use different parts of the body to control the ball and regain the ball- optimizes physical fitness to complete tasks the entire match |
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Psychological -focus -engaged - problem solving -composed in behavior |
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Social -communication on and off the ball- support teammates when successful and when unsuccessful |

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First Half Positives:
+variation of dribbling technique based on pressure to find open space
+players were constantly using change of direction skill moves to unbalance defenders
+the majority of players are now dribbling with their head up that is improving their decision making skills on the ball
+the team improved on keeping their team shape when the ball was on central zones (see diagram)
+players were providing width and length to the first attacker as there was a vast improvement
+there was better spreading out when we were in possession of the ball
First Half Challenges:
-every wants to be the first defender and thus leave their positions when in transition to attack
-the biggest struggle is is defending technique/principles
-there was very little communication of who was pressing
-as a result many of the same teammates would press the same ball allowing a bunch of open space for the opposition to penetrate

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Second Half Positives:
+team kept their composure and team shape for the majority of the second half
+players are attempting to connect passes by playing to each other's feet
+passing technique is improving as players as using their planting foot
+players are taking a touch instead of just booting the ball up the field
+back line was solid by always staying compact and moving up the the thirds as we arrived to the final third
+each centerback was communicating with the other to stay as a line up the field
Second Half Challenges:
-turning with the ball is a struggle as players are not checking their shoulders
-the biggest issue is when defending in front of our defensive third when our players would regain possession of the balls
-players were clearing the ball straight to the middle or more dangerously driving the ball down the middle from wide areas
-the team regressed to poor spatial awareness as players were not giving width or length when the ball was in wide or central areas
-as a result players were making runs right next to 1st attacker clogging up potentially open space
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Formation
1-2-3-1
Team Playing Objectives/System
-find open space by dribbling/passing
-recognize when to dribble/when to pass the ball & shoot
-spread out on attack to keep team shape
Team Goals to Achieve
-connect passes from the defensive to the middle third by midfielders stretching the field (width) or forward/wingers giving length to the 1st attacker
-take as many shots as possible in the