Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Defence v Attack (Start Time: 2019-04-25 17:20:00)

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Elfyn Edwards

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Name:	Elfyn Edwards
City:	sutton coldfield
Country:	United Kingdom
Membership:	Adult Member
Sport:	Football/Soccer

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Movement of attackers & midfielders away from defenders to create space. Attacking hold up play/ combination play. Attacking WIDE areas & CREATE SPACES between the defensive lines. Defenders to delay & deny space, prevent crosses & minimise shots in central areas. Good communication by defenders

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Attacking in wide area

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Attacking in wide area (20 mins)

Session Organisation: 7 Red attackers v 8 defenders &GK (65m wide x 40m 1/3 pitch)

Detail: 7v8 No6 to become active once No 8 or No4 has secured possession. No6 can use CENTRAL areas to SUPPORT..playing thru' central/final areas. CREATE as much WIDTH as possible, stretch defence, CREATE GAPS between the lines. NO4 + 8 Try to tempt opposition out from defence to create larger gap between back four & midfield.

Promote quick 1 or 2 touch passing & move defenders around with movement from attackers

Objective for Defenders - be compact, stand on your feet, don't get isolated, don't let wide players cross, Stop all shots within 25 yds, get attcking players on their weaker foot.

Four Corners

Technical - Attacking-Passing & Receiving. Body position. Good 1st & 2nd touch. Scan before receiving, beat an opponent, get a cross into the box or shot on target

Defenders - deny, delay, show attacker on weaker foot, force play back or sideways, look for triggers!....COMPETE & CHALLENGE.

Tactical - Movement on & off ball, Timing of runs. Create space for others & self. Get in 'pockets of space'

Defenders - deny space, be compact, ANTICIPATE

Physical - Strength in possession. Hold up play. Speed of play. Agility & movement

Psychological - Be positive, play forward, be brave. Use initiative. Awareness on field. Scan before receiving. Be patient

Social - Good comms/understanding with other players

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Create space in wide areas

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Create space in wide areas (20 mins)

Session Organisation: 8 Red attackers v 9 blue defenders & GK Object for WIDE PLAYERS eg No11 to receive pass out wide/central, dribble inside & leave space for eg full back to exploit. No11 dribble inside & pass to No 10 who plays the ball into No3 who overlaps/ occupies position in attacking shaded area. Alternatively No11 play into No9 who spins & attempts to play in No7 on opposite wing who creates space for No2 to overlap

No 4 & No 8 to provide support but Only one (4 or 8) can go in final third. Object to get shots/ attempts on goal...... MOVE DEFENSIVE WIDE DEFENDERS OUT OF POSITION TO CREATE SPACE

Detail: 65m wide max.

Four Corners......MOVEMENT, MOVEMENT, INTERCHANGE PLACES!!

Technical: Wide attacking players & No 9 to hold ball up & use other players for support. 1st touch. Good crossing from wide players.

Tactical - Attacker receive ball under pressure. Hold up play. Combination play with 9,10,11& 7. Movement off ball. Timing of runs into penalty area.

Defenders- Good communication, timing of challenge, defend 1v1's, defend as a UNIT, cover each other, get distances right.

Physical: Use strength to hold off opponent. Speed & Agility, Quick turns. Wide player (high energy up& down wing)

Psychological: Concentration when receiving & in control of ball. concentartion when defending, timing of challenge

Social - Body language

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): SSG 8v8 +GK

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SSG 8v8 +GK (20 mins)

Session Organisation: SSG (8v 7 plus GK). 40yds long x 65yds wide (1/3 pitch)(picture larger for illustration purposes)

Detail - With 1 player DEFENSIVE overload, attempt to get ball into No 9 or No 10. - interplay between attackers, score in large goal. If defenders win possession they can score into mini goals! Try & tease defensive midfield out & create gaps in SHADED area

Four Corners

Technical - Passing & receiving, Good 1st & 2nd touch, Hold up play. Tempo & accuracy of pass

Tactical - Timing of runs, awareness of other players, vision. Challenge....LIMIT No4,5,6,8 To 2 touch & increase TEMPO of passing

Physical - Strength in possession, body position. Speed, Movement IN/OUT of possession,

Defenders - deny opposition shot on goal, prevent crosses into box

Psychological - Get in correct areas to recieve pass or attempt on goal. Be positive

Social - Communicate with team mates

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