Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Brams United U10s Jan 19th till feb 16th (Start Time: 2023-01-19 18:15:00)

Kill: Individually - Technical Practice

Kill: Individually - Technical Practice

To improve attacking at speed, use this practice to understand when to draw in defenders and use skills to then pass forward to find a free player.

Set-Up

• 10 mins
• 13 players
• 4 balls
• 6 cones
• 15X10 area

Set up the practice as seen in the above image.

Players start by running with the ball at the defender (mannequin) to then perform a skill and find space (to the right). Once this has happened, the player passes to the receiver who has created an angle.

The attacker then performs the same exercise, in the opposite way.

Key Coaching Points

• To encourage attacking play, players should look to be incisive when attacking the defender (mannequin) to find a space to play the ball forward quickly. Receivers should concentrate on their angle and body shape of receiving the ball to play forward quickly.

• To attack with purpose, attackers should play with their head up and stride out to meet the ball and take their first touch out of their feet to engage the opponent (mannequin).

• Encourage freedom for players to be creative when attacking with purpose whilst also keeping the objective of the practice in mind.

Technical Practise: Continuous 1v1 with Scoring Zone

Technical Practise: Continuous 1v1 with Scoring Zone

This practice will help develop your player's understanding of how to apply immediate pressure on the ball after a turnover in possession.

Set-Up

• 20 mins
• 6 players
• 6 balls
• 6 bibs
• 6 cones
• 30 x 25 area

Set-up the practice as seen in the above image.

The first player dribbles unopposed into the end zone and can score in either goal.

After taking their shot the player must now turn and defend against the first player from the opposite group.

The shot triggers the 2nd player to start, they must attempt to cross into the end zone and score into either goal.

After their shot, the blue player now turns to defend and the first red player collects their ball and joins the end of their queue.

The sequence continues.

Rule: The winner stays on. For example, if the red player is defending, and they win the ball and score into one of the top two goals, they stay on the pitch and now defend against the next blue.

Key Coaching Points

     Positive Reaction to Losing the Ball

• After having taken their shot the player must show a desire to win the ball back for their team, they must put immediate pressure on the ball in an attempt to regain possession.

  Body Shape and Movement

• The player who is defending must angle their run in an attempt to show the defender away from the center of the pitch and guide them into a wide area. Once close they must also angle their body to keep the defender going in that direction and not allow them to come back inside.

  Sharp Change of Direction

• The player defending must be able to react quickly to a change of direction from the attacker by keeping the weight on the balls of their feet. They must move their feet quickly to maintain an angled body shape and continue to force the attacker away from the center of the pitch.

  Progressions

  • 2v2 and 3v3 - Increase the size of the area.

Technical Practise - Two Directional Continuous 1v1

Technical Practise - Two Directional Continuous 1v1

Teach your players how to be positive and direct within a 1v1, your players will learn how to establish the triggers to play quickly and direct on the transition of gaining the ball as well as skills to use within a 1v1.

Set-Up

• 20 mins
• 8 players
• 6 balls
• 8 bibs
• 6 cones
• 30 x 20 area

Key Coaching Points

     Quick & Direct Play

• The attacker must be ready to react following the defender’s shot. The attacker should drive out quickly and attack at speed in an attempt to finish without allowing the defender to get close and stop the shot.

  Running with the Ball

• To attack at speed the attacker should drive with their laces, pointing their toe to the floor and taking big touches into the space in front. They must ensure the ball is at a safe distance should they need to protect and shield the ball.

  Use both Feet

• To improve balance in the attackers and make their play unpredictable, encourage players to use both feet when running with the ball and execute moves to go past the defender on both the left and right.

  Progression

  • Add a time limit for the attackers to score.
  • Challenge the players to score using the least number of touches (Add halfway line rule so players must dribble don’t shoot on their 1st touch.)