Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Switching the play

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ANTHONY PORTEA
Name: ANTHONY PORTEA
City: MAROOCHYDORE
Country: Australia
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Description

To encourage our central players to quickly switch the play to our wide players. Midfielders have been getting caught on the ball looking to play straight or backwards. This session should encourage the use of angled balls in behind. We did it in the last 20 minutes of our game Sunday and scored 2 goals


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Skill Practice/swiching the play

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Skill Practice/swiching the play (20 mins)

Organisation

 2 x mini goals back to back in centre of pitch

6 v 6 game

No Goal Keepers, players can block shots but not use their hands.

Teams can score in either goal

Play is re-started via a kick in if the ball leaves the area.

2 periods of 5 minutes with 1 minute rest.


Coaching KPs


When to play out wide and shift the play to the other side (e.g. if there is an underload on one side then you must have free men out wide and in scoring position).

Transitions - when you win ball back, move the ball out of congested area and quickly into space.

Open body position when receiving and moving ball between areas

Coaching Cues

Can we receive the ball with the first reaction being to switch the play

How can we create space out wide as a passing option

How am I angling my body to receive the ball to play a positive pass

Can my next pass be played through the opposition to a player in a goal scoring position


Adaptations (Progressions & Regressions):

Add coned passing zones in the corners of the pitch - teams must pass the ball to a team-mate in a zone before being able to attack a goal.
Limit number of touches

Team has to score in a different side of the court than when they regained possession

Time limit on getting shot off after gaining possession


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Positioning Game/ Switch play

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Learning Objectives

Technical
Technical
Weight of pass and pass accuracy.
Technical
Tactical
When to play forward and when to play back (keep possession) Players maximising the width of the pitch to create space
Technical
Physical
Movement on/ off the ball to create space. Stregnth on the ball
Technical
Psychological
Decision making to create better opportunitys and confidence to try new things.
Technical
Social
Effective communcation and player ownership

Positioning Game/ Switch play (30 mins)

Organisation


  • The set up consists of 25 x 25 box with 4 smaller boxes in the corner (6x 6). There are two teams (4 red and 4 blue) with two floating players that will join the team with possession. The attacking team must pass the ball to one of the floating players in one of the four boxes before they are allowed to have a shot at the goal. 
  • The attacking team must make at least one pass to a floating player inside one of the boxes before they are allowed to score
  • The attacking team must make 5 passes before they are allowed to shoot
  • The players can only shoot while inside the 5-yard box
  • Only one defender can go in the box to challenge a floating player

Coaching Cues

Can players improve movement on/off the ball/Maximising the width of the pitch (To make space)

Can we anticipate the play improving decision making and reaction time

Are we aware of the weight of passes

Are we communicating positively with teammates

Can we  retain and build possession (recycle play)

Progressions

  • The defending team can have two players that can pressure the floating player in the box
  • Only allow 3 touches (player task for a few players on my team specifically) 
  • Make the inside boxes smaller/ bigger depending on the session. 
  • Can the attacking team score a goal within 10 seconds
  • Can the attacking team try and use two of the boxes before scoring


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 5v5+2  Game Training/Switch of Play

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5v5+2 Game Training/Switch of Play (20 mins)

SetUp

24x40 field with 20x6 wide zones, 1 goal

2 Teams of 5v5, 1 keeper and 1 neutral player

Organization

2 teams play 5v5. Attacking team (red) must score by playing the ball from one wide zone to the other. The defending team (blue) must win the ball and score on the goal, following which they become the new attacking team. Outside/wide players cannot be tackled but must stay in the wide zones during the transition to allow a 5v3 situation.

Coaching KPs

-Encourage patience from the attacking team when the ball is wide, quicker tempo through the middle. --Attacking team should be careful and precise in possession, dont force a pass that is not there.

-Keep the ball on one side through short passes before quickly switching play to the other side

-Quick and positive transitions from both teams

Coaching Cues

Can we maintain quick ball movement in the central area

Can wide players receive the ball high or level with play 

Can wide players look to drive into space

How can you support the wide player once passing the ball

Can I receive the ball with an open body allowing me to use both wingers

Progressions

Add time limit to score

Limited touches in central areas

Extend wide zones


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