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Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Position Specific

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Matthew Evans

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Matthew Evans
Name: Matthew Evans
City: Windsor
Country: United Kingdom
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Description

Organisation (Practice Layout & Transition)

  • Equipment & Setup:

    • Mini Goals: Introduced in Block 2 & 3 for small-sided finishing drills.
    • Poles/Cones: Placed on the touchlines to provide positional reference points
    • Opposing Goalkeeper: Actively involved to replicate match conditions.
    • Assistant Coach: Assigned to monitor offside decisions and manage second-ball situations as required.

  • Mannequins: Used as defenders in Block 1 & 2 to simulate defensive positioning.



  • Session Flow:

    • Block 1: Technical/tactical drills against mannequins to develop movement, passing patterns, and positional play.
    • Block 2 & 3: Increased realism with mini goals, live goalkeeper, and game-like scenarios incorporating wingers and finishing actions there will also me an Opposition Player and FB,

  • Coach’s Role:

    • Ensure clear instructions on spacing and movement relative to mannequins/cones.
    • Encourage players to recognise reference points and positional responsibilities.
    • Use the assistant coach to reinforce game management aspects (e.g., offside awareness, second-ball reactions).


Position-Specific Training – Matchday -1

  • Three players working on their Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
  • Team in possession set up in a 4-3-3 formation  (excluding the back four / CMs set up as One Pivot and Two attacking Midfielders).
  • Number 9: Focus on finishing with repeated goal-scoring opportunities and various movement patterns inside the 18-yard box.
  • Number 7 & 11: Practicing different types of crosses (driven, cutback, and lofted) while improving decision-making in the final third.

Coaching Points

  • Focus – Maintain concentration and execution quality throughout.
  • Quality & Timing of Movement – Ensure well-timed runs to attack space effectively.
  • Quality of Passing – Accurate and well-weighted passes to set up goal-scoring opportunities.
  • Quality of Crossing – Deliver precise and purposeful balls into the box.
  • Variations of Crossing – Utilise driven, cutback, and lofted crosses to challenge defenders and goalkeepers.
  • Variations of Finishing – Adapt finishing techniques (volleys, headers, first-time shots, placed finishes).
  • Composure in Front of Goal – Treat finishing as a controlled pass into the net.
  • Confidence in Front of Goal – Trust technique and execution under pressure.
  • First-Time Finish – React quickly and capitalise on goal-scoring chances.
  • Decision-Making – Choose the best option based on positioning, pressure, and goal-scoring probability.


Timings
3 x 5  mins Blocks - 90 second rest
Feedback

Feedback
  • Concurrent,
  • Terminal,
  • Walk throughs

IDPs

Jacob Townsend 11

  • Receiving on Back foot to break 1st Line of pressure
  • Low Crosses
  • 1v1 Dominance

Nathan Davies 9
  • Movement to create finishes (In front of Defender)
  • First Time Finishing
  • Weak Foot Finishing

Ollie Evans
  • 1v1 Dominance
  • Low Crosses
  • Finishing






Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Block 1

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Block 1

Block 1

The CBs will initiate play by passing to the number 6, who adjusts their position to create a receiving angle. Upon receiving on their back foot, the 6 will pass to the central midfielder (8) before setting up to receive it back. The 6 then plays a first-time pass to the right winger (7), who controls the ball on their back foot and delivers a cross into the box.

In the first phase, players will have the freedom to vary their types of crosses, allowing the striker, left winger (11), and central midfielders (8s) to attack different deliveries.

If the goalkeeper makes a save or catches the ball, they will look to distribute it into one of the mini goals. Once the ball has been played to the right winger, all players reset, and the same pattern is repeated on the left side.


  • Players whom haven't received the ball upon delivery of the Wide player will also be fed a 2nd Ball to ensure repetition for players

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Block 2

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Block 2

The CBs will start play by passing to the central midfielder (6), who receives on their back foot before playing into the central midfielder (8). The 8 will receive on the half-turn, scanning for options. At this point, the wingers are instructed to make an out-to-in run, exploiting space behind the full-back to deliver crosses from the byline.

The striker (9) must time their movement into the box, attacking either the front post or the penalty spot. The right winger should arrive at the back post, while the central midfielders (8s) position themselves in pockets of space around the edge of the 18-yard box to capitalize on second balls.

If the goalkeeper catches or saves the ball, they will attempt to distribute into one of the mini goals. After completing the pattern on the left side (11), players reset and repeat the sequence with the right winger (7).


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Block 3

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Block 3

The session will now incorporate live defenders CB and FB, with the opposition's back four actively engaging in 1v1 duels against the wingers and protecting the penalty area. If the defenders regain possession, they have six seconds to transition and score in the mini goals.

Attacking players have the flexibility to combine in different ways to get the wingers into dangerous wide positions. The striker (9) plays a crucial role by occupying the centre-backs, using movement to create space and capitalise on goal-scoring opportunities.

If the initial attack breaks down, the assistant coach will quickly reintroduce a new ball to allow the winger another opportunity to deliver a cross. Once the play is completed, players reset and execute the sequence on the opposite flank.






































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