Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Vernon Bulldogs 10/16 Counter attack (Start Time: 2017-10-16 16:55:00)

Warmup

Organization:

20x40 yard playing area

12 players (6 Blue Players, 6 White Players)

Instructions:

-4v4 in the possession group - in one half of the area - 20yd x 20yd

-2v2 in the opposite side (same dimensions)

-4 defenders attempt to win the ball and play into their two attacking players in the opposite side-2 players that are attacking can move to other area to provide support to their attackers

-When possesion is lost the 2 defending players recover to make it 4v4 again in the starting area

-5-10 passes 1 goal and play to 3 to win

Coaching Points:

-Timing and angle of how the players checks to receive the ball

-Open up body to the playing area and supporting players

-In the flow of play encourage quick speed of play from players; such as trying to keep the ball

-moving at all times and keeping the number of touches to a minimum upon winning possession to catch the opponent still recovering

Progressions:

Main theme 2

Organization:

Half Field

Blue 8 players vs white 7 players.

Team being coaches blue

Instructions:

-Regular game no restriction

- Coach pass the ball to either center back in white to start the game.

-White score on big goal

-Blue try to win it to counter to end line through dribble or pass through ball

-Reset always start from the coach after play end

Coaching Points:

-Mentality to attack immediately when ball is won using available options (long or short)

--In the flow of play encourage quick speed of play from players; such as trying to keep the ball

-Speed of play - Look to relieve immediate pressure by playing early and intelligent passes

-Get Full back reading visual cue to make forwards runs

-Look as well to penetrate centrally through pass or dribble

-Be positive to take on on player 1v1

-Make correct decision to pass or possess the ball than forcing the play

Progressions:

Team Shape

Organization: Blue Team 1-4-2-3-1 vs White 1-4-2-2

Instructions:

Play 11v11 Normal Game

Team being coaches blue

Coaching Points:

-Mentality to attack immediately when ball is won using available options (long or short)

-Relieve pressure - By having teammates in good supporting positions and making correct decision as to when and where to pass

-Speed of play - Look to relieve immediate pressure by playing early and intelligent passes based on the shape of the opponent.

-Attack or Possess - Making the correct decision whether to attack immediately or slow it down and possess. Instead of forcing the ball when there isn't a clear outlet going forward look to play a safer more-successful pass to keep possession and look to play your way out of the opponent's pressure.

-In the flow of play encourage quick speed of play from players; such as trying to keep the ball

moving at all times and keeping the number of touches to a minimum upon winning possession to catch the opponent still recovering

Progressions: