Source: Worldsoccer Coaching
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The set up of this drill is very easy. Create a grid that is ten yards by ten yards. It would be recommended that you make it bigger for kids that need more time, but don't go any smaller, as the previous drill suggested. Place a cone in the exact middle of the grid. Place one player per ball in the middle of the grid. I would suggest beginning with just one ball and one player in the middle. Place two players on each of the cones outside facing in towards the center of the grid. Place a soccer ball on one of the cones with one of the players to start. The drill begins with the player with the ball passing to the central player then advancing halfway between their cone and the next cone. The middle player makes a one-touch pass back out to the player halfway. The player receives the ball and passes to the player on the next cone. The drill continues the same around the entire grid. Encourage players to pass and play the ball quickly. The drill should be continuous. The coach should interject to make technical and tactical corrections. Some points to observe would be the timing of the checks made by the outside players, the timing of passes, making sure the pass is played to the appropriate foot so that the drill can continue and flow, faking with the hips in the opposite direction so that the receiving player can get used to being deceptive in passing and receiving, and so on.
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DurationBe sure to switch sides so players can work on their right foot and left foot equally.
Feyenoord Quick Passing Drill
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WORKING WITH DEFENDERS
Courtesy: Dick Bate, English FA
With changes evolving almost on a daily basis, the nature of the game and therefore the
responsibilities and requirements of the modern-day player are different from yesteryear.
Most of the large clubs who operate at the stellar levels of the game and some other
smaller clubs, recognize the significance of preparing players to their optimum for
forthcoming games and their future in the game.
Positional coaches have long been employed in the game of American football but soccer
has been both dilitary and negligent in doing so. Some clubs toy with the idea of
enhancing the positional capabilities of players and on a regular basis delegate this task to
the sports scientist/athletic trainer as opposed to a football teacher or coach. Whilst sports
scientists will no doubt enhance many of the athletic capabilities of the player the finer
arts of teaching the defender the positional technical and tactical requirements may well
be secondary in their work.
The purpose of this session is to examine and develop the positional and movement
requirements for defenders in general, and in some cases for specific positions.
Minimal equipment is necessary and high numbers can be catered for. The contents of the
session could be the catalyst curriculum for a club’s defenders who are assembled every
coaching session for specialist attention, before they return to work with the rest of the
team in their technical and tactical program.
Every activity conducted in the session is specific for defenders and is directly related
and relevant to the defenders role and responsibility. His ability to move quickly into
position and the signals to do so, his ability to influence opponents activity, his ability to
respond to ball movement, his ability to shift both position and balance and his
understanding of just how to ready himself and make the necessary movements will be
examined.
This is not a team “tactical” session; it is largely although not exclusively directed at the
defenders response once he has made his decision as to how to defend. Some of the
activity is about decision making and operating as and when the ball moves and changes
location but primarily it aims to cover the important facets of a defender’s specialized
movements and actions where he is confronting an opponent.
Defending is as much an art as creative attacking play but seemingly invites less time and
attention from coaches. All and any of the activities involved in this session can be taken
away by any coach working at almost any level of the game and used in the development
of quicker, more agile, more assertive and more responsive defenders. Much of defending
is about dictating and denying as well as it is about dis-possessing opponents and those
aspects will be covered along with positioning and tactical adaptability in the challenge
for supremacy against a determined opponent.
With changes evolving almost on a daily basis, the nature of the game and therefore the
responsibilities and requirements of the modern-day player are different from yesteryear.
Most of the large clubs who operate at the stellar levels of the game and some other
smaller clubs, recognize the significance of preparing players to their optimum for
forthcoming games and their future in the game.
Positional coaches have long been employed in the game of American football but soccer
has been both dilitary and negligent in doing so. Some clubs toy with the idea of
enhancing the positional capabilities of players and on a regular basis delegate this task to
the sports scientist/athletic trainer as opposed to a football teacher or coach. Whilst sports
scientists will no doubt enhance many of the athletic capabilities of the player the finer
arts of teaching the defender the positional technical and tactical requirements may well
be secondary in their work.
The purpose of this session is to examine and develop the positional and movement
requirements for defenders in general, and in some cases for specific positions.
Minimal equipment is necessary and high numbers can be catered for. The contents of the
session could be the catalyst curriculum for a club’s defenders who are assembled every
coaching session for specialist attention, before they return to work with the rest of the
team in their technical and tactical program.
Every activity conducted in the session is specific for defenders and is directly related
and relevant to the defenders role and responsibility. His ability to move quickly into
position and the signals to do so, his ability to influence opponents activity, his ability to
respond to ball movement, his ability to shift both position and balance and his
understanding of just how to ready himself and make the necessary movements will be
examined.
This is not a team “tactical” session; it is largely although not exclusively directed at the
defenders response once he has made his decision as to how to defend. Some of the
activity is about decision making and operating as and when the ball moves and changes
location but primarily it aims to cover the important facets of a defender’s specialized
movements and actions where he is confronting an opponent.
Defending is as much an art as creative attacking play but seemingly invites less time and
attention from coaches. All and any of the activities involved in this session can be taken
away by any coach working at almost any level of the game and used in the development
of quicker, more agile, more assertive and more responsive defenders. Much of defending
is about dictating and denying as well as it is about dis-possessing opponents and those
aspects will be covered along with positioning and tactical adaptability in the challenge
for supremacy against a determined opponent.
Arsène Wenger's first Highbury game
Source: Arsenal Website
Arsène Wenger’s first home game 19 October 1996
Not a classic match by any means, but a significant day in Arsenal's history.
Arsène Wenger was officially in charge of the Gunners for the first time a week earlier when two clinical strikes from Ian Wright earned a 2-0 win over Blackburn Rovers. But this was the first time he had met the Highbury crowd.
The Frenchman received a rapturous reception as he headed for the dugouts before the game gainst Coventry. However, Wenger could not inspire his players to a second successive victory despite a host of chances.
By now, Patrick Vieira was already a favourite with the Arsenal crowd. The midfielder started the game while another early Wenger signing, Remi Garde, was on the bench.
The new manager kept faith with the 3-5-2 formation favoured by his predecessor, Bruce Rioch. Wenger brought Dennis Bergkamp off the bench but even he was unable to engineer a breakthrough as the Sky Blues defended stoutly.
In fact, the most notable incident was an injury to Steve Ogrizovic. The Coventry goalkeeper was stretchered off four minutes from time after a collision with Wright.
Wenger did not have to wait long for his first win at Highbury. A week later, goals from Lee Dixon, Bergkamp and Wright saw Arsenal overcome Leeds, managed at the time by former Gunners boss George Graham.
Arsène Wenger’s first home game 19 October 1996
Not a classic match by any means, but a significant day in Arsenal's history.
Arsène Wenger was officially in charge of the Gunners for the first time a week earlier when two clinical strikes from Ian Wright earned a 2-0 win over Blackburn Rovers. But this was the first time he had met the Highbury crowd.
The Frenchman received a rapturous reception as he headed for the dugouts before the game gainst Coventry. However, Wenger could not inspire his players to a second successive victory despite a host of chances.
By now, Patrick Vieira was already a favourite with the Arsenal crowd. The midfielder started the game while another early Wenger signing, Remi Garde, was on the bench.
The new manager kept faith with the 3-5-2 formation favoured by his predecessor, Bruce Rioch. Wenger brought Dennis Bergkamp off the bench but even he was unable to engineer a breakthrough as the Sky Blues defended stoutly.
In fact, the most notable incident was an injury to Steve Ogrizovic. The Coventry goalkeeper was stretchered off four minutes from time after a collision with Wright.
Wenger did not have to wait long for his first win at Highbury. A week later, goals from Lee Dixon, Bergkamp and Wright saw Arsenal overcome Leeds, managed at the time by former Gunners boss George Graham.
REAL TARGET LIVERPOOL MIDFIELDER
ESPN reports "Pellegrini hopeful over Alonso deal"
Real Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini has not given up hope of signing Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, although the Bernabeu boss knows it will not be easy.
Reds manager Rafa Benitez is eager to keep the Spanish international at Anfield and has already called on the player he plucked from relative obscurity at Real Sociedad to stay "loyal" to Liverpool.
Real are looking to strengthen the centre of midfield following their spending spree on the likes of Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo and Brazilian playmaker Kaka and may also sign another fullback, Pellegrini said at a news conference. "It's not a mystery that Real Madrid are interested in signing him (Alonso) but it won't be easy," he said. "We are looking at alternatives for some positions," he added. "The attack is complete and perhaps a central midfielder or fullback is still missing but the rest of the positions are covered."
Spanish daily Marca reported earlier this week that Alonso had telephoned Benitez to ask his permission to leave Liverpool and move to Madrid. The newspaper also speculated that €35m would be enough to secure the signing of the 27-year-old.
But the Premier League club are apparently asking for up to €50m and although negotiations are yet to agree a compromise figure, Real sporting director Miguel Pardeza said that the deal was certainly not dead.
"Madrid don't discard an option until it is truly impossible," Pardeza said. "Right now there is an insurmountable economic barrier but that is something that can change." Meanwhile, Pellegrini, in his first news conference since the players began pre-season training last week, also said media reports that Real's entire contingent of six Dutch players, including Ruud van Nistelrooy, Arjen Robben and Wesley Sneijder, would be leaving were inaccurate.
"When there is some news the club will announce it," he said when asked which players were on their way out. "But it's not true that all the Dutch players are going to leave as has been reported in the media."
Pellegrini also responded to criticism of Real's spending policies published in Vatican newspaper Osservatore Romano on Saturday.
The club's splurge of more than €200m on four players risks inflating transfer fees and pushing clubs towards bankruptcy or into the hands of organised crime, the paper said.
"Everyone has the right to give their opinion, right or wrong," Pellegrini said. "I am not the one responsible for talking about comments by the Vatican. If someone thinks that it's not good they also have the right to express an opinion."
Separately, Kaka said in a newspaper interview published on Sunday that Real were spending such vast sums because the players involved were value for money.
"If Real Madrid has decided to spend so much money on us it's because we are worth it, no?" Kaka said. "In the particular case of Cristiano Ronaldo, who is the most expensive, he has shown he is number one and that he is worth the money."
More on soccer latest news go to http://soccernet.espn.go.com/
Real Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini has not given up hope of signing Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, although the Bernabeu boss knows it will not be easy.
Reds manager Rafa Benitez is eager to keep the Spanish international at Anfield and has already called on the player he plucked from relative obscurity at Real Sociedad to stay "loyal" to Liverpool.
Real are looking to strengthen the centre of midfield following their spending spree on the likes of Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo and Brazilian playmaker Kaka and may also sign another fullback, Pellegrini said at a news conference. "It's not a mystery that Real Madrid are interested in signing him (Alonso) but it won't be easy," he said. "We are looking at alternatives for some positions," he added. "The attack is complete and perhaps a central midfielder or fullback is still missing but the rest of the positions are covered."
Spanish daily Marca reported earlier this week that Alonso had telephoned Benitez to ask his permission to leave Liverpool and move to Madrid. The newspaper also speculated that €35m would be enough to secure the signing of the 27-year-old.
But the Premier League club are apparently asking for up to €50m and although negotiations are yet to agree a compromise figure, Real sporting director Miguel Pardeza said that the deal was certainly not dead.
"Madrid don't discard an option until it is truly impossible," Pardeza said. "Right now there is an insurmountable economic barrier but that is something that can change." Meanwhile, Pellegrini, in his first news conference since the players began pre-season training last week, also said media reports that Real's entire contingent of six Dutch players, including Ruud van Nistelrooy, Arjen Robben and Wesley Sneijder, would be leaving were inaccurate.
"When there is some news the club will announce it," he said when asked which players were on their way out. "But it's not true that all the Dutch players are going to leave as has been reported in the media."
Pellegrini also responded to criticism of Real's spending policies published in Vatican newspaper Osservatore Romano on Saturday.
The club's splurge of more than €200m on four players risks inflating transfer fees and pushing clubs towards bankruptcy or into the hands of organised crime, the paper said.
"Everyone has the right to give their opinion, right or wrong," Pellegrini said. "I am not the one responsible for talking about comments by the Vatican. If someone thinks that it's not good they also have the right to express an opinion."
Separately, Kaka said in a newspaper interview published on Sunday that Real were spending such vast sums because the players involved were value for money.
"If Real Madrid has decided to spend so much money on us it's because we are worth it, no?" Kaka said. "In the particular case of Cristiano Ronaldo, who is the most expensive, he has shown he is number one and that he is worth the money."
More on soccer latest news go to http://soccernet.espn.go.com/
Fundamentals of Shooting
There are many different ways to shoot the ball in soccer. Like passing, some of them are basic and some more advanced. You can shoot with the instep, with the inside of the foot, the outside, and yes, even the toe. You can drive the ball out flat, make it curve in or out, chip it, loft it etc.
What we’ll be concerned with here initially are the fundamentals of basic shooting what you would teach to a 7 year old (and up) to build a foundation for more advanced techniques.
The basic coaching points for basic instep drive shooting , From the Nose to the Toes are:
1. Head down – eye on the ball
2. Plant non-kicking foot along side the ball
3. Pick a spot near the center of the ball, strike ball at, or slightly above, this spot.
4. Knee of kicking leg is over the ball
5. Instep is “locked” Toe down and ankle flexed up in direction of calf
6. Approach is slightly from the side.. not dead on
7. Follow through Sounds simple right? Well lets break them down one by one and then suggest ways and means of teaching this technique.
First, head down, just like in passing The “head up” component of shooting precedes the actual execution of the skill. In other words the player must already have his target picked out before he executes the shot. Why head down? Because your eyes cannot affect the flight of the ball. It is more important that you strike the ball correctly and that is done by eye-foot coordination. In the best case, and with a lot of practice, the head is down for only a split second. As the players get older, peripheral vision comes into play and only the eyes move.
Second... the plant foot. Important because if you plant your foot behind the ball your kicking foot is coming up as you strike leading to undercutting the ball. Now in advanced shooting that is sometimes what you want to do but when we’re teaching the younger ages we just want the ball to travel in a straight line with some “weight” on it.
Third.. picking a spot on the ball. Again if you kick too low you’ll undercut the ball, pick too high and you’ll “top” it. With a lot of practice a child will automatically pick the sweet spot on the ball.
Fourth.. the knee of the kicking leg is over the ball. This technique determines the correct body position. If the knee is forward of the ball (which rarely happens) the weight is too far forward and the ball is mis-kicked. If the knee is behind the ball, a far more common occurrence, the player tends to arch their back away from the ball. This results in too little power.
Fifth.. instep is locked. A wobbly foot leads to inaccurate and low power shots. Locking the instep (sometimes referred to as locking the ankle) is not a natural thing for the kids to do. You have to break this down into steps and be vigilant when they shoot. It is very easy to back slide after this technique is taught.
Sixth… approach from the side. The biggest fault in the instep drive is coming straight at the ball. This leads to toe kicking. At the younger ages toe kicking is quite common and natural. They will enjoy more success kicking with their toes than with their instep. They will seem to get more power on the ball. This is illusionary. It is a simple matter of physics. The more surface area applied to the ball (instep) all other things being equal, the more accurate and the more powerful will be the shot.
But the biggest reason not to let them toe kick is that it is a bad habit that is extremely difficult to break in later years. Teach them the right way now and there will be far less problems in the future. By moving in slightly from the side you naturally tend to want to kick with the instep instead of the toe
Last.. follow through. A common mistake made at the younger ages is the lack of a follow through…kick through the ball. They tend to jerk back as they strike the ball and consequently do not get a lot of power on the pass.
What we’ll be concerned with here initially are the fundamentals of basic shooting what you would teach to a 7 year old (and up) to build a foundation for more advanced techniques.
The basic coaching points for basic instep drive shooting , From the Nose to the Toes are:
1. Head down – eye on the ball
2. Plant non-kicking foot along side the ball
3. Pick a spot near the center of the ball, strike ball at, or slightly above, this spot.
4. Knee of kicking leg is over the ball
5. Instep is “locked” Toe down and ankle flexed up in direction of calf
6. Approach is slightly from the side.. not dead on
7. Follow through Sounds simple right? Well lets break them down one by one and then suggest ways and means of teaching this technique.
First, head down, just like in passing The “head up” component of shooting precedes the actual execution of the skill. In other words the player must already have his target picked out before he executes the shot. Why head down? Because your eyes cannot affect the flight of the ball. It is more important that you strike the ball correctly and that is done by eye-foot coordination. In the best case, and with a lot of practice, the head is down for only a split second. As the players get older, peripheral vision comes into play and only the eyes move.
Second... the plant foot. Important because if you plant your foot behind the ball your kicking foot is coming up as you strike leading to undercutting the ball. Now in advanced shooting that is sometimes what you want to do but when we’re teaching the younger ages we just want the ball to travel in a straight line with some “weight” on it.
Third.. picking a spot on the ball. Again if you kick too low you’ll undercut the ball, pick too high and you’ll “top” it. With a lot of practice a child will automatically pick the sweet spot on the ball.
Fourth.. the knee of the kicking leg is over the ball. This technique determines the correct body position. If the knee is forward of the ball (which rarely happens) the weight is too far forward and the ball is mis-kicked. If the knee is behind the ball, a far more common occurrence, the player tends to arch their back away from the ball. This results in too little power.
Fifth.. instep is locked. A wobbly foot leads to inaccurate and low power shots. Locking the instep (sometimes referred to as locking the ankle) is not a natural thing for the kids to do. You have to break this down into steps and be vigilant when they shoot. It is very easy to back slide after this technique is taught.
Sixth… approach from the side. The biggest fault in the instep drive is coming straight at the ball. This leads to toe kicking. At the younger ages toe kicking is quite common and natural. They will enjoy more success kicking with their toes than with their instep. They will seem to get more power on the ball. This is illusionary. It is a simple matter of physics. The more surface area applied to the ball (instep) all other things being equal, the more accurate and the more powerful will be the shot.
But the biggest reason not to let them toe kick is that it is a bad habit that is extremely difficult to break in later years. Teach them the right way now and there will be far less problems in the future. By moving in slightly from the side you naturally tend to want to kick with the instep instead of the toe
Last.. follow through. A common mistake made at the younger ages is the lack of a follow through…kick through the ball. They tend to jerk back as they strike the ball and consequently do not get a lot of power on the pass.
No Barca deal for Robinho
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Basic Pass/Receive Drill U10: No Where to Hide
This is an exercise for reinforcing moving to space, good passing and receiving skills, and communication. It was suggested by Pam Konrad of the soccercoach-l e mail list.
Split your group into 2 teams, give each a different color pinnie and play in one
half of the field with a keeper.
The goal is for EVERY player to first make a good reception from a teammate
(not just win a 50/50 ball), then make a good pass to a teammate.
Once the player has done this s/he can flip the front of the pinnie behind their
neck. Players who have already "flipped" their pinnies and the GK can be used
for passing to relieve pressure, but EVERY player must have his or her pinnie
flipped before their team can shoot on goal.
This game has a very good work rate, especially when each team gets down to
one or two players left who need to receive/pass.
Split your group into 2 teams, give each a different color pinnie and play in one
half of the field with a keeper.
The goal is for EVERY player to first make a good reception from a teammate
(not just win a 50/50 ball), then make a good pass to a teammate.
Once the player has done this s/he can flip the front of the pinnie behind their
neck. Players who have already "flipped" their pinnies and the GK can be used
for passing to relieve pressure, but EVERY player must have his or her pinnie
flipped before their team can shoot on goal.
This game has a very good work rate, especially when each team gets down to
one or two players left who need to receive/pass.
Things that you as a coach should strive NOT to be
Source: Fifa Training Material
• concerning your willingness to listen to others
− You must not display a general lack of interest in other people and show little willingness to listen to the personal and psychological problems of others.
− You must not feel ill at ease in your position as an “agony aunt/mentor”.
• concerning your attitude of open-mindedness
− You must not be afraid of change or wary of innovations.
− You must not harbour doubts about yourself after a series of defeats or in confl ict situations.
− You must remain open to all constructive proposals.
• concerning your time management
− You must not be too preoccupied by football.
− You must not have too little time available to improve yourself and widen your knowledge.
− You must not have too little time available for yourself.
• concerning the reinforcement of your ideas and opinions (external feedback)
− You must not give too little or no encouragement, or praise too little or not at all (in particular with young players).
− You must ensure that you give positive feedback as well.
− You must not show a tendency to generalise too much.
• concerning your willingness to listen to others
− You must not display a general lack of interest in other people and show little willingness to listen to the personal and psychological problems of others.
− You must not feel ill at ease in your position as an “agony aunt/mentor”.
• concerning your attitude of open-mindedness
− You must not be afraid of change or wary of innovations.
− You must not harbour doubts about yourself after a series of defeats or in confl ict situations.
− You must remain open to all constructive proposals.
• concerning your time management
− You must not be too preoccupied by football.
− You must not have too little time available to improve yourself and widen your knowledge.
− You must not have too little time available for yourself.
• concerning the reinforcement of your ideas and opinions (external feedback)
− You must not give too little or no encouragement, or praise too little or not at all (in particular with young players).
− You must ensure that you give positive feedback as well.
− You must not show a tendency to generalise too much.
TACTICAL EXERCISES- PURPOSE
(A)2v1
ONE ACTS, ONE SUPPORTS, IN ATTACK OR WHEN DEFENDING.IN ATTACK, PLAYER WITH THE BALL COMMITS THE LONE DEFENDER THEN EITHER GOES PAST THEM OR PASSES TO THE SECOND ATTACKER.IN DEFENSE, NEAREST CHALLENGES, THE OTHER COVERS
(B) 3v1
IN DEFENSE, ONE CHALLENGES, ONE COVERS, THE THIRD BALANCESIN ATTACK, ONE COMMITS AN OPPONENT, ONE POSITIONS TO RECIEVE A POSSIBLE PASS, THE THIRD MAKES AN ATTACK RUN.
(C) 4v2
DEFENDING - IS ABOUT THE 2 WORKING AS A PAIR TO CUT DOWN QUICKLY ANY POSSIBLE EASY SPACE FOR THE OPPONENT WITH THE BALL TO PASS TO ONE OF THE OTHER THREE ATTACKERSATTACKING - IS ABOUT THE PLAYER WITH THE BALL HAVING THREE OPTIONS TO PASS IF THEY WISH TO (SUPPORT, PASS OPTIONS).
(D) 5v2
AS c. ONLY DEFENDING BECOMES MORE OF A POSITIONING TO FORCE THE BALL TO WHERE YOU CAN ATTACK ITFOT ATTACKING ITS ABOUT PLAYERS TAKING CONSTANT GOOD POSITIONS TO RECEIVE A POSSIBLE PASS.
(E)6v6
IS ABOUT WHERE PLAYERS ARE TO EITHER ATTACK OR DEFEND2-1-2 FORMATION CAN SHOW DEFENDERS COACHING POINTS, THE LONE MIDFIELDER ABOUT HOW TO SUPPORT THE DEFENSE AND ATTACK, THE FORWARDS, HOW TO DEFEND FROM THE FRONT AND HOW TO MAKE ATTACK RUNS WHEN IN POSSESSION.
(F) 8v8
BUILDING ON THE 6V6 COACHING POINTS, YOU CAN NOW PLAY MORE PHASE OF PLAY ROUTINES BUT IN A SSG FORMAT.
ONE ACTS, ONE SUPPORTS, IN ATTACK OR WHEN DEFENDING.IN ATTACK, PLAYER WITH THE BALL COMMITS THE LONE DEFENDER THEN EITHER GOES PAST THEM OR PASSES TO THE SECOND ATTACKER.IN DEFENSE, NEAREST CHALLENGES, THE OTHER COVERS
(B) 3v1
IN DEFENSE, ONE CHALLENGES, ONE COVERS, THE THIRD BALANCESIN ATTACK, ONE COMMITS AN OPPONENT, ONE POSITIONS TO RECIEVE A POSSIBLE PASS, THE THIRD MAKES AN ATTACK RUN.
(C) 4v2
DEFENDING - IS ABOUT THE 2 WORKING AS A PAIR TO CUT DOWN QUICKLY ANY POSSIBLE EASY SPACE FOR THE OPPONENT WITH THE BALL TO PASS TO ONE OF THE OTHER THREE ATTACKERSATTACKING - IS ABOUT THE PLAYER WITH THE BALL HAVING THREE OPTIONS TO PASS IF THEY WISH TO (SUPPORT, PASS OPTIONS).
(D) 5v2
AS c. ONLY DEFENDING BECOMES MORE OF A POSITIONING TO FORCE THE BALL TO WHERE YOU CAN ATTACK ITFOT ATTACKING ITS ABOUT PLAYERS TAKING CONSTANT GOOD POSITIONS TO RECEIVE A POSSIBLE PASS.
(E)6v6
IS ABOUT WHERE PLAYERS ARE TO EITHER ATTACK OR DEFEND2-1-2 FORMATION CAN SHOW DEFENDERS COACHING POINTS, THE LONE MIDFIELDER ABOUT HOW TO SUPPORT THE DEFENSE AND ATTACK, THE FORWARDS, HOW TO DEFEND FROM THE FRONT AND HOW TO MAKE ATTACK RUNS WHEN IN POSSESSION.
(F) 8v8
BUILDING ON THE 6V6 COACHING POINTS, YOU CAN NOW PLAY MORE PHASE OF PLAY ROUTINES BUT IN A SSG FORMAT.
Improving Vision
This practice is designed to improve each player’s field vision through a variety of
techniques. Consider the following points:
Vision With The Ball
Many coaches instruct players to "trap the ball" before passing it. The word "trap"
suggests stopping the ball. Young players get into a bad habit of trapping the ball using
the sole of the foot every time the ball comes to them. Trapping or stopping the ball with
the sole of the foot can cause many bad habits for the player and limit the techniques he
can use immediately after his first touch on the ball.
The following are bad habits as a result of "trapping the ball" with the sole of the foot:
· As the ball travels towards the foot the head will drop and eye's will be
fixed on the ball. The player at this point cannot see his passing options.
· In the attacking third, the player will not be able to see the position of the goalkeeper if his head is down, thus limiting his shooting options.
· If the ball is controlled with the sole of the foot on the first touch, the position of the ball will be too close to the players body for the player to pass over a long distance. There needs to be a distance between the player and the ball for the player to strike the ball over a long distance.
· In the attacking third, the player cannot afford to stop the ball with the sole of the foot. The player needs to set up shooting opportunities as soon as
possible. If the ball is controlled with the sole of the foot, it will limit the players ability to shoot over a long distance.
· Trapping the ball with the sole of the foot will also affect the time in which a player makes decisions. The player will take one second to trap the ball, another second to push the ball out from the body and yet a third second before the player considers the option of whether to pass, dribble, shoot or run with the ball. During this period the nearest opponent will be closing down the ball and looking to dispossess the player.
Coaches should encourage players to use their first touch on the ball economically and
effectively. As opposed to trapping the ball with the sole of the foot, players should look
to play their first touch out of their body and into a position that will allow them to
perform a variety of techniques on their second touch.
In general, right footed players should look to play their first touch approximately one and a half yards in front and to the right side at a 45 degree angle (left footed players to the left side). By playing the ball out and in front of the body on the first touch, the player will improve in the following:
· Better all round vision as eye's follow ball out and up and not focused down at the feet.
· Can immediately see and evaluate passing and shooting options.
· Can pass the ball over a long range.
· Can shoot the ball over a long range.
· Less chance of being caught in possession of the ball due to improved vision.
During the course of a game it is not always possible to play the ball in the perfect position. However, it is surprising to note that on numerous occasions when players control the ball, they neglect to consider what they are controlling for, to pass, to shoot, to dribble or to run with the ball.
Vision Without The Ball
Consideration must also be given to the players body position when supporting the man
on the ball. Whenever possible players should adopt a "side-on" position to see as
much of the playing field as possible.
Remember "You can only pass as quick as you can see"
Warm Up
Ø Divide players into 2 groups, identify each team with different colored bibs.
Ø Have players jog around area 30 x 40 yards. Players alternate stretching and
jogging every 60 seconds.
Ø While the players jog, heads must be up scanning the whole field, glancing behind them, looking far and near. On coaches command players must shout out the color of "John's socks", make of Tom's cleats etc.(forces players to scan all players quickly) Players heads should be like that of a "bird on a fence" always glancing and checking behind.
Fundamental Phase
Ø Introduce a ball into the area. Players move around grid passing the ball "2 touch". The passes must always be in the sequence of "Red Player - Yellow Player"(red can only pass to blue and blue to red). This forces players to scan area before receiving the pass
techniques. Consider the following points:
Vision With The Ball
Many coaches instruct players to "trap the ball" before passing it. The word "trap"
suggests stopping the ball. Young players get into a bad habit of trapping the ball using
the sole of the foot every time the ball comes to them. Trapping or stopping the ball with
the sole of the foot can cause many bad habits for the player and limit the techniques he
can use immediately after his first touch on the ball.
The following are bad habits as a result of "trapping the ball" with the sole of the foot:
· As the ball travels towards the foot the head will drop and eye's will be
fixed on the ball. The player at this point cannot see his passing options.
· In the attacking third, the player will not be able to see the position of the goalkeeper if his head is down, thus limiting his shooting options.
· If the ball is controlled with the sole of the foot on the first touch, the position of the ball will be too close to the players body for the player to pass over a long distance. There needs to be a distance between the player and the ball for the player to strike the ball over a long distance.
· In the attacking third, the player cannot afford to stop the ball with the sole of the foot. The player needs to set up shooting opportunities as soon as
possible. If the ball is controlled with the sole of the foot, it will limit the players ability to shoot over a long distance.
· Trapping the ball with the sole of the foot will also affect the time in which a player makes decisions. The player will take one second to trap the ball, another second to push the ball out from the body and yet a third second before the player considers the option of whether to pass, dribble, shoot or run with the ball. During this period the nearest opponent will be closing down the ball and looking to dispossess the player.
Coaches should encourage players to use their first touch on the ball economically and
effectively. As opposed to trapping the ball with the sole of the foot, players should look
to play their first touch out of their body and into a position that will allow them to
perform a variety of techniques on their second touch.
In general, right footed players should look to play their first touch approximately one and a half yards in front and to the right side at a 45 degree angle (left footed players to the left side). By playing the ball out and in front of the body on the first touch, the player will improve in the following:
· Better all round vision as eye's follow ball out and up and not focused down at the feet.
· Can immediately see and evaluate passing and shooting options.
· Can pass the ball over a long range.
· Can shoot the ball over a long range.
· Less chance of being caught in possession of the ball due to improved vision.
During the course of a game it is not always possible to play the ball in the perfect position. However, it is surprising to note that on numerous occasions when players control the ball, they neglect to consider what they are controlling for, to pass, to shoot, to dribble or to run with the ball.
Vision Without The Ball
Consideration must also be given to the players body position when supporting the man
on the ball. Whenever possible players should adopt a "side-on" position to see as
much of the playing field as possible.
Remember "You can only pass as quick as you can see"
Warm Up
Ø Divide players into 2 groups, identify each team with different colored bibs.
Ø Have players jog around area 30 x 40 yards. Players alternate stretching and
jogging every 60 seconds.
Ø While the players jog, heads must be up scanning the whole field, glancing behind them, looking far and near. On coaches command players must shout out the color of "John's socks", make of Tom's cleats etc.(forces players to scan all players quickly) Players heads should be like that of a "bird on a fence" always glancing and checking behind.
Fundamental Phase
Ø Introduce a ball into the area. Players move around grid passing the ball "2 touch". The passes must always be in the sequence of "Red Player - Yellow Player"(red can only pass to blue and blue to red). This forces players to scan area before receiving the pass
Progress to "1 touch" play.
Ø Encourage players on the ball to pass over a variety of distances, not always a short pass.
Ø Encourage players off the ball to get into a position in line of the players vision.(don't hide).
Ø Condition the players "Not to talk or Clap" for the ball. All communication is visual. Then take off this condition.
Fundamental Progression #1
Continue sequence from previous practice and develop to;:
Ø Still " 1 touch". On the coaches command the player in possession must pass to the player named by the coach. When the coach shout's "Johnny" the player in possession must quickly scan the field, locate the player, and pass quickly to the players feet.
Ø The receiving player "Johnny" is encouraged to receive the ball "side-on" if possible, turn quickly and pass to the most distant player on the opposite color
Ø The play is continued with the "Red-Blue" sequence until the coach calls another players name.
Match Related
Finish with small side game with goalkeepers
Ø Reinforce all the main points in your small sided game.
Ø Look for opportunities to highlight the points.
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