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Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 9v9 - Defending in a low block in the middle third.

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Scott Bisset

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Scott Bisset
Name: Scott Bisset
City: Bridgeport
Country: United States of America
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Defending in a low block middle third.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Play Phase

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Play Phase

Play Phase

3v3 game. Team in possession is looking to score in either the goal for 3 points or the gates for 1 point.  You can dribble or pass through.

The defending team is looking to remain compact below their line of confrontation.  If they manage to win the ball they have the same option of points to score from.


Coaching Points

  • 1st defender lead the line, be smart with your pressure and how you force play.
  • 2nd/3rd defender be aware of the space between your lines 
  • When you win the ball - how can you positively transition, show me?
Progressions
  • Have permanent roles one team is always attacking the other defending, remove the gates that the defending team can counter too so they have only one goal to attack.  After 5 minutes switch roles.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Technical Phase

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Technical Phase

Technical Phase

Players in possession look to complete a 4v2 rondo.  10 passes = 1 point, if Defenders win the ball they can score in either pug goal for 2 points. After 2 minutes swap the defenders over keep overall points.

Defenders - look to remain compact reading the first and second defenders press and step.

Coaching Points

  • Show me your compactness as a group
  • Show me how you can force play negative
  • When you win the ball can you quickly have a transition to goal.
Progressions
  • 5 passes now for the team in possession
  • 2 min 30 time.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Functional Phase

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Functional Phase

Functional Phase

Blue team is looking to complete 3 passes then break out of the grid to score on the goal.  If this happens the small square is forgotten, if red win the ball at any stage they are looking to counter into the small goals. Blue team have a CB they can play back too.

Red team - look to maintain their compact shape, forcing play negative and winning any counter.  Red team the 9 is connected to the 6/8 but can not come into the grid to begin with.

Coaching Points

  • Look to screen the play negative, and force a turn over.
  • 2/4/3 ensure that the space is tight, you can not enter the grid until the 3 passes is live, but ensure the distance is appropriate.
  • 9 stay connected to the game.
Progressions
  • The 9 can engage the 6/8 of the blue team also.
  • Remove the pass restriction so the red team is more exposed quickly.
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): End Game

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End Game

End Game.

Players are split into two teams.  Challenge one team (the focus group) to work on defending in a low block in the middle third.  When the opposition have the ball they are to use the line of confrontation to guide their defensive shape.  Notice the red team is compact with space inbetween lines.  After 10 minutes swap the roles of each team.

Coaching Points.

  • 1st defender lead the line, be smart with your pressure and how you force play.
  • 2nd/3rd defender be aware of the space between your lines
  • When you win the ball - Can we ensure we attacking quickly and look to counter attack.

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