Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Player Roles & Responsibilities 1-4-3-3

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Tony Mee
Name: Tony Mee
City: Doncaster
Country: United Kingdom
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Goalkeeper

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Goalkeeper

Goalkeeper

In Possession

Distribute effectively - try to play short to defenders or kick early with pace.

Be an option when defenders are in possession.

Communicate with outfield players. Early decisions and clear, purposeful instructions.

Out of Possession

Starting position relative to the position of the ball and in line with the ball.

Sweeper/keeper when the defence pushes up.

Shot stopping - ready position, decision whether to catch/parry or punch. React to 2nd chances.


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Full Backs

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Full Backs

Full Backs

In Possession

Try to get on the ball from the Goalkeeper.

Recognise when to get forward to suport the attacking play and when to stay back.

Look for forward passes which break lines.

Recognise when to come inside with or to receive the ball.

Out of Possession

Try to be close enough to the opposition wide player to pressure their first touch.

Try to show opponents inside until level with the penalty box, then show down the line.

Look to take quick throw-ins on your side of the pitch.


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Centre Backs

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Centre Backs

Centre Backs

In Possession

Be prepared to receive the ball from the goalkeeper.

Try to play angled passes behind the opposition. Play sharp, quick passes to FB & CM.

Attack aerial balls with power, purpose & timing.

Out of Possession

Recognise when to follow opponents short and when to hold your position.

Be comfortable playing 1v1 and 2v2, practice marking goalside and ball side.

When full backs show wide, move deep and centrally to defend crosses.


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Defensive Midfield

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Defensive Midfield

Defensive Midfielder

In Possession

Try to release wide midfield players with passes which break lines.

Try to get on the ball from the GK and defenders.Play forwards quickly when poossible.

Encourage attacking midfielders to support when playing into forwards.

Out of Possession

Drop in as a supplementary CB if CBs are pulled wide.

Provide a defensive screen, block balls into striker's feet or steal from the front.

Be close enough to defenders to pick up second balls.


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Attacking Midfield

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Attacking Midfield

Attacking Midfielder

In Possession

Try to play quick combinations in midfield.

Link play from back to front and support forwards quickly. Recognise when to support beyond the strikers.

Try to slide passes between the defenders to create chances.

Out of Possession

Play a high pressure game in midfield, try to intercept passes.

Break up the opposition play.

Try to force the opposition to play wide or backwards.


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Centre Forward

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Centre Forward

Central Striker

In Possession

Recognise when to shoot with power & precision.

Show for passes into feet and receive on the half turn.

When play is developing in wide areas, find space between defenders to attack crosses.

Out of Possession

Try to make play predictable.

Force the CB to play risky passes.

Try to prevent the ball going into midfield & win the ball from the "wrong side".


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Wide Forwards

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Wide Forwards

Wide Forwards

In Possession

Play high against the opposition full backs and threaten the space behind.

Provide accurate crosses when high up the pitch.

Work across the forward line to support the CF & disrupt the defensive line.

Recognise when to dribble or play quick combinations.

Out of Possession

Provide defensive cover in wide areas, pin the FB back.

Stop opposition crosses.

Track wide players.


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