Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Periodization 2.2 B Assignament (Threshold)

Modified Game Form (15 mins)

Organization: 

44 yards x 36 yards. 3v3. 3 Starting positions for players. Soccer balls start at the line with single starting point.

Instructions: 

The game starts 3v3. Once the attacking team scores or misses a shot the player who shoots must touch the post before reentering the field. The team that conceded the shot come off the field and the next group of three players enters the game immidately. If the new group of three attack quick enough this creates a numberical inferioirtiy for the defending team. If there is a save from the GK the game continues with the same group of 6 players. If the ball goes out of bounds on the touch line, the team that last touches the ball comes off the field and a new group of players enters the game. 

Who - #9, #10, #8, #6, #11, #7

When - Opposition #5, #4, #3, #2 is advancing

Where - Defensive 3rd

What - Opposition is building out in their Defensive 3rd.
Why - #9, #7, #11 and #10 Do not press efectively to stop #5, #4, #3, #2 from advancing.

Coaching interventions:

When Defenders are numbers even or numbers up:

Defenders should close ground quickly to prevent attacker from gaining ground unopposed. - In the flow.

Angle of approach: 1st defender needs to cut off supporting attacker with angle of apporach. - Stop Freeze

Timing of tackle - In the flow.

Supporting defensive player position and distance needs to be appropriate to cover space behind 1st defender - In the flow.

When Defenders are numbers down:

Angle of approach: 1st defender needs to cut off supporting attacker with angle of apporach. - Stop Freeze.

Jockey at angle to slow defenders down to allow for retreating team mate time to recover and press.

Supporting defensive player position and distance needs to be appropriate to cover space behind 1st defender - In the flow.

Game Form - 8v6 (20 mins)

Organization: 8v6. Extra players roatate on after 3 rounds of possession. 1 Large goal. 2 bow nets. 2 dribble gates in the wide area. 100 x 50 yards.

Instructions: The game begins with an entry ball from the GK. The attacking team (RED) attempts to score by passing into bow nets or dribbling through gates in the wide area. Defensive team (BLUE) attempts to press the the ball and win posession. 

The #9 shadow presses the opposition #6 by eliminating passing lanes into feet. The #9 allows the opposition #5 and #4 posession in their own end but as they start to drive forward on the dribble the #9 presses the ball whilst cutting off the #6. The defensive #7, #11 forces the ball central by cutting off passing lanes into the opposition #3 and #2. The defensive #10, #8, #6 work together to compact the space centrally and win the ball. 

Who - #9, #10, #8, #6, #11, #7

When - Opposition #5, #4, #3, #2 is advancing

Where - Opposition Defensive 3rd

What - Opposition is building out in their Defensive 3rd.
Why - #9, #7, #11 and #10 Do not press efectively to stop #5, #4, #3, #2 from advancing.

Coaching interventions:

When Defenders are numbers even or numbers up:

Defenders should close ground quickly to prevent attacker from gaining ground unopposed. - In the flow.

Angle of approach: 1st defender needs to cut off supporting attacker with angle of apporach. - Stop Freeze

Timing of tackle - In the flow.

Supporting defensive player position and distance needs to be appropriate to cover space behind 1st defender - In the flow.

When Defenders are numbers down:

Angle of approach: 1st defender needs to cut off supporting attacker with angle of apporach. - Stop Freeze.

Jockey at angle to slow addvancing defenders down to allow for retreating team mate time to recover and press.

Supporting defensive player position and distance needs to be appropriate to cover space behind 1st defender - In the flow.