Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 9v9 Practice 6: Combination Play in the final 3rd

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Craig Birtwistle
Name: Craig Birtwistle
City: New Jersey
Country: United States of America
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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How to Combine in the final 3rd

Where to combine in the final 3rd

When to combine and when to go alone

Why combining in the final 3rd could lead to success


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): WU-Passing Pattern

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WU-Passing Pattern (10 mins)

Barcelona Star

Player 1 passes to Player 2, Player 2 passes to Player 3, 3 to 4, 4 to 5 and 5 passes back to the begining. Players follow there pass. After 2-3 minutes switch the direction by having the ball start at 3 to 2, 2 to 1, 1 to 5 and 5 to 4 before going back to the start.

Progression: Add a second ball. When the ball is at 1 another ball can start from 3.

Coaching Points

Quality of first touch, weight and accuracy of pass and touch.

Progression.


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Skill Development

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Skill Development (10 mins)

Group is split into 2 with players working with a partner. The 1st two players compete a wall pass with 1 then shooting at goal. As soon as the shot happens A and B dribble on to the field. 1 and 2 turn to defend. Black A and B are looking to get past white and shoot at goal. White 1 and 2 are looking to steal and counter to the small goals. Once every one has had 2 goes each (one go as the number 1 and one go as the number 2) swap the roles of the players.

Alternative: Players can do an overlap instead of a wall pass. 1 passes to 2 and overlap 2. 2 lays the ball of to 1 to shoot.

Coaching Points

Quality of first touch, weight and accuracy of pass and touch. Awareness of defenders, time and space. Decision making: Pass, dribble, turn or shoot


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

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Conditioned Game (15 mins)

Set up

Goals back to back 3 players on the outside from both teams. 3v3 in the middle (coach can fill in as an outside player if needed. Aim is to score in your goal (black goal is the left / white goal is the right). In your area it is 6v3 and anyone can score. If defenders win they try to switch the play to their half. The 3v3 then switches to the other side. After 3-5 minutes switch players on outside with players in the middle.

Coaching Points

Quality of first touch, weight and accuracy of pass and touch. Awareness of defenders, time and space. Decision making: Pass, dribble, turn or shoot


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

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Functional Practice (15 mins)

Functional Practice - 7v6.

Coaching Points

Quality of first touch, weight and accuracy of pass and touch. Awareness of defenders, time and space. Decision making: Pass, dribble, turn or shoot. Encourage #2 and #3 to overlap in final 3rd. Encourage the #8 to combine with the #9 when playing with back to goal.


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Game

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Game (20 mins)

Finish with a 6v6 game.

Coaching Points: Pick a maximum of 2 coaching points within the scrimmage that relates to the topic.


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