Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): TFDAcademy: S.A.C.A [shoot,assist,cross,attack] (Start Time: 2020-09-05 00:25:00)

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TFDAcademy: S.A.C.A [shoot,assist,cross,attack]

Set Up:

-Area: Half of pitch

-12 players in groups of 3 + 1 goalkeeper

-4 stations, wingers on the right/left standing in their gateway, as illustrated

-Two groups, one group on cone A, The other group on cone B

-All outfield players have a ball

-Two cones within the highlighted area, One on each side of the area [These can be positioned to coaches preference for desired crossing position.

Instructions:

-Practice starts with the player on cone A, Player A will take a direct shot at goal from their starting position, before then turning to the player on cone B and calling for the ball.

-The player on cone B will then perform a 1-2 with player A, receiving an assist,Moving to the ball and taking a direct shot at goal as illustrated.

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Instructions:

-The right winger will cross the ball, close to where the coach as set the cone for crosses to be made, [In the illustration shown the cross is to player B on the near post, Who connects with a header at goal].

Observational Tips:

-Crosses can be alternated between players A & B, For example player B can make their run to the near post,, But the winger choses to cross the ball to player A, In this circumstance player B will be acting as a decoy to the keeper, allowing player A to reach the cross.

-After each attack, On returning to their start place, Both player A & B will swap roles and cones

[so player A becomes player B and vice versa].

-The practice starts by using the wingers on the right wing, Once all three have had a turn, play switches to the left side, Each of the left wing will get a turn before repeating the practice or progressing it.

-Rotate wingers with players on cones A & B so all players experience every role in the excercise.

Progressions:

-To progress the exercise, Rotate play from one side to another after each attack, So instead of doing three attacks using the right wing, play one attack right wing the next left wing, This will add a much greater focus on players awareness, Movement and require each player to adapt to the play.

Progression Two:

-Another progression is when using a right winger, allow the left winger to join the attack, entering the area at the back post where they can add to the threat of goal, This also helps retain possession and a goal threat when crosses by-pass both player A & B. alternate with bot right/left wingers.

Coaching Points:

-All players are required to keep their heads up to improve awareness

-Have players focus on each individual element involved in the excercise, if shooting focus on scoring, If crossing, Find the player on your team.

-Good movement, Timing of runs is crucial in this excercise.

-GK as to command the area, Preventing as many attacks as possible whilst also adapting to the different sides of play.

-Focus those on the wing to alternate crosses, high/low and also use both players A & B

-Communication between players is also very beneficial to this exercise.