UEFA B Technical Guidelines

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RECommEndEd sTudEnT CoACHing sEssions 5small-sided game 5 in a 7v7 or 8v8 small sided game 5Phase of play 5 Attacking 5defending 5Advanced technical practice 6Wave practice 6Functional practice 6Pattern drills 6coach a team 6

ExAmPLE CoACHing sEssionsPrinciples of attacking play 7Passing control 1 - Advanced technical practice 8Passing and control 2 9Wave: Passing and control on the move 10Retain possession (squad session)passing, support, movement 11Passing and receiving priorities(s.s.G. 8 vs. 8) 121. Receiving skills and protecting the ball 132. Receiving skills and protecting the ball 14Running with the ball skill practice 15Running with the ball - squad practice 16Playing out from the back - Phase 1 17

Playing out from the back - Phase 2 18Principles of defending play 19Pressing - skill practice 20sliding and screening 21defending in wide areas:Functional practice 22defend deep to counter attack(s.s.G 8 vs. 8) 23Function: Winger to receive and cross 24crossing and finishing (skill) 25Attacking in wide areas (squad) 26Phase: Wingers when forced inside 27defending when outnumbered -skill practice 28defending when outnumbered -squad practice 29defending when outnumbered(Phase of play) 30central midfield - Receive and distribute 31central midfield - Receive and distribute(skill practice) 32central midfield play - (s.s.G 8 vs. 8) 33Advanced technical practice:Forwards movement and finishing 34strikers movement/finishing(individual combined movement) -squad 35skill practice: counter attacking -Winning the ball back 36counter - Attack - Phase of play 3711 vs. 11 38

KEyGK - Goalkeeper

MF - Midfielder

ssG - small sided game

cB - centre back

RW - Right wing

d - defender

RB - Right back

FB - Full back

A - Attacker

Player movement without the ball

Player running with the ball

Ball movement

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Advanced technical practiceCoach: -- a central midfield player to distribute the

ball over long distances.- a central midfield player to pass off his

front foot over a variety of distances.- a full back to control and pass the ball in

the air.- a full back to cross the ball “off the run”.- a central back to receive from a

goalkeepers throw and run with the ball.- a winger to control and combine his play

with others to produce a cross.- a winger to drive infield with the ball

and shoot.- a striker to control and turn to strike

at goal.- a striker to combine play with others to

produce a strike at goal.- a striker to move into goal scoring

positions and strike at goal from crosses.

Wave practiceCoach: -- crossing and finishing.- passing and movement.- combination play to produce strikes at

goal from strikers.- overlapping play to produce crosses.- “switching the play”.- quick forward passing and movement.- goal scoring from low crosses.- passing and controlling the ball at speed.- forward runs into goal-scoring positions.- wall-passes and movement at speed.

Functional practiceCoach: -- a full-back to defend in wide positions in

the defending half of the field.

- a full-back to receive and cross the ball in the attacking half of the field.

- a centre-back to defend against strikers who receive the ball to feet and lay the ball off to other players before moving to to a goal scoring position.

- two centre-backs to defend against two strikers who display clever movement.

- a winger to attack and dribble past a full-back to produce crosses.

- a winger to position themselves to receive the ball in a flank position.

- a winger to attack a full-back on gaining possession of the ball.

- a striker to play against a tight-marking centre-back.

- a striker to move into goal-scoring positions when the ball is being crossed.

- a midfield player to move into a goal scoring position in the penalty box.

- a midfield player to use wall-passes in order to move into goal-scoring positions around the penalty box.

- two midfield players to combine their play to create space to shoot at goal.

- a midfield player to run with the ball and create a goal-scoring opportunity for himself or others.

- a striker to play with his back to goal in and around the penalty area.

- two strikers to combine their play to create a goal-scoring opportunity.

- two midfield players how to defend against opponents who use clever movement and interplay around the penalty box.

Pattern drillsCoach a team: -- to build attacks from a

goalkeepers possession.

- to improve understanding of combined movement in flank positions.

- to improve understanding of central movement in build up play.

- to develop build up play through central strikers.

- to develop central midfield players ability to break forward beyond forward players.

- to develop understanding of interchanges of play between forward and midfield players.

- to use full-backs and central defenders when attacking.

- to attack down the flanks and produce crosses.

Coach: -- wingers and full-backs to combine their

play in flank positions.

- midfield players to break forward into goal-scoring positions when the ball is in flank positions.

- strikers to interchange positions with other attacking players to produce strikes at goal.

- overlapping play in flank and central areas.

- combination play in central attacking areas.

- crossing and finishing.

- movement in wide areas to produce crosses.

- central attacking movement to produce strikes at goal.

small-sided gamesin a 7 v 7 or 8 v 8 small sided game.Coach: - - a team when and when not to pass the

ball forward.- a team to improve its understanding of

support play and movement.- a team to establish width to attack from

the flanks.- a team when to use individual and

combined clever play when attacking.- a team to attack quickly on gaining

possession of the ball.- a team to use combination play (wall-

passes, overlaps etc.) when attacking.- a team to improve its passing choices

and deliveries when attacking.- a team to spread out and utilise space

when attacking.- a team when to risk and when to retain

possession of the ball.- a team when and when not to play

quickly when in possession of the ball.- a team to retain possession in

a congested area and attack when appropriate.

- a team to defend early when appropriate.

- a team to defend against counter-attacks.

- a team to show opponents ‘in-field’ when they have possession.

- a team to pass, mark and cover as appropriate.

- a team to be compact when defending.- a team to defend against combination

play in the defending half of the field.- a team to ‘man - mark’ opponents.- a team to defend against opponents’

movement in the defending half of the field.

- a team to prevent opponents playing through midfield when in possession of the ball.

Phase of playCoach: - Attacking- a team to play from the back, from a

goalkeeper’s possession.- a team to attack quickly on

gaining possession.- support play and movement in the

attacking half of the field.- a team to attack down the flanks.- full backs and wingers to attack down

the flanks.- a team to attack using wall-passes and

combination play in the attacking half of the field.

- a team to ‘change the play / switch the play’ to advantage.

- a team to produce and score from crosses.

- a team to use long passes when attacking.

- clever movement from attacking players in the attacking half of the field.

- a team to attack centrally and quickly on gaining possession of the ball.

- midfield players to move into goal-scoring positions.

- strikers when and how to combine their play to create scoring opportunities.

- defenders to move forward and join in attacking play.

- a team to attack quickly from a goalkeepers possession.

- a team when and when not to attack quickly.

Coach: - defending- a team to defend early on losing

possession of the ball.- a team to defend in its own half of

the field.- a team to defend from crosses.- a team to defend when outnumbered in

the defending half of the field.- a team to defend against

counter attacks.- a team how to mark, cover and press

when defending.- a goalkeeper and back 4 to defend

from crosses.- a team to ‘show’ opponents infield when

defending on the flanks.- a team to press whenever appropriate in

the defending half of the field.

Recommended student coaching sessions



12 y

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30 yds

10 yds10 yds

12 y

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Front

Back

10 yds

Key coaching factors

• Qualityofdiagonalandverticalpasses–speed, accuracy, trajectory.

• Qualityofreceivingtouch.

• Encouragementofvarietyofpassingandreceivingsurfaces.

• Recognisingwhentochangetheangleof1sttouchanddirectionof pass.

• Timingofmovementby“end”playerstoreceivetheball.

Practice organisation

• Adjacentareasof10ydsx12ydsmaximum.

• 4playersforeacharea,1oneachcorner.

• Passforwardonanglesonlyfrombacktofront.

• Onreceivingadiagonalbackpass–changetheplayto other area.

• Playerscaninterchangefromsidetosideorfronttobackrelevant to and concurrent with appropriate movements of the ball.


Team in Possession

• “Dispersal”(spreadingout–creatingspace).

• “SupportPlayandMovement”tocreatepassingoptions.

• “Penetration”asaprincipleandprioritywherepossible, but with accuracy.

• Width–distancebetweenopponentsandself.

• IndividualsandCombinedCreativity(Improvisation).


• 8v8–differentorsimilarteamorganisation,includingGK’s.

• Areaof65x45yardswide(adjustableaccordingtoneeds).

• Coachoneteam,onetheme.

• Footballsaroundthepitchandtosideofgoals.

• Normalrulesofthegameapply.

• Offsideruleapplies–accordingtocoach’swishes.45 yds

GK

65 yds

GK

Principles of attacking playPassing and control 1 - Advanced technical practice



GK

MF ZoneB A

40 - 60 yds

GK

25 - 35 yds

Team

2

Team

3

10 - 15 yds

GK

15yds

3. Mannequins as static interference.4. Progress to a number of defenders e.g. 2, 3, 4.


• Awarenessofownreceivingsituationandlocationofothersupport players.

• Qualityoffirsttouch: - To control. - To release the pass.• Speed–accuracyofpasses: - 1 touch, 2 touches etc. - Which player? - Where: feet and space?• Supportandmovementafterreleasingthepass.• Passinginstride.


• Distancesandanglesofsupportfromplayerinpossession.

• Awarenessofpositionsofotherplayersaheadandaround ball holder.

• Qualityofdeliveryofpasses:

- Varied distances.

- Varied skills.

- Accuracy, speed, trajectory.

• Supportroleafterreleaseofpasses.

• Progresstheplaywithaccuracy,speedandpassestospace.


• Fullwidth,½way+15ydstoline.

• GK,back4,midfield2.

• Worktoline,returntoGKtoserve.

• DropinandreceivefromtheGK.

• Repeat.• Mannequinsmaybeusedtochallengetechincalcompetence

and decision-making.


• Team1startsintheMFzone.• 1playerdropsintoendzoneAtoreceivefromGK.• Allplayersmusttouchballbeforeashotatgoal.• Workvariouspassing/movementpatterns.• Repeatfromoppositeendwithteam2etc.• Offsidelinesapplicableevenwithoutoppositionieplayer

cannotbeintheendzoneinadvanceoftheballandreceive a forward pass.

• Attackalternateends.• Increasecomplexityofpassingandreceivingonthemoveby

adding conditions e.g. 1. Time to complete.2. number of touches on the ball.

Passing and control 2 Wave: Passing and control on the move



50 yds

GK 2

70 yds

GK 1GK 2

70 yds

GK 1

50yd

s


• Areaof70ydsx50yds.• Twoteamsof8v8includingtheGKs.• StartingPositions: - Free play. -OverheadpassfromoppositionintoGK/Defender. - interception.• Twoteamsofequalnumber–differentformations?• Footballsdistributedaroundpitchandbesidegoal.• Offsidedoesapplyaccordingtothecoach’swish.


dispersal on regaining possession • Goodfirsttouch–how,where,why?

• Observation–passoptions–forward,sideways,back?• Qualityofpass–weight,accuracy,feet/space?• Movementtoreceivetheball–where,when?• Touchontheball–takeonthemove,standstill,

forward movement?• Supportfortheplayerreceivingtheball–where,when?• Optionsfortheplayerwiththeball–turn,dribble,shoot?• Compactness–playersstayintouch,GKposition?• Supportandmovementpositions.• Awarenessandactionselection–how?• Receivingskills–decision,disguise,direction,distance.• Passselection–who,where,when,how,why?


• Areaof70ydsx50yds.

• Footballsaroundpitchandbesidethegoal.

• BeginthesessionwithGK1.

• Alltheplayersinonehalfofthepitch-8redv6blue.

• Advanceintotheotherhalfofthepitchthrough retaining possession.

• Allplayerstransferintotheemptyhalfofthepitchinitiatedthrough attacking teams’ forward runs/pass.

• PasstothehandsofGK2tofinishtheattack.

• RepeatintheotherdirectiontoGK1.


• Positioningtoreceive:

- support.

- Movement.

• Awareness,decision-makingonreceivingball.

• Receivingskills:DDDD!Decision,direction,distance,disguise.

• Passing–decision,delivery:who,where,when,how,why.

• Supportforreceiver.

• Movement,interchangestocreatepassoutlets.

Retain possession (squad session)passing, support, movement Passing and receiving priorities (s.s.G 8 vs. 8)



40 yds

GK

GK

50 y

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40 yds

50 yds

T T


• Pitchof50ydsx40yds.

• Gameof7vs.7.EachteamplayswithaGKanda“sweeper” type player.

• “Sweeper”hasamaximumof3touchesineachpossession(sweeper’s possession).

• Teamsmarkman-for-manduringfreeplay.

• Eachteamplaystoscore.


• Man-markingdistancesandresponsibilities.

• Sweeperroleandpositioning.

Receiving skills

a. Positioning to receive the ball.

b. Awareness of position of marker.

c. Assessment of incoming pass.

d. decision on controlling touch:

- Touch into space.

- Touch ball away from opponent.

-Securepossessionby“screening”theball–interposingthebody between opponent and the ball.

- Turning with ball etc.

• ProtectingtheBall.

a. Awareness of opponent’s position.

b. Balance and body strength.

c. Escaping the tight-marking.


• Teamsof6v6/7v7and2neutralplayers.

• Areaof50x40yards.

• Suppplyoffootballaroundthepitch.

• 2targetplayersateachendwithamaximumof3touches per possession.

• Teaminpossessioninclude2neutralplayersinattemptingtopass the ball to a target player behind the end line.

• Ifsuccessful,targetplayerreturnstheballtothesameteamtoattack in the other direction.

• Ongainingpossessionfromtheopponent,ateamcanpasstoany target before then attacking in the other direction.

• Throw-instakenforballleavingthepitch.


• Positioningtoreceiveapass.

• Awarenessofcircumstancesbeforeandonarrivalofthepass.

• Bodyandfeetpositionforeaseofcontrol–earlyorlate!

• Decision-makingonreceivingthepass.

• Qualityandrequirementsoffirstcontrollingtouch.

• Actionafterthecontrollingtouch.

1. Receiving skills and protecting the ball 2. Receiving skills and protecting the ball



44 yds

GKGK

50 yds

20 yds

15 yds

10 yds 20 yds

4 v 2 3 v 21 v 1

10 yds

10 yds

10 yds 10 yds

3 v 1 2 v 1


• Areaof50yardsx44yards.


• Twoteamsof5playersinthedefendinghalfand3playersintheattacking half.

• 1ofthe5playersatappropriatetimerunswiththeballintoopposition half.

• 1oftheother5playersmayalsomoveforwardtojointheattacktoproduceastrikeongoal–i.e.5v5.

• Ontakingpossession,thedefendingteamcannowcounter-attack, possibly by running the ball.


• Recognisetheopportunitytorunwiththeball.

• Qualityofthefirsttouchwhenmovingontoorwiththeball.

• Qualityofthetoucheswhenrunningwiththeball.

• Observationofplayaheadwhenrunningwiththeball.

• Decision-makingandqualityofactiononreleasingorstriking the ball at goal.

Practice organisation 1

• Areaof30yards(3x10yards)x10yards.

• 3attackersinoneareaplay3v1againstadefender.

• Whenappropriate,oneattackerrunswiththeballintothemiddlezoneand:

1. Release a pass to one of the other attackers and follow the pass to make 3 v 1.

2. Continuetorunwiththeballfromthecentrezoneandreleasetoone of the other 2 attackers, to make 3 v 1.

• Repeatintheotherdirection.


• Supportpositionstoreceive.

• Awarenessofspaceavailable.

• Qualityoffirsttouchonballinordertorundecisively.

• Strengthoftouchintospace.Headupascarryingtheball.

• Timingandaccuracyofreleaseofpasses.

Practice organisation 2

• Areaof50yards(20,10,20widezones)x15yards.• 4v2–1v1–3v2practice.

Also:

• Asfor3vs.1practice:

• Onapproachingcentregrid.

- DECISION:

• Continuetorunwithball.

• CombineplaywithX.

• ReleaseXtocarryballintoendgridandsupply.

• X(onendline)withballs.


• Onapproachingcentrezone.- decision:• Continuetorunwiththeball.• Combineplaywiththeattackermarkedbyadefender

inthecentrezone.• Releaseattackertocarrytheballintotheendzoneandsupply

an attacker on the end line with a pass.

Running with the ball skill practice Running with the ball - squad practice



GKGK

Technical - Tactical detail

• Fullbackspullwide/standstill?

• CB’smovetotheedgeofthepenaltyareaandsplit.

• GKdeliverstheballtothebestoption.

• Fullbacksadvanceforward–howfar?

• MF–oneshort/long,2wide?

• WideMF–pushhigh.

• Striker–highstartingposition–why?


• 2thirdsofthepitch.

• 10attackers,includinggoalkeepers,and8defenders.

• GK–4–4–1v2–3–3.

• Attackingteamattempttoscorethrougheitherofthesmall goals on the edge of the attacking third.


• Dispersalofteam–who,where,why,howwhen?

• GK–decision,delivery,support.

• Receiver–awareness,decision(release,retain,run), 1st touch.

• Movement(ifneeded)tocreateattackingoutlets:

- Pass receiver.

- Pass rates.

• Developments–changeplay,acrossback,acrossmidfield.

• Supportandsecurityasteamadvancesplay.

Playing out from the back - Phase 1 Playing out from the back - Phase 2



Full width of pitch

10yds

10yds

5 yds

5 yd

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5 yds

5 yd

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T1 T25 yds

GKGK

65 yds

45 yds


• Areaasappropriate.

• 2xtargetplayersintargetareas.5yardsinfromendlinetobox(5 yards x 5 yards).

• Teamsplay1directiononly.OnreachingT1,theythendefendasother team attacks other target player.

• T1rollstootherteamwhotrytopasstoT2.

• Oppositiontrytopressballandpreventforward passing opportunities.


• Startpositions.

• Travelling/speed,angles,distances.

• Preventforwardpassingopportunities.

• Controlandrestraintwhenpressing.

• Angles/distancesofsupport.

• Appropriatecompactnessbetweenindividuals/units/team.

• Receivingasappropriate.


• 7vs.7(incGK).

• 65yardsx45yards.


• Coachoneteam–1theme.

• Offsideruleappliesaccordingtocoacheswishes.


dElAY

• Pressureontheball–why,when,where,how?

• Givingground–why,when,where,how?

• Pressure,cover,marking.

CONCENTRATION–(Compactness)

• Distances–betweenplayers,units,fromgoal,fromball.

• Relationships–angles,coveretc.

• Movement–asadefendingteam.

dEPTH

• Protectingthespacebehindthebackline–how?

• Distancefromgoal,ofbackline.

BAlAncE

• Supporting.

• Defensivesymmetry–markingopponents,marking/occupyingsignificant spaces at right time.

CONTROL/RESTRAINT

• Personaldefensivediscipline–decision-making,defensiveactions, control of thoughts and actions.

Principles of defending play Pressing - skill practice



GK

[

40 yds

60 yds

50 y

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70 yds

GK


starting Positions:

- Reds have the ball.

-Redplayforward–interceptedbyblues.

- lose possession/free play. Blues attempt to score past GK.

• Areaof40x60yardsasillustrated.

• GK–3–3–1vs.2–3–2.

• Defendonthehalfwayline.

• Defendinfinal1/3.

• Redsonregainingpossession-deliverballintogoalbehindendline (as illustrated).


• Pressingtheball-

- When? Why? How?

• Supportingthepress-

- Marking spaces.

- Marking opponents.

- Who? How?

• Trackingandmarkingopponents.

• Defendingresponsibilitiesin/aroundthepenaltybox.


• 8vs.8games(includingGKs).


• Oneteam–onetheme.

• Offsiderulesapply.

• Footballsaroundpitchandbesidethegoals.


PREssinG THE BAll

• When?Why?How?

CONCEDINGPOSSESSION

• When?Why?

• Recoverytodefensiveorganisation.

dEEPER dEFEndinG

• 1stdefendingline.

• Teammovementinresponsetoopponent’sballmovement.

• Distancesandrelationshipsbetweendefenders.

• Readingopponentsintentions.

• Preventingpenetrativepasseswhenunabletopresstheball.

• Directingopponentsplayintochosenareas.

• Securingthespacebehindandaheadofthebackline.

sliding and screening defending in wide areas: Functional practice



GKGK

15 yds

40 y

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TARGET

AREA

MF 2

MF 1

RW

GKGK

70 yds50

yds


• 7attackersvs.8defenders(inc.GK).

• Length–halfway+15yards.-width40ydsapprox.

• Targetareafordefenderstoattack–scorewithballunder control in area.

• Normaloffsiderulesapply.

• StartwithMF1whorunstheballacrosspitchtowardsMF2–cross over and switch to RW.

Or

• Worksituationsforflowofgame–overload, clever/combination play.


Winger

• Movementstoreceiveasrequired.

• Selectionandqualityofpasstothewinger/wideforward.

• Receivingskills.

• Eliminatedefenders–aloneorincombinedplay.

• Crossselection/execution.

• Movementstoattackcross/supportplay/secure.


starting Positions:

1. GK possession.

2. interception from defenders.

3. Free play.


• GK–3–3–1vs.GK–2–3–2.


• Recoverpossessionearlyifpossible. if not then drop deeper.

• 1stdefendingline–where?

• Securespacebehindbackline.

• Pressureapplied–Where?When?How?

- Regain possession from:

- Pressing.

- challenging.

- intercepting.

• Earlyandquickattackingfrom:Regainofpossessionby:–

- Early pass release.

- Running with the ball.

- Presence of support ahead/around ball.

• Strikeatgoalfromthecounterattack.

• Securityascounterattacktakesplace.

defend deep to counter attack (s.s.G 8 vs. 8) Function: Winger to receive and cross



50 yds

GK

GK

60 yds

10 yds10 yds

M

M

M

M

DD D

D

GK

GK

50 yds

50 yds


• Area60yardslongx50yardswide.

• Crossingchannel–60yardsx10yards.

• 22players.

• 4pairsofattackers/defenders.

• 4neutralwideplayers.

• 4midfieldplayers(2foreachteam).

• 2defenders(areineachchannel)and2restingdefenders(change after 90 seconds work).

• 2goalkeepers.

• GKsuppliesMF(unopposed)tostartpractice.MFfeedsballtoany neutral wide player.

- d’s react to service to wide player. Wide player produces crosses from crossing channel.

• 1MFalongwithtwoattackersattacksthecrossinto goal-scoring areas.


• Wideplayers:

- Available to receive passes.

- Aware of reactions of defender in channel.

- Overlap/under lap/wall passes to producecrossing opportunities.

• Deliveryofthecross:

- Observe circumstance in scoring areas.

- choice of delivery for cross.

- delivery quality.

• crossearly–how,where?

• crosslater–how,where?

developments:

- Wide player may attack infield with the ball to produce shorter distance crosses and passes/strikes at goal.

- Far side red moves into goal-scoring areas.Practice organisation

• Area50yardslongx50yardswide.

• Footballsatstartingpointofthepractice,withred1andblue1.

• 2GK’s,4defenders,outfieldplayers.

• Acrossingchannel(earlypartofpractice).

• Defendersstart20yardsfromgoal.

• Red1passforwardanddiagonallytored2andover/underlap.red 2 attack the defender with the ball and either feed red 1 on theoverlaptocrossOReliminatethedefenderandfeedred1onan overlap to cross.

• Red2continuesintopenaltyboxafterreleasingred1.

• Red 3/red 4 make forward runs into goal scoring areas and attack the crosses from the flank players red 1/red 2.

• D2attempttodefendthecrossandpreventitreaching red 3/red 4.

• Bluecannowattackinotherdirection.


• Overlap/underlap–how?

• Releasingtheoverlappingplayer–how,where?

• Crossingtheballfromdistance–

- Observe the penalty box situation.

- decide an area to cross and type of cross.

- Avoid GK and defender.

• LATER–overlapperattackinfieldwithballandcross.

• Goalscoring–

- Observe the situation on the ball.

- identify spaces in box to attack.

- Timing and type of runs to move to the ball.

- decision-making on skill to score.

- Quality of contact (technique).

crossing and finishing (skill) Attacking in wide areas (squad)



GK

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T1

T2

T3


• Fullpitchwithboxesmarkedbyconesset-outasillustrated.

• 8players,arranged2Redsand2Bluesincentrecircle,plus2Redsand 2Blues who serve as target players, one in each of the 4 boxes, as shown. 1 ball.

• Practicestartswith:4playersincentrecirclepassingrandomly.

• EitherRedsorBluesinitiateattackwithoneplayerbreakingfrom circle supported by team mate, looking to gain entry to the target box.

• Opposingplayerincircle,closesttoboxbeingattacked;dropsoffto defend against counter (1 vs. 2).

• Defenderdelaysattackwhilstteammatefromcirclerecoversfrom behind ball (to make 2 vs. 2).

• Playersinpossessioncanonlypass(belowheadheight)throughfront of box or run ball into box.

• Ifrecoveringplayersgainpossession:theypasstoeitheroftheirtarget players located in boxes to conclude practice.

• Practicerecommenceswithplayersfromcircleandboxesalternating position and changing point of attack from circle.

detail

• Dpressesball,deflectingplayawayfromsupportingA–when?

• BodyshapeofD:lowstance,splitfeet,changingfeetasappropriate, shoulders forward.

• Stayinginsidelineofballandgoal.

• Attempttotackleofffrontfootandremainonbalance,if not successful.

• Simpleprogressionforthispracticeis:A’shavetoscorewithinatime frame (e.g 6 seconds).

Key Coaching Factors.

• Quickrealisationandreactiontomovementofplayersfromcentre circle.

• InitialDengagesattackearlywithoutbecomingisolatedtoofarfrom defensive box.

• Ddeniesspace,delaysprogress,deflectsballtodefendtargetbox whilst recovering d makes ground.

• RecoveringDengagesballifpossibleonhisrecoveryrun.

• Oncerecoveryiscomplete:defendwithtwoasrequired.Practice organisation

• Fullwidth,½way+10yards.

• DefendersscorebytakingballundercontrolthroughT1-T2-T3.

• 8attackersand9defenders(incGK).

• Normaloffsiderulesapply.

• StartMF,passtoRBthenRBpassestoRW.

• Ensurerealisticstartpositionsinrelationtoball.

• Allreactrealistically.

• Workbothsidesthroughfreeplaywhenpossible.

• Defendingteam‘showinfield’–how?


• Movementtoreceiveandreceivingskills.

• Carryingandprotectingtheball.

• Release–shooting/passing.

• Movementinadvanceoftheballtoclearspace/linkplay.

• Movementbehindtosupport/secureplay.

Phase: Wingers when forced inside defending when outnumbered - skill practice



GK

T

T20 yds

20 yds

10 yds

4

2

37

GK

GK

20 yds


• Area–2/3pitchandfullwidth.

• 8red’sand1GKvs7blues’s.

• Red4MFattemptsacrossfieldpasstooverlappingred2 with red 7 having moved infield to vacate the space.

• FBblue3interceptstheintendedpassaheadofred7.

• Blue’sattempttoscore.

• Red’srecover,regainpossessionandattempttopasstotargetin the boxes who will within 2 touches pass to blue’s to attack quickly if possible.


• Earlydecision:

- delay the attack early through pressure.

Or

- Recover and regroup to a ‘later’ defending position.

• Recoveryrunsto?

• Deflecttheattackto?

• Delaythespeedoftheattack–how?

• Whentoengagetheplayerinpossessionoftheball.

• Positioningandresponsibilitiesofbackplayersandrecoveringdefenders as the attack is delayed.

• Regainpossessionandattackasappropriate.


• Fullpitchmarkedwithcones(penaltyareatopenaltyarea)including a 20 yard channel marked across pitch and goals at each end, set out as illustrated.

• 17players(inc2GK’s),1ball.

• PracticestartswithFBdroppingtoreceivetheballfromGKonthe edge of the penalty area, as shown.

• FB’sareinitiallyunopposedandfeedballtoMF.

• MF’splay2touchandfeedintoA’swhoplaywithanynumber of touches.

• 3vs.3inattackingarea.

• Ongainingpossession–defendingteamattackstheiropponentswho are allowed to defend with 2FB’s and 2MF’s v 3 counter attacking d’s, creating 4 vs. 3 initially, leading to 5 vs. 4 with MF players from both teams joining in.

• Offsiderulesapply.

• Practicerecommenceswithoriginalset-upfromGK.

detail

• GoodconcentrationandcommunicationofGKandFB’swhenattacking team is in possession: anticipating/assuming turn over.

• D’sdenyopportunitiesbehinddefencethroughearlypressingand d’s positioning on half turn.

• Showgoodjudgementonwhentoleavemarkerandpressball.

• Simpleprogressionforthispracticeis:

- initially: one forward is active to press first ball out from back.

Key coaching factor

• Attackerstrytowinballearly.

• Defendersdelayprogressofopponentsandremainnarrow.

• MFplayertracksattacker’sruns,lookingtogetgoal-sideofballand player.

• Forcingplayawayfromgoalasaunit.

• GKsupportsdefendersfrombehindwithgoodposition and communication.

• Defendingteamtrytoremainascompactaspossibleto defend goal.

• Onregainingpossession:defendersmakeearlypassfrombackinto MF and forwards, whilst pushing-up from back marking and assessing opponent’s recovery.

defending when outnumbered - squad practice defending when outnumbered (Phase of play)



15 yds 15 yds 15 yds

12 yds

12

60 yds

40 yds

1

X

O

2

4 3


• Areaof45x12yardswide(asshown).

• 3attacker’sv1defenderinonezone.1defenderinmid-zone, 3 attacker’s at opposite end with one mobile along the end line.

• Play3vs.1untiloneoftheattackers(MF)recognisesandtakestheopportunitytodeliveralongpasstoX,whoismobilealongend line.

• Bothdefenderschangeroleswithred2nowpressuringthethreeattackersandred1occupyingthemid-zone.


• Supportandmovementtoreceivetheball.

• Qualityof1sttouchinordertosettheballuptodeliveroversome 45 yards.

• Rangeanddeliverthelongpasswithaccuracy.

• Qualityofthedelivery–

- Accuracy, applied spin if necessary.

• Employmentofbothfeetanddifferentsurfacesofthefoottoproduce different deliveries.



• 4serversand2MFplayers.

• S1feedsXtoturnanddistributeinitiallytofindS3orthenS4.

• RepeatusingOworkingwithS1andS2topass.

development 1

• ReceivercombinesplaywithotherMFplayers(egXwithO) and distribute the ball to s players who change places.

development 2

• OandXchangeplacesupanddowntoreceivepossession from s players.

development 3

• IncludeadefenderinthecentralareastoopposeXandOon gaining possession.


• Positioningtoreceiveatangle.

• “Know”circumstancebefore/asreceive.

• Turnonreceivingtheball(varietyofturns).

• Qualityofturningtouch.

• Distributionquality:

- Over varying distances and angles.

• Passestofeetorspaceaheadofreceivers.

central midfield - Receive and distributecentral midfield - Receive and distribute (skill practice)



GK

12-15 yds

12-1

5 yd

s

7-8

ydsS150 yds

GKGK

70 yds


• SupplyofballsatS1.

• Cones/mannequinsforreferencepoints.

• Workformalpatternsinitially–intofreemovements.

detail

• Workwithonestrikertoinitiatemovementsbasedontransferof the ball. Work to receive behind, inside, in front of defender (mannequin). Repeat from both sides.

• Workwith2strikerstocombinemovementsbasedontransferof the ball. Work to play to furthest striker, nearest striker to combine, nearest striker to set back etc.

• Ballcanbeplayedinfromwiderserversorcentralserverbasedon demand and movement patterns required.

• Gradualintroductionofdefenders.


strikers

• Recognisingpossiblepassroutesfromservers.

• ‘Knowing’distanceandangles from mannequins.

• Timingofmovementtopositiontoreceivepasses from servers.

• ObservationofGKpositioning.

• Appropriatestrikingskill.

• Asaboveandpossiblecombinationplaysbetweenstrikers.


• Areaof70yardslongby50yardswide.

• GK–3–3–1.

• GK–2–3–2.

• 1Ball.


• Positioningand/ormovementtoreceivetheballand body position.

• Awarenessonreceivingpasses.• Possessionpriorities– - Turn. - secure ball. - supply others. - Run with ball. - combination.• Supportandinterchangesofpossessionaround/aheadofball.• Playingoutofmiddleareas.• Supportandsecurityfrombackplay.

central midfield play - (s.s.G 8 vs. 8)Advanced technical practice: Forwards movement and finishing



30 yds

25 yds

50 yds

GKGK

70 yds


• Areaof30yardsx25yards.

• Insidearea4vs.2.Onoutside4supportplayerswhoplaywith2when they are in possession (creating 6 vs. 4).

• 2+4seektoretainpossession(conditionsmaybeimposedon4outside players if required).

• 4insidegridlooktoregainpossessionandreleaseplayerthroughany target gate within specified time limit (eg: 4 seconds).

• Keyfocusfor4insidegrid:

- Efficient and effective collective pressure on the ball.

- Preparatory release of 1 player in anticipation of regaining possession.

- Exploiting turnover quickly with efficient movement of ball and players as appropriate.


defenders

decision making:

1. Press ball, or

2. Patience as a unit to manoeuvre ball into favourable defending area.

• Pressandsupportthepress.

1. Preventing certain passes.

2. challenging, pressing opponents.

Onregainofpossession:

1. Earlydecisiontocounter-attack;where,how?

2. support for counter attack.

3. change of direction if necessary.


• Penaltyboxtopenaltyboxonafullsizepitch.

• 70x50yards.


• Qualityofpassingandreceivingskillsondevelopingtheplay.

• Timingofmovementbystrikers.

• Awarenessonreceivingpossession.

• Individualskillsofturning,passingtoothers,holdingtheball.

• Combinationplaybetweentwostrikers.

• Goalscoring–decisionsandexecutionofskills.

strikers movement/finishing (individual combined movement) - squad

skill practice: counter attacking - Winning the ball back



GK

10 yds

20 y

ds

10 yds

20 y

ds

4

8

4


• 9blues(incGK)vs.8reds.

• Twotargetplayersinboxesforbluestofindwheninpossession,and to then within 2 touches, pass to any red to initiate an early and possible counter-attack situation.

• Blue4passestoblue8andmovesforwardforthereturnpass.

• Red4interceptstheintendedpasstoblue8fromblue4andinitiates a counter-attack.


• Recognisethepossibilityofacounter-attackonmovingtointercept passes.

• Startanycounter-attackwithanearlydecisiontodosoAND:

• Passearlyandquicklytoaplayeraheadoftheball.

• Runwiththeball.

• Qualityofthefirsttouchtopassortorunwiththeball.

Players ahead of and around the ball make:

• Outletstoreceivepossession.

• Runstosupportthecounter-attack.

• Continuethecounter-attacktoitsconclusionorbuildifopponents recover quickly and prevent the early penetration.

counter-attack - Phase of playTHEoRy• Whyis11vs.11necessary?• Purposeof11vs.11coaching?• Howtoconsider11vs.11sessions?–

Methodology.• Stagesofconducting11vs.11sessions

PRACTiCE• Organisationandexplanationofteam

system, tactics and player roles?• Informationonrules,circumstances

in practice (eg. opponent tactics/ style of play).

• Purposeofsessionbeingconducted?• Observationpositionofcoach?• Observationfactors?• Interventionskills?• Communicationskills?• Progressofthepractice–logical,

explained to students etc.

clarity in understanding of: - process, content and outcome (achieving what you want).

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