Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): Combination Play & Movement in the Attacking 1/3

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Name: Shane Coyne Continental FC
City: Philadelphia
Country: United States of America
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Sport: Football/Soccer
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Description

- Working with the attacking players to create combinations & opportunities in attack

- Build an understanding of the movements and supporting runs of the attacking group

- Execute and finish with a shot on goal


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 2v1 Target Striker

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2v1 Target Striker (20 mins)

SetUp

Double Penatly Area

4x4 box

Organization

Players set up as shown.

Player A starts with the ball and passes to B. Player B passes quickley into C under pressure from the defender. Player B joins to form a 2v1 to goal. Players follow their pass, player B becomes the new striker, and a new ball starts from the opposite side.

Progressions/Options

1) The attacker should be encouraged to turn and shoot as 1st option where possible

2) Play back to player B to create a 2v1

*Start with the defender being able to win the ball only after 1st touch

**Progress to full pressure

Coaching Points

Speed of Action - Quick passing/shooting

Counter Movement before checking to the ball

How to receive under pressure

Type of support run from Play B

Accuracy of finish, in corners away from keeper, through keepers legs etc


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 4v2 to Goal

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4v2 to Goal (20 mins)

Set Up

4v2 To Goal - Width of the box to half way line

Organization

Outside player (7/11) starts with the ball and plays into central player (10). Central player immediately attacks the space. This triggers striker (9) to check to the ball. Once pass is made it creates a 4v2 to goal. Change players after set period.

Progressions

- Must score within a set time (7 seconds for example)

- Counter goals for the defensive players

- Make it a 4v3 by adding another trailing defensive player

Coaching Points

Speed of Play - Highest intensity

Can striker turn to shoot?

Play forward, positive, always looking for shot on goal

Movement off the ball, timed runs

Accuracy & detail of pass, reading teammates movement, playing to correct foot


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 4v2 into 3v2 to Goal

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4v2 into 3v2 to Goal (15 mins)

Set Up

4v2 into 3v2 to Goal

Organization

Set up in a 4v2 (a 2v2 plus 2 end players). 2 central players (8 & 10) must work with the 2 end players to try to penetrate and play into the striker (9). The striker (9) can receive unopposed in the channel between the playing areas. Once the striker (9) receives the ball 10 and 8 support to make a 3v2 to goal. Defenders must stay in their respective playing areas.

Progressions

One defender can track back to make a 3v3.

Coaching Points

Communication and understanding of players 8, 9 & 10

Timing and movement of 9 when showing for and receiving the ball

Body shape and angle, can 9 turn quickly to get a shot off

Timing of support play from 8 & 10

Tempo & speed of play/action/decision-making


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Combination Play Phase/Game

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Combination Play Phase/Game (20 mins)

Set Up

6v4 to goal with counter goals

Organization

Attacking team plays with 5 players, defending team sets up with 4 players. Phase moves through player #5. If defending team win the ball they counter to the small goals.

Progressions

1) Add an additional defending midfield player

2) Lift conditions

Coaching Points

Set up in a 1-3-2-1/1-3-2-3 Formation

Look for central combinations where possible

Sharp, explosive movement when creating space to receive

Body shape when showing for and receiving the ball

Timing of movement to and away from the ball

Accuracy & detail of pass, reading teammates movement, playing to correct foot, weight


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