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SMCHS SOCCER
2013-2014 Season
BOYS FROSH/SOPH
Practice Sessions
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SM Catholic HS FROSH/SOPH Boys Soccer - 2013-2014
WEEK DAY GAME Theme
MON NTTUE NT
Nov 4- WED NT
Nov 9 THR NT
FRI NTMON 01-ENDZONE-Games
1 TUE NT DAY-OFFNov 11- WED 02-Improve Passing Rhythm & PossessionNov 15 THR TEAM PIC 03-Defending w/2 center-backs
FRI NT DAY-OFFMON 04-Defending in defending 1/3
2 TUE NT DAY-OFFNov 18- WED 05-Finishing ART - INov 22 THR 06-FBT:433-Playing out of the back
FRI NT DAY-OFFMON 07-FBT:433-Midfielders
3 TUE 08-FBT:433-WingersNov 25- WED NT HOLIDAY Nov 29 THR NT HOLIDAY
FRI NT HOLIDAY MON 09-FBT:433-Forwards
4 TUE 10-Speed of Play Dec 2- WED 11-Mids to get forward to att acking 1/3Dec 6 THR 12-442-line-training
FRICentury4:00PM N/A GAME DAY
SATMON 13-Improve possession to penetrate
5 TUE 14-Playing in attacking 1/3
Dec 9- WEDTesoro
3:00PM N/A GAME DAY
Dec 14 THR 15-Attacking in central areasFRI 16-Defending flank areasSAT 17-Sw itching the point of attack MON 18-Forwards Runs
6 TUE 19-Offside-Tactics
Dec 16- WEDSan Juan Hills4:30PM N/A GAME DAY
Dec 21 THR
FRI Trabuco3:15PM N/A GAME DAY
SAT CAPO CUP N/A GAME DAY MON CAPO CUP N/A GAME DAY
7 TUE NT HOLIDAY Dec 23- WED NT HOLIDAY Dec 28 THR TRABUCO CUP N/A GAME DAY
FRI TRABUCO CUP N/A GAME DAY SAT TRABUCO CUP N/A GAME DAY
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SM Catholic HS FROSH/SOPH Boys Soccer - 2013-2014
WEEK DAY Theme
MON NT HOLIDAY 8 TUE NT HOLIDAY
Dec 30- WED NT HOLIDAY Jan 3 THR NT HOLIDAY
FRI NT HOLIDAY MON 20-FBT:433-Playing out of t he back
9 TUE 21-FBT:433-Midfielders
Jan 6- WEDMater Dei
3:15PM N/A GAME DAY
Jan 10 THR 22-FBT:433-Playing out of t he back
FRIServite
3:15PM N/A GAME DAY
MON 23-FBT:433-Midfielders
10 TUE 24-FBT:433-Wingers
Jan 13- WEDMater Dei
3:15PM N/A GAME DAY Jan 17 THR 25-FBT:433-Forwards
FRIJ Serra
3:15PM N/A GAME DAY
MON 26-Pressing
11 TUE 27-Attacking flank areas Jan 20- WED 28-Playing out of the back Jan 24 THR 29-Finishing-ART II
FRISt J. Bosco
3:15PM N/A GAME DAY
MON 30-Ful lbacks overlap & cross
12 TUE 31-Zonal Defending
Jan 27- WEDMater Dei
3:15PM N/A GAME DAY Feb 1 THR 32-Mids pressure, cover & balance
FRI 33-Playing into Negative SpaceSAT 34-Counter-Attack MON 35-Defending in mid 1/3
13 TUE 36-Forw ards-Midfielders Bunker
Feb 3- WEDServite
6:15PM N/A GAME DAY
Feb 7 THR 37-Playing in attacking 1/3
FRIMater Dei
3:15PM N/A GAME DAY
MONJ Serra
3:15PM N/A GAME DAY
14 TUE 38-Forwards Combine & Shoot
Feb 11- WEDSt J. Bosco
3:15PM N/A GAME DAY
Feb 15 THRFRI
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THEME: WARM-UP SESSION 0 SMCHS SOCCERDYNAMIC SPEED WARM-UP
DYNAMIC SPEED WARMUP0:00 (CHAN): WARM-UP
1. Jogging2. High Knees3. Butt Kicks4. Sliders Forward5. Sliders Backwards6. High Knees, Butt Kicks (1-2-31-2-3)7. Side-Shuffle facing inside (swing arms)8. Skipping, arms swinging forward9. Skipping, arms swinging backward10. Skipping, high knees & across11. Kareoke high trailing knee stride12. Sliders Forward swinging the foot inside13. Sprints 3 sets
DYNAMIC MUSCLE WARM-UPDYNAMIC MUSCLE WARMUP0:05 (CHAN): WARM-UP
1. Open the gate2. Close the gate3. Toe up/Reach down4. Kicks Across Body5. High Kicks
6.
High Heels7. Forward Lunges with body rotation8. Lateral Lunges
9. Backward Lunges10. Knee Grabs11. Spidermans12. Inch Worms
STRECHINGSTRETCHING OUT THE LINE0:10 (CHAN): WARM-UP
1. Step forward one foot landing2. Swing inside of foot3. Hiesmans4. Partner Swinging legs5. Russian Hamstring6. Leg stretch: side, back, fore
7. Single Leg Squats8. Face up leg across body9. Scorpions10. Butterflies11. Hollywoods12. Free Time
PLYOMETRICSPLYOMETRICS
0:15 (CHAN): WARM-UP1. Bunny Hops2. Squat Jumps3. In-N-Outs4. Quick Feet forward5. Slalom shuffling run6. Facing: both feet in, both feet out7. Facing: Scissors8. Facing: Hurdles9. Facing away: Hurdles10. Right foot only11. Left foot only12. RT foot only HALF way, LT the rest13. Facing back: in-n-outs14. Facing back: shuffling
15.
Facing back: quick feet16. 2-High Knees17. Header right, header left18. 2 steps forward, 1 back19. Sprint to last row cone, back & full sprint20. Lateral hops through cones
21.
Drunk walk (cross-legged)22. Jumping Jacks
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THEME: WARM-UP SESSION 0 SMCHS SOCCERSKILL CIRCUIT
SKILL CIRCUIT0:25 (CHAN): WARM-UP
2 PLAYERS / 1 BALL AT NARROW END
1. Dribble2. Skill in the middle3. Give & Goes4. 2-touch passing5. Chip passes passer stands momentarily
in the middle on his way to opposite line6. Volleys (right foot, then left)7. Chest traps down to foot & pass8. Knee traps (right foot, then left)9. 1-touch passing (rotate CW, then CCW)10. Headers (back high then back low)
5x10 CHANNELS ( CHAN )
COERVER SKILLSSKILL CIRCUIT0:25 (10x10 DIAMOND): WARM-UP
PROGRATION
Post an extra player at each flag to exercisegraduated pressure on the dribbler.
After pressuring the ball, player moves to wheredribbler started from. Dribbler stays at flagafter delivering pass to opposite cone to act asdefender on the next dribbler.
2 PLAYERS / 1 BALL AT EACH END
Moves start CW (then switch CCW)Players dribble towards the flag (representinga defender) and perform the move. Pass tonext player in line after going past the flag.
1. Split the flag2. Pullbacks, step-over with 180 turn3. Step-over, outside cut and pass4. Rolls, inside cut and pass5. Scissors, pull-back and pass6. Body flicks/ Hook Turn7. Cruyffs
BOCA JRS SKILL CIRCUITSKILL CIRCUIT0:25 (20x20 GRID): WARM-UP
8 PLAYERS (MIN)/ 4 BALLS
Moves start CW (then switch CCW)Players dribble towards flag in front of them,perform the move and work around the flagin the indicated flow (CW or CCW) thendeliver a pass to next player on the cone
1. Split the flag2. V cuts3. Step-overs4. Scissors5. Cruyffs
DOUBLE-SQUARE LAYOUT
GRID with FLAGS in the center setabout 2 yards apart
IN & OUTS TO 3v3 KEEP-AWAYSKILL CIRCUIT0:25 (20x20 GRID): WARM-UP
NOTE : vary the size of the grid according toplayers technical abilities.
COACHING POINTS:1. Quick transitions2. Positive 1st touch from bumper3. Trailing player positioning to Rx
10 PLAYERS (MIN)/ 2 BALLS (2 teams)
Players around the perimeter 1 of each color1 or 2 players of each color inside the GRID w/a ball each
1. Dribble to perimeter and pass toteammate exchanging places (IN/OUT)
2. Inbound players cannot play the sameperimeter and perform a skill in thecenter (stops and starts, changes of speed/direction)
PROG#1 : 2 players / 1 ball each colorplayer without ball supports to Rx next pass from bumper
PROG#2 : 2v2 (3v3) with 1 ball in the middle. Team in possession plays IN/OUT defenders attempt regain ofpossession to dynamically switch roles
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THEME: PRE-MATCH WARM-UP SESSION 0 SMCHS SOCCERDYNAMIC SPEED WARM-UP
DYNAMIC SPEED WARMUP0:00 (CHAN): WARM-UP
AS DEFINED IN PREVIOUS PAGES
DYNAMIC MUSCLE WARM-UPDYNAMIC MUSCLE WARMUP0:05 (CHAN): WARM-UP
AS DEFINED IN PREVIOUS PAGES
STRECHINGSTRETCHING OUT THE LINE0:10 (CHAN): WARM-UP
AS DEFINED IN PREVIOUS PAGES
SKILL CIRCUITSKILL CIRCUIT0:15 (CHAN): WARM-UP
2 PLAYERS / 1 BALL AT NARROW END
1. Dribble2. Skill in the middle3. Give & Goes4. 2-touch passing5. Chip passes passer stands momentarily
in the middle on his way to opposite line6. Volleys (right foot, then left)7. Chest traps down to foot & pass8. Knee traps (right foot, then left)9. 1-touch passing (rotate CW, then CCW)10. Headers (back high then back low)
5x10 CHANNELS ( CHAN )
4+3 v 4 KEEP-AWAYSKILL CIRCUIT0:20 (20x40 GRID): KEEP-AWAY
COACHING POINTS:1. Create a passing rhythm2. Crisp passes3. Game-ready mentality
NOTE: remaining players in a 4+1 v 4 keep-away in 20x20 GRID. GKs warm-up with GKcoach or on their own.
11 PLAYERS (STARTERS)/ 1 BALL4+3 v 4 KEEP-AWAY
1. YELLOW players are CD, CM, CF2. 4 BLUES support 3 YELLOWS to
maintain possession3. 4 REDS work together to regain
possession4. On regaining possession, REDS andBLUES switch roles on the fly.
PHASE OF PLAYPHASE OF PLAY0:30 (HALF FIELD)
COACHING POINTS:1. Attackers: create goal scoring
opportunities2. Attackers: keep possession and work
together to regain possession if ball islost
3. Defenders: organization to regainpossession4. Defenders: communication and
linkage with goalkeeper5. Defenders: goalkeeper organization of
the backline
4 V 3 + GK / 1 BALL
1. Attackers work on patterns to createscoring opportunities
2. CM feeds a pass to CF who returns ballback to CM
3. CM can now pass to either OM ordribble through the middle to force
defenders to commit
NOTE : when defenders regain possession,they attempt to move the ball forward andplay it back to coach on the half line defenders should not just boot the ball, butmove the ball out of the area undercomposure.
PROG#1 : add attacking CM and defendingHM to defend the central attacking area.
PROG#2 : change starting position to a goalkick and work on playing out of the back.
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THEME: END ZONE GAMES SESSION 1 SMCHS SOCCERTechnical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
0:00 (CHAN): WARM-UPSKILL CIRCUIT 10-15 Movements & Stretching
RONDOS
0:10 (10x10): RONDOS ORGANIZATION
3v2 - RONDOS1. Defenders: first-in, first-out
ACTIVITY 10:10 (44x30): RECEIVING & SPACE
COACHING POINTS:1. Keeping play at pace2. Moving
ORGANIZATION6P /2 B Receiving and Moving2. Netball rules3. Rugby rules4. Short-Short-Long passing sequence
ACTIVITY 20: 20 (44x30): END ZONE GAME
COACHING POINTS:
1. Timing of runs2. Time/Accuracy of pass3. Transition from defense/attack
ORGANIZATION6 v 6, 1 BALL
1. ENDZONE is offside2. Neither team defends ENDZONES3. Use own ENDZONE to keep possession4. Score with pass from teammate or dibble into zone
OBJECTIVE: penetrate ENZONE with dribble or pass.
Fundamental: Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 30:45 (44x30): MARKING END ZONE
COACHING POINTS:1. Timing of penetrating run2. Losing marker3. Marking, Tracking & Positioning to
intercept passes
ORGANIZATION6 v 6, 1 BALL
1. As previous exercise2. Players are assigned one opponent that must
defend only3. Each team has a free player who must stay in their
defending half4. This player can help with the attack
Match Related: Expanded Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 41:10 (44x50): ENDZONE SOCCER
COACHING POINTS:1. Attitude to beat players on the dribble2. Timing, Accuracy, Pace of PASS3. Timing, Type & Placement of RUNS4. TECH/TACT to beat GK on
breakaways.
ORGANIZATION7 v 7 + 2-GKS ENZONE SOCCER
1. Ball must be passed to ENZONE before a goalcan be scored.
2. Dribbling into ENZONE allowed
GAMEGAME: 9v9 + 2 GK1:20 (HALF PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:1. As previous activity2. Aggressive, Alert & Engaged3. Timing, Accuracy, Pace
ORGANIZATION
4-3-2 v 3-4-2 FOCUS:
Technical/Tactical application of throughpasses.
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THEME: PASSING RHYTHM AND POSSESSION SESSION 2 SMCHS SOCCETechnical Warm-Up
WARM-UP0:00 (10x10): CORVER SKILLS1. INSIDE-OUTSIDE (R-only, L-only)2. Bobbing (bells)3. Toe touches going forward (L/R)
ORGANIZATION GROUPS of 3/ each player with a ball4. Dribble backwards (R-only, L-only)5. Dribble backwards R/L6. Sideways dribble (R-only, L-only)
7. Slalom (chopping the ball across)8. Pull it back with L, push it forward with R
then pull it back with R, push it with L 9. Pull it(across body) push it forward with same foot10. Slalom with two outside touches11. Pull it push twice12. Slap across going forward with both feet
ACTIVITY 10:15 (15x15 DIAMOND): PASSING
COACHING POINTS:1. Body positioning: sideways on2. Timing of check3. Play out quickly and MOVE!4. Clean & crispy balls: RHYTHM
ORGANIZATION
5 Players per GRID, 1 BALL1. X2 checks away at an angle & looks over shoulder2. X1 plays him a ball3. X2 opens up and plays to X34. X3 backpedals to open-up & receive5. Pass and move
ACTIVITY 20:30 (40x30): IN & OUTS to 3v3 keep-away
COACHING POINTS:
1. Quick transitions2. Positive 1st touch from bumper3. Trailing player positioning to Rx
ORGANIZATIONNOTE: have same # of players in & out grid1. Players inside grid perform a move and pass to bumper to
exchange positions with
2. PROG#1 : 2 players / 1 ball each colorplayer without ball supports to Rx next pass from bumper3. PROG#2 :2v2 (3v3) with 1 ball in the middle.
Team in possession plays IN/OUT
Fundamental: Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 30:45 (44x30): Multi-goal GAME
COACHING POINTS:1. Movement2. Anticipation3. Changing the play from congested zones.
ORGANIZATIONSetup Players in team+1 # of goals
1. Teams score by passing through any of thegates setup in the grid
2. May be able to score with a dribble thru gate
OBJECTIVE: short-short-long passing rhythm
Extended Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 41:00 (44x60): BUMPERS game
COACHING POINTS:1. Pace of passes and final pass, setting up
one another for good shots on target.2. Follow through on the strike.3. Attitude to create & execute finishing
opportunities
ORGANIZATION(44x60) 5+4 v 5+4; 2 GK
1) 5v5 inside grid with unlimited touches2) Perimeter players limited to 2 touches3) Players behind goals have 1 touch only4) Team scored on switches with their outside
players
HIGHLITE: Individual Finishing
GAMEGAME: 9v9 + 2 GK1:30 (HALF-FIELD)
COACHING POINTS:
1. Find space for penetration2. What supporting shape are we keeping?3. What attacking shape are we creating?
ORGANIZATION
3-4-2 v 4-3-2 EMPHASIS:Possession and connection between the lines.
FOCUS:
Short-short-long possession rhythm.
3-4-2 VS 4-3-2
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THEME: DEFENDING W/2 CENTERBACKS SESSION 3 SMCHS SOCCERTechnical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
0:00 (CHAN): Warm-up with ball MovementROLLS, BELLS, DRIBBBLE CUTS
IN & OUTS SKILL CIRCUITChanges of Speed / Direction
RONDOS
0:10 (20x10): RONDOS ORGANIZATION
4v1 - RONDOS1. 3 passes to transition to next grid
ACTIVITY 10:15 (40x30 GRID): CONTROL
COACHING POINTS:1. First touch out of feet2. Few touches to ball long strides3. Head up before passing4. Quality pass to next player in line
ORGANIZATION
2 players 1 ball
1. Pass and stretch2. Volleys inside cone: slide body3. Volleys shuffle to left, then right4. Chest to volley5. Header touch ball shift R/L
ACTIVITY 20:25 (50x40): PASSING in TEAMS
COACHING POINTS:1. As before and SHIELDING2. Dont give up on the ball3. Dont stand still
ORGANIZATION2 TEAMS passing 1 TEAM defending
1. A and B teams keep-away from C team2. Defenders score to PUGGS on take-away3. 10 PASSES=1PT
NO TACKLING: intercept passes only.
Fundamental: Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 30: 35 (30x40): 4v4 GAME
COACHING POINTS:1. Body shape: defending side-on2. Proper support: angle and distance3. Communication
4. Decision to pressure/delay
ORGANIZATION
4 v 4+GK
1. Defense: 4 backs2. Offense: 3 MIDS, 1 FWD
Defenders play to either goal if ball won
Match Related: Expanded Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 41:00 (40x25): BACK-MID Transition
COACHING POINTS:1. Line of confrontation2. When to step hard (pressure)3. When to drop-off (crosses)4. Connectedness with MIDS5. Making play predictable6. Proper handing-off of attackers
ORGANIZATION
5 v 6+GK with 2 TARGETS
1. Defense: 4-2-02. Offense: 0-3-2
Defenders play to either target if ball won
GAMEGAME: 9v9 + 2 GK1:20 (HALF PITCH) COACHING POINTS:1. Make play predictable2. Covering defender pushes attacker3. Aggressive, Alert & Engaged
ORGANIZATION
4-3-2 v 3-4-2 FOCUS:
Center fullbacks coordinate defending
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THEME: DEFENDING in DEFENDING THIRD SESSION 4 SMCHS SOCCERTechnical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY0:00 (CHAN): Warm-up with ball Movement
2 Players partner-up to press, cover cone Switching roles: 1st defender declares Igo when pressing
RONDOS0:10 (10x10x4): RONDOS
ORGANIZATION1+2-N v 1 - RONDOS
1. Neutrals stay for 2 minutes
2. 5-passes and switch grid: Ns follow the ball
ACTIVITY 10:15 (20x20 GRID): PASSING
COACHING POINTS:1. Turn hips to play in direction2. Good pace/weight on ball
VAR: takeovers with diagonal runs-leave ball at firstcone and run across the other cone to pass that ball.
ORGANIZATION1. Setup a 10x10 INNER GRID2. Players on outside cones3. Dribble to INNER cone and turn
VAR : use left foot only4. Dribble and stop ball on INNER cone. Move
CCW to next cone and pass to next player
ACTIVITY 20:25 (40x40): 1v1 4 goals
COACHING POINTS:1. First-touch2. Change of Speed3. Attacking the front foot
ORGANIZATION
1. P1 starts with pass across P22. P2 dribbles up to score on P1s goal3. P1 attempts closing in and tackling ball
away
Fundamental: Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 30: 30 (20x20): HORNETS GAME
COACHING POINTS:1. Awareness & Decision Making2. Accuracy of Pass3. Communication
4. Defending side-on
ORGANIZATION3 GROUPS of 3 players
1. 1 team plays 3 passes before switching ball to othergrid
2. Defending team sends 1 player at a time3. When defenders win it, they play it also to another
gird. Players losing ball become defenders
Match Related: Expanded Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 40:55 (FULL): DEFENDING IN DEF 1/3
COACHING POINTS:1. Quick pressure on the ball 2. Intercept & know where to play it 3. Organization when attackers are on
ORGANIZATION3 Teams of 5 Players Each + GK
Play 5v2, 5v3
1. TEAMS in outside grid play 10-pass keep-away andtransition to score on goal.
2. 2 defenders steps in to win ball. If they win it, playto targets
ADD: additional defender to 5v3. ADD: holding MID starting from middle when defense wins possession to score on targets. ADD: attacker from OPP grid to pressure MID.
GAMEGAME: 9v9 + 2 GK1:20 (HALF PITCH) COACHING POINTS:1. Make play predictable2. Covering defender pushes attacker3. Aggressive, Alert & Engaged4. Find outlets to play ball out
ORGANIZATION
4-3-2 v 3-4-2 FOCUS:
Center fullbacks coordinate defending
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THEME: ART OF FINISHING I SESSION 5 SMCHS SOCCERTechnical Warm-Up
ACTIVITY 10:00 (30x40): Warm-up with ball Movement
Start with balls in pitch & all field players working on movement and approaching a ballto practice technique. GK calls for a shot.
Then transition into 1v1 shooting exercise.
ORGANIZATION
( 30x40 ) - 2 groups of 8; 2-GKS
1) Revue shooting technique:a) ball-peek-ballb) hop & loadc) hips in direction of shotd) looking down at the ball to strike in middle;e) follow thru with landing foot & head down
ACTIVITY 20:10 (40x44): Finish Activity COACHING POINTS:
ART of Finishing=Attitude, Repetitions & Technique
1) Players must look to shoot.2) Do they look immediately to goal?3) Quality of FIRST touch
ORGANIZATION
( 40x44 ) - 2 groups of 8; 2-GKS
1) Coach plays ball in middle2) 1 player from each position joins for 3v33) 5-touch maximum to finish
Fundamental: Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 30:35 (44x60): Individual Finishing
COACHING POINTS:1. Pace of passes and final pass, setting up
one another for good shots on target.2. Follow through on the strike.3. Attitude to create & execute finishing
opportunities
ORGANIZATION(44x60) 5+4 v 5+4, 2-GK
1) 5v5 inside grid with unlimited touches2) Perimeter players limited to 2 touches3) Players behind goals have 1 touch only4) Team scored on switches with their outside
players
HIGHLITE: Individual Finishing
Match Related: Expanded Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 41:00 (44x80): Finishing as a Team
COACHING POINTS:1. Can the attacking team finish their shots?2. Are they looking to shoot?3. Executing the final pass before the shot.
Quick shots off of transition.
ORGANIZATION(44x80) 6+2 v 6+2; 2-N; 2-GK
1) Perimeter players play 1-touch2) Players behind goals chip balls to their
teammates they can play to NEUTRALS as well
HIGHLITE: Team Finishing
GAMEGAME: 9v9 + 2 GK1:20 (3/4 PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:1. Create finish opportunities for self or
teammates2. Urgency to execute on opportunities3. Goals as end-product
ORGANIZATION
3-4-2 v 4-3-2 FOCUS:
Teach attackers to finish at pace.
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THEME: 4-3-3 PLAYING OUT OF THE BACK SESSION 6 SMCHS SOCCERTechnical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY0:00 (CHAN): WARM-UP
SKILL CIRCUIT 10-15 Movements & Stretching
ACTIVITY 10:10 (20x10): Passing Patterns
COACHING POINTS:1. Targets quality of pass2. Worker quality of reception3. Worker quality of pass
ORGANIZATION4P / 2B in 20x10 Area1. Pattern 1: play-in, play-back2. Pattern 2: play-in, open up body to play
opposite target
note: workers switch across prior to receiving ball
ACTIVITY 20: 20 (30x15): PLAYING OUT
COACHING POINTS:1. Spreading out whilst in possession2. Shape of the 4 players3. Placement of the passes
ORGANIZATION
4v1 Playing out of the back keep-away
1. 4 players keep away v 1and attempt to score bydribbling with the ball on the opposite line
2. Restriction 1: every player must touch the ball priorto scoring
3. Restriction 2: 1 touch max.
Fundamental: Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 30:45 (30x30): PLAYING OUT
COACHING POINTS:1. Angles of support2. Receive with open body stance3. Playing with head up
ORGANIZATION4v2/4v2 - Progression
1. As play develops from the back, one of the playersin possession dribbles/pass and joins teammate inopponents grid to attempt to score
2. On loss of possession, extra player drops off toassigned grid
Match Related: Expanded Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 4
1:10 (44x50): PLAYING OUT COACHING POINTS:1. GK type of service2. Body positioning: sideways on3. Anticipate next touch4. Read the pressure
ORGANIZATION
Developing Playing out of the Back
1. GK two options from CBs2. FBs options3. HM options: playing in the diagonal
Introduce gradual pressure:-to CBs
-to HM
-to Outside backs
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK1:30 (HALF PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:1. Open body stance to receive passes2. How to play through defending 1/33. Communication
ORGANIZATION
4-3-2 v 3-4-2 FOCUS:
Coordination from the GK, back four andHM to develop play from the back
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THEME: 4-3-3 MIDFIELDERS SESSION 7 SMCHS SOCCERTechnical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
0:00 (CHAN): WARM-UPSKILL CIRCUIT 10-15 Movements & Stretching
RONDOS
0:10 (20x10): RONDOS ORGANIZATION
4+1 v 2 - RONDOS1. 3 passes to transition to next grid
ACTIVITY 10:10 (20x15): QUAD-TRIS
COACHING POINTS:1. Open body stance2. Play with head up3. Sharp passing
ORGANIZATIONPassing Sequence min of 5 players2. Pass and RUN to the middle of rectangle3. A defender can be added to introduce
graduated pressure
ACTIVITY 20:20 (MID): PASSING PATTERN I
COACHING POINTS:1. Sharp passes2. Movement off the ball3. Diagonal connections
ORGANIZATIONMID 1/3 of field, full width, about 35 yards long, plus 10yard target zone
1. Passing & Moving pattern2. Keep the ball on the ground3. Play with open body stance
Fundamental: Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 40:35 (MID): FUNCTIONAL
COACHING POINTS:1. Timing of passes2. Timing of runs
3.
Read target body shape
ORGANIZATION As previous setup
1. 2 defenders added2. One MID makes penetrating run to complete
passing sequence3. Defenders play into targets to score
Match Related: Expanded Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 40:50 (MID): FUNCTIONAL
COACHING POINTS:1. Checking runs to connect2. Timing of runs
ORGANIZATION4v3 to 1v1+GK
1. Defenders play into targets to score2. Target pushes up as high as possible3. 1v1 initially
Progression: allow MID to make penetrating run for a 2v1
GAMEGAME: 9v9 + 2 GK1:20 (HALF PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:1. In possession2. Movement off/on the ball3. Head on a swivel
ORGANIZATION
4-3-2 v 3-4-2 FOCUS:
Coordination from the MIDS to developscoring opportunities
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THEME: 4-3-3 WINGERS SESSION 8 SMCHS SOCCERTechnical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
0:00 (CHAN): WARM-UPSKILL CIRCUIT 10-15 Movements & Stretching
ACTIVITY 10:10 (20x20): KEEPAWAY
COACHING POINTS:
1. Rapid changes of direction2. Make good passes3. Decision Making and attitude to
maintain possession
ORGANIZATION2v2 in active grid1. 3 passes before a switch is made to next grid2. 2v2 in a given grid3. Ball can be switched to any grid but the
player ratio needs to be maintained
ACTIVITY 20:20 (40x60): 8v8 BOX Game
COACHING POINTS:1. Good Decision Making2. Combination play3. Passes into space to stretch defense
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Recognize earliest penetration w/olosing possession5. Create width, depth & mobility
ORGANIZATION
1. 1PT for passing to team mate whoreceives under control in any of the fourboxes.
2. Pass must come from outside the box3. Receiver must be outside the box when
pass was played.4. Final passer cannot be also the receiver
Fundamental: Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 30:45 (HALF): WINGER movements
COACHING POINTS:1. Winger sideways on position2. Creating space in front or behind3. Decision to penetrate with dribble or pass
ORGANIZATION
4v3+GK and Server/Target NO-PLAY zone
1. Play starts from target to BLUE2. Develop play through the WING player3. Defenders play to target for a point
Progression: switch no-play zones.
Match Related: Expanded Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 41:10 (HALF): Switching PoA
COACHING POINTS:1. Pace of the ball & Movement2. Attacking sideline3. Quality of crosses4. Early crosses to get behind retreating
defense.
ORGANIZATION4+T v 4+GK, +2T NO PRESS ZONE
1. Find the winger who can dribble into ZONE2. Winger looks for a cross into runners3. Runners criss-cross their runs to confuse defenders
Progression: remove ZONES and add a DEFENDING HM
GAMEGAME: 9v9 + 2 GK1:20 (HALF PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:1. Attacking down the line2. Timing of crosses3. Runs to support crosses
ORGANIZATION
4-3-2 v 3-4-2 FOCUS:
Coordination from WINGERS to developscoring opportunities
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THEME: 4-3-3 FORWARDS SESSION 9 SMCHS SOCCERTechnical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY0:00 (CHAN): WARM-UP
SKILL CIRCUIT 10-15 Movements & Stretching
ACTIVITY 10:10 (10x20): Y-Passing Pattern
COACHING POINTS:1. Sharp passes
2. Quality execution
ORGANIZATION5P/1B Y-Passing Pattern1. Start with 1-2 and spin-off2. Proceed to 1-2 on top of Y3. Receiver spins out to receive4. And dribbles back to starting position
ACTIVITY 20: 20 (HALF): Y-Passing to Goal
COACHING POINTS:1. Timing of runs2. Time/Accuracy of pass3. Finishing
ORGANIZATION
4v3+GK Y-Passing to Goal NO PLAY ZONE
1. As in previous activity, now going to goal2. Start with shadow pressure only3. Increase defensive pressure gradually
Fundamental: Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 30:45 (44x30): 4V4+4
COACHING POINTS:1. Combination play2. Change of pace in the game3. Attitude to finish
ORGANIZATION
4+4T v 4+4T in Penalty box
1. Half-court basketball rules apply2. Can only use their own color bumpers3. Two minute games
Progression: use IN/OUT rules when defenders regain ball
Match Related: Expanded Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 41:10 (HALF) FINISHING PATTERN
COACHING POINTS:1. Using patterns to create space2. Penetration3. Finishing
ORGANIZATION
4 v 4+GK Finishing Exercise
1. CB plays wall pass to HM2. CB plays to WINGER3. Winger dribbles down the wing for a cross4. AM makes far post run5. HM makes near post run6. CB makes center of the field run
Progression: add 2 pressing CBs, 1 HM, etc
ACTIVITY 41:25 (HALF): Finding the Front Runners
COACHING POINTS:1. Pace of the ball & Movement2. Attacking sideline3. Quality of crosses4. Early crosses to get behind retreating defense.
ORGANIZATION4 v 4+GK, +2T NO PRESS ZONE
1. Find the winger who can dribble into ZONE2. Winger looks for a cross into runners3. Runners criss-cross their runs to confuse defenders
Progression: remove ZONES and add a DEFENDING HM
GAMEGAME: 9v9 + 2 GK1:40 (HALF PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:1. Focus and Intensity2. Attitude to retain possession & regain
the ball if lost
ORGANIZATION
4-3-2 v 3-4-2FOCUS:
Coordination with forwards on the attack toproduce goal-scoring opportunities.
Spin off after 1-2
1-2 & spin out
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THEME: SPEED OF PLAY SESSION 10 SMCHS SOCCER
W ARM -UP
(UNRESTRICTED ) - 18 players, 2 GKS
1. 2P/1B Pass and Move2. Change Direction3. Change Speed
Coaching Points
1. Crisp passes2. Communicate with your body movement3. short, short, long passing patterns
PHASE I
(60x30) 6+2T v 6+2T1. Game is bi-directional2. Score by connecting both ends with pass3. Bumpers are played-in when teammate passes
VAR: 2-touches, MUST have 2-touches, etc.
Coaching Points
1. Turn to face direction you want to play2. Pace of the game3. Attacking Shape4. Tactical positions5. Circulation: dont let the ball die on the grass
PHASE II
(40x44) - 8v8 +2GK
1. Players inside marked area play 2-touch2. Unlimited touches on the flank
Coaching Points
1. As above2. Pressure the ball as a unit when possession is
lost3. Communicate
G AME 4-4-2 V 4-4-2
T ASK ORIENTATION :
1. D OWN A GOAL LATE IN THE GAME 2. DOWN A GOAL , MAN-UP (11 V10)3. UP A GOAL , MAN-DOWN (10 V11)4. ONE TEAM PLAYS POSSESSION ONLY :
10 P ASSES =1PT
Coaching Points
1. Attacking shape when in possession2. Proper body position on the attack3. When possession is lost, pressure the ball4. Specific technique: bending passes, playing to
the foot away from the defender, a long drivenpass to break pressure.
5. Constant tactical awareness of the shape of thegame.
11v11 GAME FORMATION : 4-4-2 V 4-4-2 CM: Forward pass that beats opposition
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THEME: MIDS TO ATTACKING THIRD SESSION 11 SMCHS SOCCERTechnical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY0:00 (40x20): Warm-up with ball Movement
Stops & StartsIN & OUTS SKILL CIRCUITChanges of Speed / Direction
RONDOS0:10 (10x10x4): RONDOS
ORGANIZATION1+2-N v 1 - RONDOS
1. Neutrals stay for 2 minutes
2. 5-passes and switch grid: Ns follow the ball
ACTIVITY 10:15 (10x10): Receiving to TURN
COACHING POINTS:1. Receiver looks R/L before turning2. Quality touches to ball finesse3. Awareness4. Communication
ORGANIZATION3 PLAYERS / 1 BALL1. OUTSIDE players remain static:2. Receiver looks before turning the ball
OUTSIDE players receive across:3. Move to far cone as soon as receiver gets ball4. First touch takes OUTSIDE player to
opposite cone WHICH foot to use whenpassing?
Fundamental: Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 20:20 (30x20): SWITCH POINT OF ATTACK
COACHING POINTS:1. Play the way you are facing2. Offensive players must show for ball3. Limit to 2-touch4. Up-Down-Through passing pattern
ORGANIZATION
5v3 in GRID
1. WHITE seven passes = 1 pt.2. BLUE scores by taking ball away and
scoring on either diagonal goal3. WHITE off on BLUE score
VAR: make it a 4-goal diagonal game.4v4 in the middle with 2 supportingteammates on all 4 gates.
ACTIVITY 40:50 (25x40): Possess to Penetrate
COACHING POINTS:
1. When to penetrate or possess?2. Possess until a new opportunity to
penetrate emerges.3. Good decision-making
ORGANIZATION
4v4 + 4NEUTRALS
1. Neutrals support Attack2. Attackers must play to neutral in one
gate to receive back and attack opp gate3. Use sideline neutrals when penetration is
not possible
Match Related: Expanded Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 51:10 (30x20): TRANSITION to PENETRATE
COACHING POINTS:1. Transition Attitude2. Good Decision Making
ORGANIZATION
BACK-to-BACK goals assigned ZONES
1. Team with possession plays 6v32. Transition to assigned zone to score with a pass to
player on either sideline
GAMEGAME: 9v9 + 2 GK1:30 (HALF PITCH) COACHING POINTS:1. Penetrate or Possess?2. Good Decision Making3. Aggressive, Alert & Engaged
ORGANIZATION
3-4-2 v 4-3-2 FOCUS:
Teach MIDS possess to penetrate
BLU RED
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THEME: 4-4-2 LINE TRAINING SESSION 12 SMCHS SOCCERI. Technical Warm-Up
WARM-UP0:00 (GRID): DYNAMIC WARM-UP
ORGANIZATION 4 CORNERS/ 4 BALLS
BOCA JRS SKILL CIRCUIT
ACTIVITY 10:10 (15x15 DIAMOND): PASSING
COACHING POINTS:1. Body positioning: sideways on2. Use deception: lunge before rxing3. Play out quickly and MOVE!4. Clean & crispy balls: RYTHM
ORGANIZATION
5 Players per GRID, 1 BALL
1. X2 checks at an angle & looks over shoulder2. X1 plays him a ball3. X2 opens up and plays to X34. Pass and move
II. DISCOVERY PHASE ACTIVITY 20:10 (30x40): KEEP-AWAY
COACHING POINTS:1. BLUE compresses on loss of
possession2. BLUE expands shape when
possession is regained3. Communication4. Supporting runs5. Rhythm of play
ORGANIZATION
10v6 KEEP-AWAY
1. BLUE Plays in towards the center circle2. RED plays in any direction3. BLUE keeps team shape while in possession
and are limited to 2-touch.4. RED is allowed unlimited touches.5. When out, restart with a throw-in
III. TRAINING PHASE ACTIVITY 30:45 (30x30): LINE TRAINING
COACHING POINTS:
1. Keep field as wide as possible2. Remain patient on the ball3. Tempt opposition out of defensive
block4. Circulate the ball when to pass fwd?5. Be aware of the danger of losing the
ball.
ORGANIZATION
8+GK v 6
1. Team of 8 tries to score in one of the goals.
2. Team of 6 plays defensively in a disciplinedblock.3. Team of 6 waits for a mistake to counter to
BIG goal.
IV. GAME PHASE8v8 GAME1:10 (HALF-FIELD)
COACHING POINTS:1. Find space for penetration2. What supporting shape are we
keeping?3. What attacking shape are we creating?
ORGANIZATION
1. BLUE positions itself around the centercircle and waits for an opportunity to
counterattack.2. RED tries to build-up patiently.
FOCUS:
Teach penetrating and defending shape.
2-3-2 VS 2-3-2
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THEME: IMPROVE POSSESSION TO PENETRATE SESSION 13 SMCHS SOCCERTechnical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
0:00 (CHAN): Warm-up w/o ballSLAP ROLLS, BELLS, DRIBBBLE CUTS
IN & OUTS SKILL CIRCUITChanges of Speed / Direction
RONDOS
0:10 (10x10): 3v2 RONDOSORGANIZATION
3v2 RONDOS1. Defenders: first-in, first-out
ACTIVITY 10:15 (FREE): COMBINATION PLAY
COACHING POINTS:1. Attack back of defenders foot2. Supporting player within reach3. Clean execution
ORGANIZATION
3P / 1BALL
1. Wall Passes2. Overlaps3. Take-overs
ACTIVITY 20: 20 (30x20): 4v4 Possession
COACHING POINTS:1. Use width of field2. Communicate & switch ball quickly.
ORGANIZATION
2 TEAMS of 4
1. Score by passing to off team in corner
2.
Off player can slide to either corner tosupport team with ball.
VAR: change numbers to 4v3
Fundamental: Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 30:40 (40x30): 4v2 KEEP-AWAY
COACHING POINTS:1. Play on first touch2. Play away from defenders feet3. Open up for passing options
4.
Find the SPLITS
ORGANIZATION
3 TEAM with 4 players each 1 team defending
4. 3 passes before switch to other half5. On transfer 2 new defenders enter grid
Match Related: Expanded Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 41:00 (40x60): 8v8 BOX Game
COACHING POINTS:1. Good Decision Making2. Combination play3. Passes into space to stretch defense4. Recognize earliest penetration w/o
losing possession5. Create width, depth & mobility
ORGANIZATION
1. 1PT for passing to team mate whoreceives under control in any of the fourboxes.
2. Pass must come from outside the box3. Receiver must be outside the box when
pass was played.4. Final passer cannot be also the receiver
GAMEGAME: 9v9 + 2 GK1:20 (HALF PITCH) COACHING POINTS:1. Attitude to challenge2. Good Decision Making3. Aggressive, Alert & Engaged
ORGANIZATION
3-4-2 v 4-3-2 FOCUS:
Teach possession with a purpose
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THEME: PLAYING IN ATTACKING THIRD SESSION 14 SMCHS SOCCERTechnical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
0:00 (40x20): Warm-up with ball MovementStops & Starts
IN & OUTS SKILL CIRCUITChanges of Speed / Direction
RONDOS
0:10 (20x10): RONDOS ORGANIZATION
3 v 2+1 - RONDOS1. Intercept pass and transition to own grid
ACTIVITY 10:15 (40x20 GRID): COMBINATION
COACHING POINTS:1. Attackers keep the ball circulating2. Communication aspects as defenders enter
the playing grid3. Mentality to regain possession if lost
ORGANIZATION(30 x 15) 3 15x10 GRIDS, 3P/1B
1. Pass and move in groups of 3-1 ball2. Two defenders enter the first grid after sprintfrom their starting position
3) Threes attempt to keep the ball away for 104) If defenders win the ball, attempt to hold it for 6 = 1pt
Fundamental: Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 20:20 (44x25): 6v5 + GK
COACHING POINTS:1. Try to get behind D with mentality to score2. Take people on and try to eliminate the
defender.3. Look for the 2v1 in the box and the wings.
Recycle the runs off the strikers.4. Hold the ball if the combination run is too late.5. Think about the goal when you are in the box.6. As one striker goes into space the other comes
towards ball. Combinations and layoffs; giveoptions to the center midfielders
ORGANIZATION(44 x 25) 6v5+GK; 3-3 v 4-1 +GK
a) Attacking team tries to keep possessionb) Defending team scores on 3 counter goalsc) Expand field to 70x25; (full width of the field)add a player to each side for 7v6+Kd) Attacking team can now scoree) Use touch restrictions to create more patterns
Match Related: Expanded Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 31:15 (40x30): 8v8 Possession v Finishing
COACHING POINTS:1. Crosses = passes to teammates.2. Subtleties of passing across the goal area-
placement of attackers and timing of runs.3. Use the width of the field to your advantage.4. Dribble through and attack the goal.5. Strikers making the run to open the space for
the entry pass. Pin the opposing team into theirdefending third.
6. Body shape into the run for the give & go
ORGANIZATION(44 x 25) 8v8 +2GK - (3-3-2)
With Restraining lines
1. 10 consecutive passes = 1pt2. Goals = 2pts.
Restraining lines: offside in effect
GAMEGAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
1:30 (HALF PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:1. Dribble penetration 2. Mentality 3. Patience 4. Is the team better at playing in the
attacking third?
ORGANIZATION
3-4-2 v 4-3-2 FOCUS:
Exploit attacking third situations withcombination play and numbers
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THEME: ATTACKING IN CENTRAL AREAS SESSION 15 SMCHS SOCCERI. Technical Warm-Up
WARM-UP0:00 (GRID): DYNAMIC WARM-UP
ORGANIZATION 4 CORNERS/ 4 BALLS
BOCA JRS SKILL CIRCUIT
II. DISCOVERY PHASE ACTIVITY 10:10 (30x40): PASSING & SHOOTING
COACHING POINTS:1. Communication w/out ball2. Checks to, away from ball3. Runs, types and timing4. Position relative to each other5. Combination play
ORGANIZATION
5 v 4+GK
1. First Option is to play it to CMs:-Striker checks towards ball-Shadow striker bent-run to receive pass
2. Second Option is to play CM to CM-Striker check runs-Shadow striker supports 1-2 play-CM takes a shot at goal
ACTIVITY 30:40 (PK BOX): 3 v2 Finishing
COACHING POINTS:1. Create Space & Width2. Exploit Space created3. Accuracy of passing4. Criss-cross runs in PK box5. Finishing
ORGANIZATION3 v 2+GK ARSENAL PK-BOX Finishing
1. 2 groups of players as depicted2. Start with heavy touch to get closer to edge of PK
area to deliver a sharper pass.3. Generate finishing opportunities from crosses4. If defenders win ball, play it to target
VAR: Allow to develop with shadow pressure at first
III. TRAINING PHASE ACTIVITY 20:45 (50x40): ATTACKING ZONE
COACHING POINTS:1. Tempt opposition out of defensive
block lure them towards ball2. DEF: pressure the ball3. Circulate the ball when to pass fwd?4. Exploit space behind the defense5. Create dangerous situations in PK area
ORGANIZATION
7 v 6+GK ATTACKING ZONE
1. On command 3 attackers & 3 defenders enterattacking zone after a pass that breaks through therestraining line
VAR1 : enter zone after 5 consecutive passes VAR2 : after a switch, the player receiving the ballcan send a penetrating pass into the zone for animmediate attack on the goal
VAR3 : after a switch, now receiver can breakthrough dribbling the ball
OBJECTIVE: to lure the defenders towards theball to create more space to play the ball forward
IV. GAME PHASEGAME: 9v9 + 2 GK1:20 (HALF PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:1. Find space for penetration2. Supporting shape (counter-attack?)3. What attacking shape are we creating?
ORGANIZATION
4-3-2 v 3-4-2 FOCUS:Coordination from the front players todevelop scoring opportunities
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THEME: DEFENDING FLANK AREAS SESSION 16 SMCHS SOCCERTechnical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY0:00 (20x1): Warm-up with ball Movement
Sprints around cones Add balls next
ACTIVITY 10:10 (40x30 GRID): WARM-UP TOUCHES COACHING POINTS:1. First touch out of feet2. Head up before passing
3. Quality of pass
ORGANIZATION2 players 1 ball1. Check to stretch2. Stretch to check
ACTIVITY 20:25 (20x15 GRID): 3v3 Waves COACHING POINTS:1. Player defending organization2. Pressure, Cover, Balance
ORGANIZATION3 v 3 Continuous
1. Three players versus 3 defenders2. Attempt to dribble to opposite line for a PT3. Defenders organize to regain possession and
counter attack the opposite line
ACTIVITY 20:25 (PHASE of PLAY): Crossing
COACHING POINTS:1. Quality and accuracy of cross
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Timing of runs3. Attitude to attack ball4. Decision making to finish
ORGANIZATIONDefending crosses to forwards
1. Striker sends ball to WING2. Wing takes ball along sideline to penetrate3. Forwards make CROSS-OVER runs to attack far
and near post4. Cross is between the GK and the PENALTY spot
Fundamental: Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 30: 40 (HALF-FIELD): 3v1
COACHING POINTS:1. Create space to lose marker 2. Combination play 3. Timing of near/far POST runs 4. Quality of CROSS
ORGANIZATION3v1 CROSSING & FINISHING1. Two groups to play 3v3 KEEP-AWAY on both
sides of the pitch 2. On command, one WING plays ball
across another WING to start play3. At the same time, a STRIKER joins
from the goal line with 1 DEFENDER
ACTIVITY 41:00 (40x30): Crossing and Finishing
COACHING POINTS:1. Movement of forwards2. Quality of cross3. Finishing
ORGANIZATION4v2 +2GK1. Play to either WING so that strikes quickly attack
goal from cross2. Opposite WING can join on attack
Match Related: Expanded Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 51:15 (40x30): 7v7 CROSSING
COACHING POINTS:1. Timing of defensive transition2. Decision to Pressure Vs. Drop3. Where to show?
ORGANIZATION7v7 + 2GK
1. NEUTRAL area on the WINGS once the ball isplayed there
2. Three touches MAX and a cross!
GAMEGAME: 9v9 + 2 GK1:30 (HALF PITCH) COACHING POINTS:1. Coordination with GK 2. Decision Making3. Try to prevent all crosses
ORGANIZATION
4-3-2 v 3-4-2 FOCUS:
Teach Defenders to defend flank areas.
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THEME: SWITCHING THE POINT OF ATTACK SESSION 17 SMCHS SOCCERTechnical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
0:00 (CHAN): Warm-up w/o & w/ballSLAP ROLLS, BELLS, DRIBBBLE CUTS
IN & OUTS SKILL CIRCUITChanges of Speed / Direction
ACTIVITY 10:10 (FREE): KEEP-AWAY
COACHING POINTS:1). Vision: look before you receive2). Dont let the ball die in the grass, pace of passes-you can move slowly but the ball doesnt; use the paceof the pass to spin & turn3). Follow through on the ball-dont step back4). Have a plan of where you want to pass the ballbefore you receive the ball
ORGANIZATION2 groups going at same time
1) 4v0+4v0 +2N passing and moving in 15x30 grid>crisp passing; turn every time you receive; chip balls
2) 6v2 in 12x12 grid w/ positive players outside of grid,2-touches, change defenders every steal>change groups every minutes with dynamic stretching
3) 4v4+2T in 15x30 space; 2 touch for targets
Fundamental: Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 20:20 (40x60): 6v6 Possession
COACHING POINTS:1) If dribbling find an intelligent option2) Body shape: wide to see goal & finish first touch3) Shielding and creating space as the receiver
4) Give more information in your communication5) Make intelligent purposeful runs6) Start to shift early so that the 2nd touch creates an option7) Set up pass: try to give a ball they can finish 8) Support the receiver for long balls--go as the ball goes9) Keep the ball moving: either pass or dribble
ORGANIZATION
(40x60) - 6 v 6 SIX-goal game with flags
1) unlimited ways to finish-think of game as 9v62) 3 min game; 1 touch finish
ACTIVITY 30:35 (40x30): 4v4+4
COACHING POINTS:1. Keep shape: width, depth, height2. Communication3. Switching of field when?4. Use of NEUTRALS
ORGANIZATION
4v4 +4N to 2 PUGGS
1) Neutrals are 1-touch BUMPERS2) Score to either goals on given attacking direction
Match Related: Expanded Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 41:00 (40x60): 9v9 Possession
COACHING POINTS:1) Center MIDS giving support w/angle behind &ahead of the ball2) Turning on the pass and shielding3) Making a supporting run as the ball moves across4) Once you see the ball moving back-get wide5). Pass and stay engaged.
ORGANIZATION( 60x70 ) - 9v9 game to goals plus 4 gatesSETUP: restraining lines in MID field.
1). 10 passes=1PT2). Dribble under control through gates=1PT3). Goal=2PT
VAR: target man makes run from ONSIDEto set a layoff for a shot from teammate
GAMEGAME: 9v9 + 2 GK1:20 (HALF PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:1. Attitude to challenge2. Good Decision Making3. Aggressive, Alert & Engaged
ORGANIZATION
3-4-2 v 4-3-2 FOCUS:
Teach when to switch point of attack.
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THEME: FORWARDS RUNS SESSION 18 SMCHS SOCCERTechnical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY0:00 (CHAN): WARM-UP
SKILL CIRCUIT 10-15 Movements & Stretching
RONDOS0:10 (10x10x4): RONDOS
ORGANIZATION1+2-N v 1 - RONDOS
1. Neutrals stay for 2 minutes
2. 5-passes and switch grid: Ns follow the ball
ACTIVITY 10:15 (44x30): Types of runs
COACHING POINTS:1. Relationship between runners2. Options for player on the ball3. Communication
ORGANIZATIONStriker RUNS - GK3. Check to stretch4. Stretch to check
Add defenders with graduated pressure
ACTIVITY 20: 20 (44x30): INTERCHANGES
COACHING POINTS:
1.
Timing of runs2. Time/Accuracy of pass3. Communication
ORGANIZATION
Striker INTERCHANGES
1. Diagonal runs to pull defenders away from play2. Supporting runs to create space for the player on
the ball
Add defenders with graduated pressure
Fundamental: Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 30:45 (44x50): 5v2+GK
COACHING POINTS:1. Combination Play2. Runs on/off the ball3. Attitude to finish
ORGANIZATION
5 v 2+GK to 2 Goals
1. Play start with GK who passes to either FB2. FB finds Striker with a pass3. Striker plays back to opposite FB and 5v2 starts
Match Related: Expanded Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 41:10 (44x50):
COACHING POINTS:1. Using WINGERS on the attack2. Timing of runs3. Finishing
ORGANIZATION
5+2 v 4 to 2 Goals
1. As previous activity2. Adding WINGERS to support with crosses
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK1:20 (HALF PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:1. Combination Play2. Runs on/off the ball3. Finishing
ORGANIZATION
4-3-2 v 3-4-2 FOCUS:
Coordination with striker and support playersto develop scoring opportunities
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THEME: O FFSIDE T ACTICS SESSION 19 SMCHS SOCCER
W ARM -UP
(UNRESTRICTED ) 3P/1B
1. Passing & Moving2. 1-2-3: defend, attack, support3. Use combination play to get behind defender
Coaching Points
1. Take on defender2. Defender uses body to win the ball3. Pass to self or chip it to get behind the defender4. When to dribble: dribble at space5. When to combine: defender closes down6. Use of self pass to get behind defender
S MALL-S IDED GAME
60x44) 2+T v 2+T +2-GK
1. All restarts from RIGHT side2. On the way up, attempt to score and replace
defenders when ball out of play or on a score3. If defenders win it, they attack the opposite goal and
attackers must defend to regain possession
Coaching Points
1. When to dribble: dribble at space2. When to combine: defender closes down3. Use of self pass to get behind defender
BEATING THE TRAP:a) Individual: self-pass, dribbleb) Switching the point of attackc) Diagonal runs; Timing of runs; Decoy/Bent runs
PHASE I
(60x44) - 2v2, 5v5 + 2N, 2v2
1. Players stay in their assigned zone
Coaching Points
1. Stay compact defensively2. Stay central to the goal3. Pressure, Cover, Balance4. Win the ball to counter-attack5. Disrupt the opponents rhythm of play6. GK playing the space behind last line of defense7. Timing of stepping up
PHASE II
(60 x 44) 3v2, 3v3 + 2N, 3v2
1. Players stay in their assigned zone
Coaching Points
1. Disrupt the offense and make it compact2. Win the ball
CUES : 1) back pass to opponent without support;2) to the GK with limited technical ability; 3) dribblerwith their head down; 4) defense clearing the ball
11v11 GAME FORMATION : 4-4-2 V 4-4-2 CM: defensive line stays compact/synchronized
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THEME: 4-3-3 PLAYING OUT OF THE BACK SESSION 20 SMCHS SOCCERTechnical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY0:00 (CHAN): WARM-UP
SKILL CIRCUIT 10-15 Movements & Stretching
ACTIVITY 10:10 (20x10): Passing Patterns
COACHING POINTS:1. Targets quality of pass2. Worker quality of reception3. Worker quality of pass
ORGANIZATION4P / 2B in 20x10 Area1. Pattern 1: play-in, play-back2. Pattern 2: play-in, open up body to play
opposite target
note: workers switch across prior to receiving ball
ACTIVITY 20: 20 (30x15): PLAYING OUT
COACHING POINTS:1. Spreading out whilst in possession2. Shape of the 4 players3. Placement of the passes
ORGANIZATION
4v1 Playing out of the back keep-away
1. 4 players keep away v 1and attempt to score bydribbling with the ball on the opposite line
2. Restriction 1: every player must touch the ball priorto scoring
3. Restriction 2: 1 touch max.
Fundamental: Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 30:45 (30x30): PLAYING OUT
COACHING POINTS:1. Angles of support2. Receive with open body stance3. Playing with head up
ORGANIZATION4v2/4v2 - Progression
1. As play develops from the back, one of the playersin possession dribbles/pass and joins teammate inopponents grid to attempt to score
2. On loss of possession, extra player drops off toassigned grid
Match Related: Expanded Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 4
1:10 (44x50): PLAYING OUT COACHING POINTS:1. GK type of service2. Body positioning: sideways on3. Anticipate next touch4. Read the pressure
ORGANIZATION
Developing Playing out of the Back
1. GK two options from CBs2. FBs options3. HM options: playing in the diagonal
Introduce gradual pressure:-to CBs
-to HM
-to Outside backs
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK1:30 (HALF PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:1. Open body stance to receive passes2. How to play through defending 1/33. Communication
ORGANIZATION
4-3-2 v 3-4-2 FOCUS:
Coordination from the GK, back four andHM to develop play from the back
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THEME: 4-3-3 PLAYING OUT OF THE BACK SESSION 22 SMCHS SOCCERTechnical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY0:00 (CHAN): WARM-UP
SKILL CIRCUIT 10-15 Movements & Stretching
ACTIVITY 10:10 (20x10): Passing Patterns
COACHING POINTS:1. Targets quality of pass2. Worker quality of reception3. Worker quality of pass
ORGANIZATION4P / 2B in 20x10 Area1. Pattern 1: play-in, play-back2. Pattern 2: play-in, open up body to play
opposite target
note: workers switch across prior to receiving ball
ACTIVITY 20: 20 (30x15): PLAYING OUT
COACHING POINTS:1. Spreading out whilst in possession2. Shape of the 4 players3. Placement of the passes
ORGANIZATION
4v1 Playing out of the back keep-away
1. 4 players keep away v 1and attempt to score bydribbling with the ball on the opposite line
2. Restriction 1: every player must touch the ball priorto scoring
3. Restriction 2: 1 touch max.
Fundamental: Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 30:45 (30x30): PLAYING OUT
COACHING POINTS:1. Angles of support2. Receive with open body stance3. Playing with head up
ORGANIZATION4v2/4v2 - Progression
1. As play develops from the back, one of the playersin possession dribbles/pass and joins teammate inopponents grid to attempt to score
2. On loss of possession, extra player drops off toassigned grid
Match Related: Expanded Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 4
1:10 (44x50): PLAYING OUT COACHING POINTS:1. GK type of service2. Body positioning: sideways on3. Anticipate next touch4. Read the pressure
ORGANIZATION
Developing Playing out of the Back
1. GK two options from CBs2. FBs options3. HM options: playing in the diagonal
Introduce gradual pressure:-to CBs
-to HM
-to Outside backs
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK1:30 (HALF PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:1. Open body stance to receive passes2. How to play through defending 1/33. Communication
ORGANIZATION
4-3-2 v 3-4-2 FOCUS:
Coordination from the GK, back four andHM to develop play from the back
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THEME: 4-3-3 MIDFIELDERS SESSION 23 SMCHS SOCCERTechnical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
0:00 (CHAN): WARM-UPSKILL CIRCUIT 10-15 Movements & Stretching
RONDOS
0:10 (20x10): RONDOS ORGANIZATION
4+1 v 2 - RONDOS1. 3 passes to transition to next grid
ACTIVITY 10:15 (20x15): QUAD-TRIS
COACHING POINTS:1. Open body stance2. Play with head up3. Sharp passing
ORGANIZATIONPassing Sequence min of 5 players2. Pass and RUN to the middle of rectangle3. A defender can be added to introduce
graduated pressure
ACTIVITY 20:25 (MID): PASSING PATTERN I
COACHING POINTS:1. Sharp passes2. Movement off the ball3. Diagonal connections
ORGANIZATIONMID 1/3 of field, full width, about 35 yards long, plus 10yard target zone
1. Passing & Moving pattern2. Keep the ball on the ground3. Play with open body stance
Fundamental: Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 40:35 (MID): FUNCTIONAL
COACHING POINTS:1. Timing of passes2. Timing of runs
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Read target body shape
ORGANIZATION As previous setup
1. 2 defenders added2. One MID makes penetrating run to complete
passing sequence3. Defenders play into targets to score
Match Related: Expanded Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 40:50 (MID): FUNCTIONAL
COACHING POINTS:1. Checking runs to connect2. Timing of runs
ORGANIZATION4v3 to 1v1+GK
1. Defenders play into targets to score2. Target pushes up as high as possible3. 1v1 initially
Progression: allow MID to make penetrating run for a 2v1
GAMEGAME: 9v9 + 2 GK1:20 (HALF PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:1. In possession2. Movement off/on the ball3. Head on a swivel
ORGANIZATION
4-3-2 v 3-4-2 FOCUS:
Coordination from the MIDS to developscoring opportunities
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THEME: 4-3-3 WINGERS SESSION 24 SMCHS SOCCERTechnical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
0:00 (CHAN): WARM-UPSKILL CIRCUIT 10-15 Movements & Stretching
ACTIVITY 1
0:10 (44x50): Warm-up with ball Movement
COACHING POINTS:
1. Focus on the pattern2. Exploiting flank space3. Timing of execution4. Communication factors
ORGANIZATION
2 groups + 2-GKS
1) Start with diagonal ball exchange2) Then play directly ahead for a wall pass3) Setup cross for incoming teammate who has
also performed a wall pass with opposite group
ACTIVITY 20:25 (44x50): PATTERN WORK - I
COACHING POINTS:1. Quality of first Touch2. Movement before receiving a pass3. Attitude to finish
ORGANIZATIONGK>FB>WNG>CROSS-SS
1. Play start with GK who passes to FB2. FB feeds winger a pass3. WNG (winger) dribbles at top speed as Striker
makes forward run4. WNG delivery to the SECOND 6-yard BOX for
Striker to finish
Fundamental: Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 30:40 (50x60): PATTERN WORK - II
COACHING POINTS:1. Quality of first Touch2. Movement before receiving a pass3. Attitude to finis
ORGANIZATIONGK>CB>FB>HM>SS>AM>WNG>CROSS-SS
1. Pattern with higher complexity2. Involves Striker to play negative before making
penetrative run3. Winger delivers service for AM and SS to finish
Match Related: Expanded Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 41:00 (50x60): Switching PoA
COACHING POINTS:1. Pace of the ball & Movement2. Attacking sideline3. Quality of crosses4. Early crosses to get behind retreating
defense
ORGANIZATION4v4+GK, +2N, +2T
1. Build-up play through HM>AM>WNG2. Winger looks for a cross into runners3. Runners criss-cross their runs to challenge
defenders
ENFORCE RESTRAINING LINE
GAMEGAME: 9v9 + 2 GK1:20 (HALF PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:1. Attacking down the line2. Timing of crosses3. Runs to support crosses
ORGANIZATION
4-3-2 v 3-4-2 FOCUS:
Coordination from WINGERS to developscoring opportunities
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THEME: 4-3-3 FORWARDS SESSION 25 SMCHS SOCCERTechnical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY0:00 (CHAN): WARM-UP
SKILL CIRCUIT 10-15 Movements & Stretching
ACTIVITY 10:10 (10x20): Y-Passing Pattern
COACHING POINTS:
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Sharp passes2. Quality execution
ORGANIZATION5P/1B Y-Passing Pattern1. Start with 1-2 and spin-off2. Proceed to 1-2 on top of Y
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Receiver spins out to receive4. And dribbles back to starting position
ACTIVITY 20: 20 (HALF): Y-Passing to Goal
COACHING POINTS:1. Timing of runs2. Time/Accuracy of pass3. Finishing
ORGANIZATION
4v3+GK Y-Passing to Goal NO PLAY ZONE
1. As in previous activity, now going to goal2. Start with shadow pressure only3. Increase defensive pressure gradually
Fundamental: Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 30:45 (44x30): CHELSEA Finishing
COACHING POINTS:1. Accuracy of Pass2. Communication w/o the ball3. Attitude to finish
ORGANIZATION
Finishing Pattern Power / Placement Shots
1. First pass from AM to SS layoff for power shot2. SS supports backside player for a wall pass to setup
a placement shot (far post)
Match Related: Expanded Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 41:10 (HALF) DEFENDING DEEP
COACHING POINTS:
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Organization from the 3 forwards2. Limiting the passing channels to avoidball being played to defending half
3. Attacking transition when regainingpossession
ORGANIZATION3 v 2+3N Defending Deep Exercise1. Play starts with 2 defenders who receive a ball from
one of the neutral players who stay in their own
half of the field2. Three forwards always reset to center line to beginpressing from this position
3. Forwards coordinate pressure point4. HM makes near post run5. Two defenders attempt to bypass the pressure and
pass the ball to the attacking half.
ACTIVITY 41:25 (HALF): Finding the Front Runners
COACHING POINTS:1. Pace of the ball & Movement2. Attacking sideline3. Quality of crosses4. Early crosses to get behind retreating defense.
ORGANIZATION4 v 4+GK, +2T NO PRESS ZONE
1. Find the winger who can dribble into ZONE2. Winger looks for a cross into runners3. Runners criss-cross their runs to confuse defenders
Progression: remove ZONES and add a DEFENDING HM
GAMEGAME: 9v9 + 2 GK1:40 (HALF PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:1. Focus and Intensity2. Attitude to retain possession & regain
the ball if lost
ORGANIZATION
4-3-2 v 3-4-2FOCUS:
Coordination with forwards on the attack toproduce goal-scoring opportunities.
Spin off after 1-2
1-2 & spin out
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THEME: P RESSING SESSION 26 SMCHS SOCCER
W ARM -UP
(UNRESTRICTED ) Groups of 3P/1B
1. Follow the leader (without the ball)2. With ball, dribble at defender who shuffles back3. On the call of SWITCH , dribbler steps on the ball
and roles are reversed
Coaching Points
1. Shuffle and stay on dribblers shoulder2. Stay within reachable distance of the ball3. Dont fall for faints/fakes
S MALL-S IDED GAME
(OPEN ) 1v2 Keep-away
1. Dribbler not allowed to run away2. If you win the ball, you become the new dribbler3. Pull, push, sandwich attacker to get ball4. When TIME is called, 2 defenders punished
Coaching Points
1. Press the ball immediately2. Supporting player should be able to see the ball andcut-off escape routes
3. Be patient and remain useful for as long as possible
PHASE I
(30x20) - 6v6+6T
1. Score with passes through gates2. Targets play 1-touch3. Targets have balls at their feet for quick starts4. Play 2/3 MIN games winners stay.
PROGRESSION : 2-touch limit
Coaching Points
1. Inconsistent pressure: commit to get the ball backand teammates will react to support you
2. Recognize time to pressure:* dribbler turns his back to pressure
3. Mentality to win the ball back.4. On a wall pass, dont chase the ball:
* take away passing option instead5. When the ball goes out, dont relax: ORGANIZE !
PHASE II
(40 x 65) 4v2 + 4v2, 2GK
1. Players stay in their assigned half2. Shot from own half=1PT3. Goals scored after connect 1 pass in ATT. Half=2PT4. Play to 2 MIN, winners are out after score
Coaching Points
1. When ball goes back to GK, organize defense and asthey build-up, win the ball in their half of the field
2. Dont le them go to goal, stay with them3. To deal with central attack, as back leads the
pressing, step-up to leave forwards offside.
CUES : 1) back pass to opponent without support;2) to the GK with limited technical ability; 3) aforward losing the ball deep in their ATT. half
11v11 GAMETASK ORIENTATION :
A team, goal down & must winB team: play low-pressure line of confrontation half line
CM: 1) Dont let opp. fullbacks take shots from halffield; 2) Protect your lead by NOT playing out of theback with short passes (risking loss of possession).
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THEME: ATTACKING FLANK AREAS SESSION 27 SMCHS SOCCERTechnical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
0:00 (40x20): Warm-up with ball MovementStops & Starts
IN & OUTS SKILL CIRCUITChanges of Speed / Direction
ACTIVITY 10:10 (40x44): WARM-UP TOUCHES COACHING POINTS:
ART of Finishing=Attitude, Repetitions & Technique
1). Players must look to shoot & create opportunitiesto shoot.Challenge players to fix their own mistakes2).Do they look immediately to goal?3). Quality of FIRST touch
ORGANIZATION( 40x44 ) 2 groups of 8; 4B 2 GKS
1) Passing & moving -- crisp passes When GK calls for shots play them a high ball. Shoot w/every progression on either goal.a) Striking the ball w/ instep; can shoot on either goalb) Prep touches; receive right, strike left (both)c) Bending ball inside swing, outside swingd) Play to teammate outside before shote) Overlap before shot
ACTIVITY 20:20 ( 40x44 ): Shadow Play
COACHING POINTS:1. Pace of passes and final pass, setting up one
another for good shots on target.2. Follow though on the strike.3. Plant foot aiming to a small area of the net, head
& shoulders down over the ball. 4. Keeping shoulders square before & after shot.
ORGANIZATION(40x44) - 7v7+2GK, 7P:1B
1) Shadow play with finishing patternsGK distribute to either team-teams are attackingboth goals within restrictions:a) play into teammate then outside before shotb) overlap going forward before shotc) back to goal: turn and shoot from 18
Fundamental: Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 30: 40 (40x44): 3v2 +GK
COACHING POINTS:1). 1st touch to prepare shot; prep shot, insideopposite foot, quick steps between prep touch & shot.2). Shooting low and early3). Fast combo play4). Shooting first touch5). Body shape upon finishing:6). Keep head DOWN.
ORGANIZATION(40x44) - 3v2+GK1) GK or attacker distributes to target.
All 3 attackers touch the ball before shooting.2) Defenders release upon distribution fromopposite side & try to win the ball3) If defenders win the ball, they must play totarget and all three must touch the ball before theshot.4) Defenders release upon their teammates losing ball.
Match Related: Expanded Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 41:00 (40x30): 7v7 CROSSING
COACHING POINTS:1. Can the attacking team finish their shots?2. Are they looking to shoot?3. Executing the final pass before the shot.
Quick shots off of transition.
ORGANIZATION(64x78) - 4T+5v5+2N+2GK (9v9 field)1) Attacking team can score on either goal & triesto score as many goals in 3 minutes as possible.2) Attackers must shoot within 4 passes3) If defending team wins the ball, they keeppossession W/targets for as long as they can.4)Targets and Neutrals help setup the attackingteam and/or possession for defending team
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK1:20 (HALF PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:1. Exploiting the flanks
ORGANIZATION
3-4-2 v 4-3-2 FOCUS:
Teach attackers to exploit flank areas.
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THEME: PLAYING out of THE BACK SESSION 28 SMCHS SOCCERTechnical Warm-Up
ACTIVITY 10:10 (20x20 GRID): CONTROL
COACHING POINTS:1. Close control of the ball2. Free movement with ball3. Variety of movements & touches
ORGANIZATION
Players inside and outside GRID
1. Give-and-go2. Give-and-dummy3. Chest trap and volley4. Headers
EVERY player must dribble thru middle cone
ACTIVITY 20: 25 (40x20): Playing out-of-the-back
COACHING POINTS:1. Accuracy of pass2. Weight of pass3. Angle & distance of support4. Communication
ORGANIZATION Teach FULLBACK movement1. GK rolls ball to right side: in-front-of RFB2. RFB passes back to RCB who passes to CM3. CM passes back to LCB who switches the ball to
opposite LFB4. LFB plays back to LCB and switching of play
happens again with CMBREAK through coned area ahead.
Fundamental: Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 3
0:40 (HALF): 3v7 OTB Play-FUNCTIONAL
COACHING POINTS:1. Create Space & Width2. Exploit Space created3. Accuracy of passing4. Switch of Play5. Decision Making
ORGANIZATION
3v7 Playing out-of-the-back
1. 2 groups of defenders and 2 groups of attackers2. If defenders win ball, play it to next CM at MID-
field
ACTIVITY 41:00 (HALF): 3v7 OTB Play-FUNCTIONAL
COACHING POINTS:1. Visual queues to determine a long ball is coming2. Begging dropping before the ball is played. 3. Receive the ball in-front, rather than behinddefenders.
ORGANIZATION7v9 Playing out-of-the-back
1. Defending line starts high 20-25 YDS2. Attacking DEF plays ball to corner3. Defenders work with circulation to play out of the
back.
VAR: increase numbers by 2s
Match Related: Expanded Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 51:15 (40x30): 7v7 DEFENDING
COACHING POINTS:1. Immediate play to create width2. Depth in attack3. Support with creative runs4. Possession and switch of play
ORGANIZATION7v7 +GK 5 GATES
1. BLUE defends with 4-2-12. WHITE attacks with 2-3-23. DEFENDERS use NEUTRAL zone to play out of
the back
GAMEGAME: 9v9 + 2 GK1:30 (HALF PITCH) COACHING POINTS:1. Dribble penetration2. Possession3. Decisions to play: forward, sideways, back
ORGANIZATION
3-4-2 v 4-3-2 FOCUS:
Teach team to circulate out of the back
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THEME: FULLBACKS OVERLAP & CROSS SESSION 30 SMCHS SOCCERTechnical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY0:00 (CHAN): WARM-UP
SKILL CIRCUIT 10-15 Movements & Stretching
RONDOS0:10 (10x10x4): RONDOS
ORGANIZATION1+2-N v 1 - RONDOS
1. Neutrals stay for 2 minutes
2. 5-passes and switch grid: Ns follow the ball
ACTIVITY 10:15 (20x20 GRID): CONTROL
COACHING POINTS:1. Close control of the ball2. Free movement with ball3. Communication when overlapping:
hold and send
ORGANIZATION3 Players, 1 BALL
1. P1 passes to P2 who flicks ball back to P12. P1 runs to middle to receive flicked ball3. P2 takes P1 starting spot4. P1 passes to P3 who holds ball5. P1 overlaps P3 who sends and P1 sends to
P2 across6. P3 moves to P2 starting spot
Fundamental: Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 20: 25 (40x20): Fullbacks overlapping
COACHING POINTS:1. Accuracy of pass2. Weight of pass3. Angle & distance of support4. Communication: Hold/Send
ORGANIZATION Teach FULLBACK overlapping movement
1. GK rolls ball to right side: in-front-of RFB2. RFB passes to OM who touches inside3. CM passes to overlapping fullback4. Fullback finishes with a quality cross to CM
ACTIVITY 30:40 (HALF): 6 v4 Overlaps
COACHING POINTS:1. Create Space & Width2. Exploit Space created3. Accuracy of passing
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Switch of Play5. Decision Making
ORGANIZATION6 v 4+GK Overlapping Plays
1. 2 groups of defenders and 2 groups of attackers2. Team of 6 executes fullback overlaps with early
crosses to MID fielder3. If defenders win ball, play it to next CM at MID-
field
VAR: add two forwards and two holding MIDS
Match Related: Expanded Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 51:15 (40x30): 7v7 DEFENDING
COACHING POINTS:1. Immediate play to create width2. Depth in attack3. Support with creative runs4. Possession and switch of play
ORGANIZATION9v9 +2GK
1. BLUE defends with 4-2-2-12. WHITE attacks with 3-4-23. DEFENDERS use NEUTRAL zone to play out of
the back with an overlap
GAMEGAME: 9v9 + 2 GK1:30 (HALF PITCH) COACHING POINTS:1. Sharp execution of overlap play2. Decisions to play: early cross? shallow defense;
play the ball behind them.
ORGANIZATION
3-4-2 v 4-3-2 FOCUS:
Teach fullbacks to overlap and cross ballsearly.
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THEME: Z ONAL D EFENDING SESSION 31 SMCHS SOCCER
W ARM -UP
(UNRESTRICTED ) 2P / 1B
1. Pass 10-yards2. pressure after pass & slide back3. Toe Poke it
Coaching Points
1. Pass with pace on the ball2. pressure on shoulder forcing one way3. Wait for the right moment to step and poke it
S MALL-S IDED GAME
3 GRIDS (10x10) - 4v2, 4v2, 4v0
1. Passes made through grid2. 2-touch, 1-touch3. If ball intercepted or SWITCH is called, the last two
players who touched the ball search for a new grid t odefend on
Coaching Points
1. Press immediately2. Cover player directs play3. Work together to force error4. Stay focused, deny passing lanes
PHASE I
(50x44) 8+2 v 8+2, 2 GKS
1. Play to targets=1PT2. Targets may play sideways3. Targets play to OPP GK after score
PROGRESSION : targets play to their fullbacks after ascore.
Coaching Points
1. Pressure, Delay, Cover2. Deny the ball, deny the turn3. As the ball moves, the lines move HORZ/VERT4. Lines move with PACE of the ball5. Forwards set line of confrontation6. Angles and Distance of support7. Stay connected VERT/HORZ8. Compress the lines VERT towards center of goal
PHASE II
(50x44) - 6v4+GK to 8v8+GK, counter goals
1. Server plays to attacking team on restarts 2. Defending team plays to Server on possession 3. All restarts from server
PROGRESSION : 8v8 to counter-goals, full width.
Coaching Points
1. Tracking(Marking) vs. Passing On your Man2. When playing out: converge diagonally towards ball3. Establish the line of confrontation4. Deny weak-side penetration (defenders positioning)
PROGRESSION:1. Work with FB4 initially Vs 62. Add HM, CM, Vs 8 to FIELD WIDTH3. Then outside MDS to FULL FIELD WIDTH
11v11 GAME FORMATION : 4-4-2 V 4-4-2 CM: midfield line collapsing on defending 1/3
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THEME: MIDS PRESSURE, COVER & BALANCE SESSION 32 SMCHS SOCCERTechnical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
0:00 (CHAN): WARM-UPSKILLS CIRCUIT 10-15 Movements & Stretching
ACTIVITY 10:10 (30x20 GRID): 3-ZONE Passing
COACHING POINTS:
1. Movement2. Accuracy of Passes3. Playing with your head up
ORGANIZATION
3 Players / 1 BALL
1. Groups pass within 1 ZoneMove from one zone to the next
2. Groups are instructed to pass in 2 zones3. Groups then pass in all three zones
ACTIVITY 20:20 (30x20 GRID): MID Defending
COACHING POINTS:1. Closest MID pressures ball2. Covering MID shuts down passing
channel3. Balancing MID moves into space thru
PINCHING-in & sagging
ORGANIZATION
3 MIDS in center GRID
1. Outside players attempt to split MIDS withthrough balls.
2. Play square to teammates if cannot split3. If MIDS intercept, they pass to opposite
outside GRID and replace the passers4. Passers become the new MIDS in center
ACTIVITY 30: 40 (40x40): Playing out-of-the-back
COACHING POINTS:1. Communication2. When to pressure3. Bait attackers into places to make play
predictable
ORGANIZATION4v4 +2 KEEP-AWAY
1. 2 Targets outside grid play to teammates who try toscore on opposite line by passing to oppositetargets
2. Opposite targets then play to their team to try toscore on opposite line
Fundamental: Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 41:00 (HALF): 7 v7 +GK
COACHING POINTS:1. Decision to press: when to step.2. Decision to press: when to hold.3. Mentality to challenge & dispossess.
ORGANIZATION7v7 +GK
1. GK restarts play with fullbacks2. FBS make connecting passes with MIDS3. 1 MID can penetrate in attacking third to assist
lone forward on the attack4. Players outside GRID step in GRID to win ball5. Neutrals support forwards pass-back to score
Match Related: Expanded Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 41:20 (40x30): 7v7 MIDFIELD PCB
COACHING POINTS:1. Defending forwards step/press to force error 2. MIDS offer PCB on transition of play3. Immediate challenges avoid splits
ORGANIZATION9v9 +GK 3v2 to MID transition, 4v4
1. GK plays to backfield for 3v22. Transition to MIDFIELD after 5 passes3. MIDS look for a split in the line to transition to
attacking third4. Attacking third is 2v3 to score
GAMEGAME: 9v9 + 2 GK1:30 (HALF PITCH) COACHING POINTS:1. Step v. Hold2. Covering from near player3. Balance on weak-side
ORGANIZATION
3-4-2 v 4-3-2 FOCUS:
Teach MIDS to pressure, cover & balance
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THEME: PLAYING INTO NEGATIVE SPACE SESSION 33 SMCHS SOCCERTechnical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY0:00 (CHAN): Warm-up with ball
SLAP ROLLS, BELLS, DRIBBBLE CUTSIN & OUTS SKILL CIRCUITChanges of Speed / Direction
ACTIVITY 10:10 (10-CIRCLE): CIRCLE EXERCISE
COACHING POINTS:1. BLUE player actively checking2. Second pass is played through3. Passes are crisp and precise
ORGANIZATION
2 groups of 8 3 balls
1.
7 players make a 10 yard circle with remainingplayer in the middle of the circle.2. BLUE starts with check away/to ball to play
on first touch to another player w/o ball3. This receiver plays the pass through to a
second player through the circle
Fundamental: Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 20: 20 (40x30): THREE BALL GAME
COACHING POINTS:1. Keep possession w/good decisions2. Movement and passing into negative
space.3. Ability to work as a team to score.
ORGANIZATION16 Players 3 teams of 6 players
1. Two-touches restriction.2. Can only score from a dropped pass3. Play into the hands of the player in the
goal for 1PT.Team w/all balls WINS
ACTIVITY 30: 40 (HALF): 4v4 Wing Pattern
COACHING POINTS:1. Fast, precise passes to complete
finishing sequence2. Communication
ORGANIZATION4v4 WING Attacking Pattern
1. Defenders setup with FB4 & play within 25yards of their goal.
2. Attackers start from Center Line & perform wing attack pattern with the overlapping CM.
Add DEF holding MID to challenge Attackers
Match Related: Expanded Small-Sided Activity ACTIVITY 41: 00 (HALF): 8v6 Switching-Point
COACHING POINTS:1. Players have a sense of when to
transition from passing across thefield to passing forward.
2. Play must be unpredictable.
ORGANIZATION8v6 Switching the Point-of-Attack
1. 2 Teams play 8v6 in 40x30 GRID.2. 2 FWD & 2 DEF wait outside penalty area.3. Attackers find wings through NEGATIVE
space before passing to forwards.4. One attacker joins the forwards.
GAMEGAME: 9v9 + 2 GK1:20 (HALF PITCH) COACHING POINTS:1. Use of NEGATIVE space.2. Attitude to challenge.3. Good Decision Making.4. Aggressive, Alert & Engaged.
ORGANIZATION
3-4-2 v 4-3-2 FOCUS: Teach Effective Use of Negative SPACE
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THEME: C OUNTER A TTACK SESSION 34 SMCHS SOCCER
P ASSING P ATTERN I
(30x15) 3 Groups of 6P/2B
1. Start counterclockwise: ball on the ground2. Receive it with a flick, pass across and follow it3. Switch clockwise left foot
Coaching Points
1. Timing of runs2. Check away (create space), check to (receive)3. When you lay it off, position body to support second
pass
P ASSING P ATTERN II
(30x15) 3 Groups of 6P/2B
1. Wall pass to long pass2. May need to use only 1 ball to simplify it3. Bottom position supports wall pass only
Coaching Points
1. As above
PHASE I
(50x25) 6 v 5+1 +6T KEEPAWAY
1. Team of 6 keeps possession on their on grid2. Team of 5 attempts to regain possession and play it
to their target teammate3. Score: connect10 consecutive passes in own gird
Coaching Points
1. Collectively attempt to regain possession2. When possession is gained, find teammate on
ENDLINE with the minimum amount of passes3. Team shape once possession is gained and the
counter is on4. Use switching the point of attack if direct play is not
possible to transition to own grid
PHASE II
(70x65) 6 v 6 +2-GK
1. GK starts with ball to back2. Play out of the arch as soon as possible3. If you score on the counter, team stays and a new
team defends the arch.4. The winning team attacks the arch with a new ball
Coaching Points
1. Urgency to defend well to regain possession2. Once the ball is won, mentality to go forward3. Technical ability to connect with teammates4. Players mentality to join the counter attack5. Eliminate as many defenders as possible with one pass6. Long pass to forward into space behind or beside defender7. Direct ball to space short of forward, followed with
quick support for combination play8. If counter is off, maintain possession
11v11 GAME FORMATION : 4-4-2 V 4-4-2 CM: forwards movement when MD is attacking
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THEME: DEFENDING IN MID THIRD SESSION 35 SMCHS SOCCERTechnical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
0:00 (CHAN): Warm-up with ball MovementMovement without ball Movement with BALL
RONDOS0:10 (15x10): RONDOS
ORGANIZATION4+1 v 4 - RONDOS1. 4 inside attempt to regain/keep possession
ACTIVITY 10:10 (20x20 GRID): Movement
COACHING POINTS:1. Body shape, balance and foot positioning
(side-on)2. Quick reactions and ability to maintain
balance under control3. Vision ability to see (scan) both sides4. Proper angle and distance of balance
ORGANIZATIONMovement of Center Player 3 P/1BPhase I:Objective is for the [middle] player to stay centeredbetween the