Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Pre Season Week 3 - Creating the attack - Switching Play (Start Time: 2023-07-24 10:30:00)

Warm Up (10 mins)

FIFA 11: Warm up - 10 minutes

Small sided games, ILP's (30 mins)

Small Sided Games based on ILPs for the Players. (30 mins) - Small areas, small numbers

2/ 3 different SSG's and groups work around like a carousel.  10 mins on each pitch - 3x3 min games

GK's to be involved in outfield play of not in net

Coaches should maintain flow with balls ready to feed in.

Ensure that the pitch setup and team selection supports the player's ILPs.

Consider match-ups, position specific and varied conditions. 

Ensure the games are directional, scored and timed.

-Players drive the intensity of the games.

Tactical game (30 mins)

Organisation: (30 mins) 4-5-1 vs 3-5-2

• Game with normal rules
• Put conditions/ limitations/ rewards on each team to bring out/ focus on the topic
• Change the press and the formation of the opposition to change the challenge for the blues.

Key Ideas

Individual

Body position to receive and switch quickly

Scanning/ awareness to switch play

Communication for when to switch play and when to play forward

Units

4 - Remain central and always be an option for the ball

2/5/6 - play off two touch and look to switch around

3/7 - maintain width and on the switch of play look to be positive and play forward

8/10 - create space, be an option to play through on the back of the opposition midfielder

Principles

• Penetrate
• Create Space
• Support
• Movement
• Creativity