Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): week 6 1v1 defending (Start Time: 2014-09-24 17:00:00)

dribbling 1vs1 in tight area (20 mins)

Organization:8

8 players working 8 players resting

1.5 x 5 yard area set up as shown

2.2 players (1 Attacker, 1 Defender)

3.1 balls (Additional around the outside)

Instructions:

1.Objective is to dribble the ball to the line behind the opponent for 5 points stop ball on line, or to the left or right of the opponent for 1 point

2.Game starts by opponent passing to attacker. Opponent is free to defend after the attackers first touch

3.If the defender wins the ball then they can attack their opponents goals

4.Play 5 repetitions and then rotate players

Coaching Points:

1.Positive first touch, pushing the ball away from self

2.Observing position of other player, defender

3.Use fakes and feints to deceive defender

4.Accelerate after passing the defender

5.Improvisation/Creativity

Progressions:

P – Defender becomes active directly after passing to attacker

R – Defender is passive, acts as an obstacle, rather than opponent

1vs1 defending large area (25 mins)

Set up / Organisation: Defender plays ball into red attacker, whose first touch must be taken inside the shaded area. Defender then enters shaded area to make a 1vs1 situation. Attacker can only score past the red markers so encourages defender to engage quickly as soon as the ball is played. Red team vs Blue team looking to see who concedes the least amount of goals.

Technical Learning objectives: speed to get to attacker, delay attacker, divert attacker, don't dive in, stay on your feet, body position(side on)

Tactical Learning Objectives: showing opponent onto weaker foot, keeping opponent down one side, show opponent away from goal.

Physiological Learning Objectives: decelaration , balance

Psychological Learning Objectives: 5c mix

Individual Learning Outcomes: Derren Darby, don't dive in learn how to delay and divert away from goal.

Team Learning Outcomes: learn how to delay individually with a 1vs1 situation in a large area, although 1vs1 GK can help wih communication i.e. show him on weaker foot etc encouraging good defensive principles.

Screen 5 (30 mins)

Set up / Organisation: passing and recieving back foot

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