TACTICAL Where and When to defend 1v1

PSYCHOLOGICAL / SOCIAL Patience Bravery Desire

“Win It”

PHYSICAL Agility

Balance Co-ordination

Speed Upper Body/Core Strength

TECHNICAL

“Shut Down, Slow Down, Sit Down, Show Down”

Tackling Ball Mastery

What Went Well: Very good 1 v 1 defending which was taken into game at the end which finished 0-0 – short interventions

Even Better If: Try to challenge individuals and group when they need pushing and link sessions without losing tempo

WARM UP– 15mins One player works as the first defender. The other players must shield their ball from the defender. If the defender knocks a ball from the cones then the shielding player becomes the new defender. The game is continuous.

BALL MASTERY – 15mins Players on the outside – Toe Taps, Sole Drags, Ball Dancing, Inside-Outside, Shuffles from cone to cone – at cone execute a cut or turn Players in the middle – Movement + Toe Taps, Sole Drags, Ball Dancing, Inside-Outside, Shuffles – on coaches command execute cut or turn If enough balls 1 each if not work in pairs with time limit for each player in possession. Frequent changes, quick touches = QUICK TEMPO

PASSING PRACTICE – 15mins – set up two stations Players perform a pre-action before receiving the ball “body open” and pass around the diamond. Work both directions Concentrate on first touch forward Try to control with one foot and pass with the other

1v1 PRACTICE 2 – 20mins Two teams – two from each in the middle, others pass the balls into the area for two to score – game stops when all balls have been played.

BARNET FC ACADEMY 2013/14

Coach(es): MM Age Group: U9

Coaching Style: Command, Q&A, Demo, Guided Disc. Group Size: 10

Location: The Hive Date: 02/10/13

Surface: ATP Time: 6-7.45pm

Session Theme: Improve Defending as an Individual & Ball Mastery

Week No: 4 Learning Cycle: 1

1v1 PRACTICE 1 – 10mins The attacker starts in the middle of the pitch. The keeper throws a ball out to the attacker and then calls a number. The defender called runs and tries to stop the attacker scoring. The defender becomes the attacker for next game

SSG – 20mins – will only have 1 GK Attacking team of 6 including GK, play 3-1-1 vs 4 defenders One team defend the big goal and try to score in the two target goals (cones). The other team defend the target goals and try to score in the big goal. Rotate players between positions and teams (4 min intervals) -Remember learning outcome – IMPROVE 1v1 DEFENDING

TACTICAL Where and When to defend 1v1

PSYCHOLOGICAL / SOCIAL Patience Bravery Desire

“Win It”

PHYSICAL Agility

Balance Co-ordination

Ball Striking Power Speed

TECHNICAL

Passing – to ‘safe side’ Receiving – ‘body open’ ‘Scan’ before receiving

What Went Well: Good link to sessions, good tempo and pace throughout, high standard of 1 v 1 defending continued

Even Better If: Some players still need more challenges so need to think about advancing session next time around including overloads

WARM UP – 15mins Destroyer game - Game 2. The defender(s) must kick all 4 balls out of the area (The attackers can pass to each other as balls decrease)

FUNCTION PRACTICE – 20mins Continuous 2v1 game with a recovering defender. 2 players attack a goal with a GK, The player that shoots or loses possession must run to the coach to make a header (ensuring 2v1). The other player transitions to defend. 2 new attackers get ready for the next go. Can defender delay to allow 2nd defender to recover in time?

BARNET FC ACADEMY 2013/14

Coach(es): MM Age Group: U9

Coaching Style: Command, Q&A, Demo, Guided Disc. Group Size: 12/13

Location: The Hive Date: 05/10/13

Surface: Grass Time: 10-12pm

Session Theme: Improve Defending as an Individual within a team & Basic Team Shape

Week No: 4 Learning Cycle: 1

OVERLOAD PRACTICE– 20mins The first player runs out & calls the attacker of their choice. The attacker dribbles onto the pitch & a 1v1 game commences. After this game the attacker & defender rotate positions. “Shut down close down sit down show down”

COACHED GAME – 25mins 7v7 Vs U10 = Lewis leading, ensure rotation of positions. Working on theme of individual defending within a team. Shut Down, Slow Down, Show Down, Sit Down. Can players recover behind the ball to a 3-2-1 once possession is lost? Can players show opponents wide? Where are we happy for the opponents to have the ball? Is there correct distances between the players?