Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Practicing Cutbacks Around the Goal

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Matt McCarty
Name: Matt McCarty
City: St. Louis
Country: United States of America
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Improving the team's ability to perform cutbacks in goal scoring scenarios


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 5 Man Cutback Practice

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 5 Man Cutback Practice
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5 Man Cutback Practice (25 mins)

Set-Up/Rules:

  • Teams of fives lined up on flat markers as shown 
  • Simple pattern from coach that ends with an entry pass into half space 
  • Teams keep track of goals to keep it competitive 

Intervals:

  • 3 x 5:00 (2:00 rest)

Coaching Points:

  • Low cut back crosses 
  • Forward to near post 
  • Midfielder on far side to penalty spot 
  • Wide player on far side back post 

Key Terms:

  • Cutback 

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 8v10 Breaking Down a Low Block

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8v10 Breaking Down a Low Block

Set-Up/Rules:

  • Set up the field as shown in the image
  • Have the two teams in their respective systems of play (blue in attack & red in defense)
  • Reduce numbers on defending team (red) if activity becomes too challenging 

Intervals:

  • 3 x 6:00 (2:30 rest)

Coaching Points:

  • Runs into the box 
  • Runners behind the back line 
  • Cutback crosses 
  • 3-2-2-3 Attacking System

Key Terms:

  • Cutbacks 
  • Runners 

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Set Play Practice

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Set Play Practice

Set-Up/Rules:

  • Standard half field game where play starts from set pieces 
  • Coach will periodically blow the whistle and give a free kick or corner kick 

Intervals:

  • 2 x 5:00 (2:00 rest)

Coaching Points:

  • Teach attacking set play routines 
  • Teach defending set play set-up

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