PLAYING OUT FROM THE BACK IN A 4-3-3

by on October 29, 2017

SESSION TITLE: PLAYING OUT FROM THE BACK IN A 4-3-3 OBJECTIVES Coach the goalkeeper and defenders to build up play from the back coach the defence to transfer possession successful  under pressure to the midfielders coach a team to build up play from the back four PRACTICE I – 7 v 3 RONDO Organization Measure […]

PLAYER POSITION | CENTRE BACK

by on November 25, 2016

PLAYER POSITION | CENTRE BACK Qualities: leaders, fearless, tough, and skilled. Think Rio Ferdinand of Manchester United. These are players who can distribute the ball out of the back but also win head balls and snuff out attacks. They have good speed, strength and technically adept with the ball at their feet. Gone are the […]

ATTACKING IN CENTRAL AREAS

by on November 7, 2016

SESSION TITLE: ATTACKING IN CENTRAL AREAS OBJECTIVES coach midfielders and forwards to attack centrally penetration in central areas of the pitch combination play in central areas of the pitch ORGANISATION Pitch size: pitch marked with cones as shown below utilizing 2/3 length of the pitch x 44 yards with an end zone. Teams play 8v7 […]

DEFENDING IN CENTRAL AREAS

by on October 9, 2016

SESSION TITLE: DEFENDING IN CENTRAL AREAS OBJECTIVES  defending central areas of the pitch coaching defensive unit to narrow off and defend compactness in central areas ORGANISATION Pitch sectioned approx 44 x 65 yards as shown below Teams play in a 9v7. Defending team play in a 1-4-2-1-1 while attacking team play in a 1-2-3-1. Wide […]

CENTRE BACKS BREAKING OPPOSITION LINES

by on September 19, 2016

SESSION TITLE: CENTRE BACKS BREAKING OPPOSITION LINES OBJECTIVES Centre backs break opposition press and lines Centre backs to exploit space when in possession ORGANISATION Pitch size: Half of the pitch using full width and length. Team formations: Teams play in an 8v6 with the defending team playing in a 1-4-2-1 vs the attacking team playing […]

PLAYING OUT FROM THE BACK FOUR

by on September 12, 2016

SESSION TITLE: PLAYING OUT FROM THE BACK FOUR OBJECTIVES Coach defenders and midfielders to build up play from the back four coach a team to build up play from the back four coach a team to transfer possession successful  to penetration and finishing phase ORGANISATION Pitch size: 2/3 length of standard pitch with full width […]