Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Effective Possession 1. Structured Build Up (B) (Start Time: 2017-04-19 21:00:00)

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Name:	Graham Denman
City:	Donvale
Country:	Australia
Membership:	Adult Member
Sport:	Football/Soccer

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Description

Main Moment: Ball Possession (BP)

Key Principle: Effective Possession 1. Structured Build Up

Session Objective:

In this session I aim to improve the player’s ability to affect a structured build up from the back into the middle 3rd of the pitch using a player overload and the creation of triangles.

By Focusing on: Player Tasks (General / Position Specific)

- Having a structured shape to the back four

- For the #3 & #4 Centre Backs to find space and show for a pass in advanced positions at the corners of the 18yd box.

- Ensure the #2 & #5 Full Backs are in a position to show for a pass out high & wide

- For the #6 & #8 to position themselves at angles between the lines and between the opposing forwards.

- #6, #8 & #10 to rotate positions to create left, right and middle passing options.

Key Player Actions required to achieve tasks and objective

- Positioning/Movement without the ball

- Look to find space between the attacking opponents and create clear passing lanes from the centre backs.

- Watch the movement of the ball as the player takes their first touch and adjust movement into space accordingly.

- Look to draw opponents away from the ball carrier

Core Skills

- 1st Touch

- Striking the Ball

- Running with the Ball

Communication

- Coach your teammates

- Indicate when to take the space / call for passing options

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Passing Practice

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Passing Practice (10 mins)

Explanation

Size of area: 40 x 30m

Place cones to identify starting positions for players. Players always follow their pass.

- Player #1 always starts with the ball. #1 plays #3 who plays #2 >#7 >#6 >#10 >#8 >#4 >#5 >#11 >#9. Player #9 dribbles the ball to the start and restarts.

Commence slowly and add in dynamic stretches. Hip In, Hip Out, Knee Lifts, Heel Lifts.

Increase tempo gradually to sprint between cones.

Points to Observe

Realistic movement, passing speed and first touch from players. Markers are starting positions but players must check out from cones.

Perception (Seeing / Hearing)

- Listen for teammates call

- Watch teammates 1st and adjust position accordingly

Decision (Recognition / Anticipation / Options /Choices)

- Adjust body position

- Shape body to be open to pass and direction of next pass

Execution (Timing / Speed / Quality / Clarity)

- Ball speed

- Accuracy of passes

- Increased intensity

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Positioning Game A

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Positioning Game A (20 mins)

Explanation

Size of area: 35m x 30m

To introduce cues to aid back 3rd in effectively passing the ball into middle 3rd, in preparation for game training game.

5 v 3 Positioning game.

- Players on the outside plus the 6 must keep possession for as long as possible using 2 touches maximum.

- The players on the inside must count the amount of interventions had in 2 minutes.

- If players #3 & #4 can play a direct pass to #6 or #8 then the same game of possession continues on the other side of 5 v 3. The #7 & #11 plus one more player from the grid must join to have a third player trying to get the ball.

Start / Re-Start Method:

Ball starts with #3 or #4.

Progression

- Players on the outside must count the amount of passes it can make from end to end in 2 minutes.

- For players on outside of grid (2,3,4,5,8,10): to ensure quality of pass (accuracy and pace), match realistic movement on and off the ball, and keeping team shape and combinations as per philosophy.

- Players inside grid (BPO): (7,9,11) – Keep lines small, and realistic. Stop as many passes as possible.

- Player in grid: (6) BP – to ensure quality of pass (accuracy and pace), match realistic movement on and off the ball, and keeping team shape and combinations as per philosophy.

Team Task:

Red: To get the ball to other side without risking possession.

Blue: To intercept and disrupt possession.

Player Tasks / Actions:

- Players (2,3,4,5,6,8): Starting position in relation to the ball – ‘When the ball is in a position to be played, can you put yourself in a passing lane’. Support ball whenever possible.

- #6 to create space for ball to (#8,6) from (#3,4)

- #6 when the ball is with #3 or #4, can you get yourself in a position to be able to bounce out to #2 or #5?

- #2 & #5 can you get level and outside of #7 and #11 as the ball is played to #6

- #3 & #4 can you play direct pass to #8 or #10 if possible?

- #7,#9 & #11 can you disrupt opposition defence, by blocking passing lanes, intercepting passes.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Game Training - Shadow Play

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Game Training - Shadow Play (25 mins)

Explanation

Size of area: Half-pitch (50mx50m)

Start / Re-Start Method: The game starts with Goalkeeper / Coach.

Defending: Short & Tight

Attacking: Wide & Long

8 players including goal keeper. #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #8, #10

5 Opponents. #9, #7, #11, #10, #6 & #8

Begin exercise with players in a Defensive shape on the 1st set of cones (cones are coloured to denote position).

Practice initially moving between the Defensive Shape & Attacking Shape (advanced cones) a few times to get the players familiar with the movement.

Move backwards and forwards 3-4 times.

Progression 1

Add ball by playing it into the keeper. As the coach plays the ball into the keeper that is the visual cue for the players to adopt the Defensive Shape. As soon as the keeper is ready to play the ball out that is the visual cue to adopt the Attacking Shape.

Pass the ball freely with coach calling where the next pass needs to go.

Progression 2

Add opposition players #7, #9 & #11. Commence with passive pressure being applied to the ball carrier so the players are forced to make their own passing decisions. Run through a few cycles and then allow opponents to tackle.

Progression 3

Add midfielders #6, #8 & #10 to apply further pressure to the midfield.

Team Task:

To build play from the back and into the middle 3rd in a controlled manner.

Player Tasks / Actions:

- All – When GK has the ball, make the field as wide & long as possible.

- Try to receive the ball in a way that you can immediately play forward pass with good ball speed to move opponents out of positions. (Body Shape)

- Provide information to team-mates of opponents positioning as well as your own. (Communication)

- Can you get yourself into a passing lane & recognize the moment to ask for the ball.

- #1 Play direct ball to midfield if possible. Support the ball by providing a line of pass and taking up a position to receive in time and space. Try to switch play as much as possible.

- #3 & #4 when the GK has the ball, position yourself level and outside of GK to optimize space. Use the GK to switch across the back-line if forward pass is not on. When you pass to #2 or #5 drop and provide a supporting position so they can play back if needed. Try to draw the #9 to one side and switch play.

Cues (To assist Perception, Decision, Execution)

- if pressed by #7 or #11 can you play the ball into #6 or #8 to bounce out to free fullback #2 or #5.

- If pressed by #9 and you cant switch play to the GK or full back, can you pass to the #6 or #8 so they can bounce out to the other centre back, or turn forward.

- #2 & #5 when the goalkeeper has the ball, position yourself sideline wide and just past the shoulder of the #7 & #11. Try to move the #7 & #11 back to create space for the #3 & #4.

- If #3 or #4 are pressed by #7 or #11 drop off to support to bounce out to the free fullback, or turn.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Training Game

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Training Game (20 mins)

Explanation

Full Pitch Game

8 v 8

Normal match rules apply

Progression- Can they replicate the task of successfully moving the ball from the defensive 3rd into the middle 3rd of the pitch?

Session Objective Achieved?

Football Problem Solved?

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