Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): NSCAA Convention - Steve Gummer Charlotte Academy - Combination Play in a 4-3-3 (Start Time: 2016-01-14 09:00:00)

Progression 1

Set Up:

Players were placed in the format above with two Center backs in black . 3 black players on inside represent the 6, 8 and 10 were Outside backs and outside mids are double duty in yellow. Player in middle initially represented the #6 who checks in for the ball from back 2.

Organization.

passing sequence working from the right back through the midfield as shown. Emphasis was put on players movements, angle of support and quality of pass. Group works the ball through the number 6 as shown to get to opposite end of the field.

Progressions

- Added in a second ball to increase the temp. Players must work to free themselves up.

Coaching Points

Focus on the movement of the number 6. Should always be available to connect through when ball is with a defender of midfielder.

Focus on movement off the ball, angles of support and quality of pass

Progression 3

Set Up:

Same as previously worked on - now added Goalkeepers to both sides.

Organization

Teams now played straight up 6v6 in the middle are with the yellows still acting as neutrals in the #2/7 and #3/11 roles.

Progressions

Worked on layoff to midfield players to get shot on goal - #9 acting as a target player

Coaching Points

All previous points touched upon in a more game realistic setting. Coach explained he would have progressed onto a full game if possible but was limited on time/space.