Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Preventing Build Up in Opp. Half 1 (Start Time: 2023-02-20 19:30:00)

2v2: Endlines (20 mins)

Org.:

- 2 fields of 8 players, 12x16L; 3 x 4 minutes (players constantly rotating sides; switch one side of players each stoppage)

Instructions:

- Blue passes the ball to reds to begin play and immediately pressure. Red is trying to beat blue and score by stopping the ball on the end-line, while blue tries to win it back and score on the opposite end line

Progression:

- If they win the ball in the upper half, it's worth 2 points

- If players get split/played thru, attacking team gets 2

Coaching Points/Ques.: (No interventions during play; coach individuals off the ball then again when they're up; short coaching layers between sets)

- 1v1 technique of defending: get there quick, slow when close, low in our stance

- Make play predictable

- 2v2 technique: 2nd defender close to cover if 1st is beat, but prevents the pass thru us

- "How committed are you to winning the ball back for your team?"

- Work together

- Win the ball and try to score

Non-Focus (Red:

- Play quick and disorganize

- Take care of the ball

AOI:

- Distance between the players defending - too far apart

- Chasing the player without the ball

- Technique of defending - trying to tackle quick instead of being patient

Principles of Play:

- Compact/concentration

- Make play predictable (1st Def.); Cover (2nd Def.)

- "Don't get beat on the inside foot"

- "Protect the middle"

4v4+GK (30 mins)

Org.:

- 2 teams plus GK; 4 x 5 minutes

Instructions:

- Ball starts at coach who plays to one of the 5 red players/GK. Blue pressures the player with the ball and make an attempt to stop reds from breaking out to mini-goals. 

Progression:

- If they win the ball in the upper half and score, it's worth 2 points

Coaching Points/Ques.: (coaching over the top; 1-2 short stops max during play; layer in between sets)

- Pressure (1s), Cover (2nd), Protect (3rd), Balance (4th)

- How can we use our teammates to win the ball back?

- Work together, compact like a closed fist

- Can we intercept the ball by reading the game?

Non-Focus (Red:

- Can we move the ball quickly to score?
- How do we disorganize the defending team?

AOI:

- Distance between the players defending - too far apart

- Chasing the player without the ball

- Technique of defending - trying to tackle quick instead of being patient

Principles of Play:

- Compact/concentration

- Make play predictable (1st Def.); Cover (2nd Def.)

- "Don't get beat on the inside foot"

- "Protect the middle"