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0 30 Transition Rondos - Part Four

WORLD CLASS COACHING 30 Transition Rondos By Luca Bertolini Table of Contents PART FOUR FOUR-GRID RONDOS Four-Grid Rondos Exercise 28: 8 v 4 and 4 v 4 transition with alternate directions Sequence The playing space is divided into four squares. Two black players are placed along the outer end lines of all the squares and one

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0 Value of central midfielder’s movement v 4-4-2

By Alex Trukan Defending in 4-4-2 is relatively simple and provides good organisation and structure. If executed well, it is very hard to break down and attack against. One of the key areas where overloads can be created and players moved out of positions is centre. Here comes a crucial role of central midfielders who

0 5v3+2

By Steven Smith Area Size: Two 12 by 12 yard grids are set up just outside the 18-box as shown. Groups are divided into five per group. Need at least 10 players plus keepers. Teams: Four teams of five in two different bib colors Time: 12 minutes Objective: To be able to technically retain possession in

0 Delayed Sweeper from a 4-4-2

By Mike Smith For me, the argument between playing a sweeper and playing a flat back has always missed one important aspect – why not do both? Understandably, leaving a player deep at the back of the defensive line does put a team at a disadvantage when their opponent is good a moving the ball around

0 Attacking Through the Striker

By Steven Smith This session is designed to support target play especially coming from the midfield central players. Many modifications can be made to have the striker receive from various positions on the field. Activity 1: Dutch Squares Warm-up Setup: Three square grids are set up with 10-yard by 10-yard dimensions with barrier space between each

0 1 v 1 to Goal – Reaction and Speed Production

By Anthony Hazelwood The following activity triggers players to attack or defend their opponent while going to goal. This activity is a line type of exercise with the soccer specific fitness target being player athletic development with the metabolic training adaptation being speed production. The time of action should be around 4 to 8 seconds’

1 Attacking Play and Finishing Around The Box

By Gregg Gillies - Set Up: Size (25 x 20 yards) at least 12 players plus 2 GK The Drill: Two teams (black and yellow). Each team has 2 players on the field of play. Each team also has two players on the outside of the cones, on the offensive half only. Both teams have two players

1 Half Time Team Talk

By Tom Mura Question - What do you talk with your team about at half time? How do I decide what to focus on with my team during halftime? Sometimes there seem to be so many things we need to do better that I don’t know where to start. This is a challenge for coaches at

0 Explosive Power

By Scott Housden - Explosive power is a key aspect in goalkeeping. It is essential for 1 v 1 situations, dealing with high balls, shot stopping and recovery and movement around the goal. The drill below can be used as part of a diving technique session or as part of a pre-season conditioning session. Set Up

1 Wenger, Liverpool v Roma, and Who Will Get Relegated

Wenger, Liverpool v Roma and Who Will Get RelegatedWeekly English Premier League Opinion #32In this video, Jonny Carter talks about Wenger getting the boot at Arsenal, why Liverpool could lose to Roma and who will get relegated.What do you think? Agree? Disagree? Please let us know by commenting below.

0 35 Possession Rondos eBook

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1 35 Possession Rondos - Part One

WORLD CLASS COACHING 35 Possession Rondos By Luca Bertolini Table of Contents PART ONE INTRODUCTION THE HISTORY OF A RONDO AND WHAT IS A RONDO THE BENEFITS AND HOW TO PRACTICE RONDOS PART TWO SINGLE GRID RONDOS PART THREE TWO-GRID RONDOS PART FOUR THREE-GRID RONDOS FOUR-GRID RONDOS Introduction: About Rondos We can link everything that happens

1 35 Possession Rondos - Part Two

WORLD CLASS COACHING 35 Possession Rondos By Luca Bertolini Table of Contents PART TWO SINGLE GRID RONDOS Single-Grid Rondos Exercise 1: 2 + 1 v 1 to play forward and move wide (1) Sequence Two black players are placed along one of the longer sides of a rectangle and along one of the shorter sides. One

0 35 Possession Rondos - Part Three

WORLD CLASS COACHING 35 Possession Rondos By Luca Bertolini Table of Contents PART THREE TWO-GRID RONDOS Three-Grid Rondos Exercise 13: 4 v 2 to play wide and forward and to move deep or to drop back Sequence The playing space is divided into two areas. Four black players are placed along all the sides of the

0 35 Possession Rondos - Part Four

WORLD CLASS COACHING 35 Possession Rondos By Luca Bertolini Table of Contents TWO-GRID RONDOS PART FOUR THREE-GRID RONDOS FOUR-GRID RONDOS Three Grid Rondos Exercise 23: 6 v 4 to play forward and backward moving the ball around (1) Sequence The playing space is divided into three areas; one horizontal lower area and two upper and vertical

0 7v7 plus 7 wingers

By Steven Smith Area Size: Set up a 30 x 35 yard grid as shown. Place 7 black vs. 7 yellow inside grid. Seven red players each possess a ball on the outside of the grid ready to cross. Teams: Three groups of seven Time: For full progression approximately 15 minutes Set up and Execution: The

0 Decoy Angles from a 4-4-2

By Mike Smith A couple years ago, after a 1-1 draw, I heard the opposing coach talking to his assistants as they were leaving the game and he was expressing his frustration as to how he felt his team made things too complicated. “ Right back, to right mid, give and go combination with a center

0 Direct play through the wings

By Alex Trukan Attacking down the wings requires players that are quick, direct and able to combine with others or win their individual duel against the defender. However, it is not only individual players that make wide play effective. Direct play through the wings should be a collective action of the whole team with appropriate

0 Teaching Attacking Principles

By Steven Smith This session is designed to support the following attacking principles: Direct when possible o Defined by longest ball forward that maintains possession or puts us in a better scoring opportunity. May be to the forward, may be over the top of defense may be to other players. Preferences:  To the forwards feet

0 Creating Crossing Opportunities to Finish on Goal – Aerobic Capacity

By Anthony Hazelwood The following activity coaches a team to create crossing opportunities to finish on goal. The specific fitness target is match endurance while adapting the player’s aerobic capacity in an extended small-sided format. When preparing the activity, if needed, concentration and difficulty levels may be increased by having players execute something extra unique

0 Competitive Technical Passing

By Gregg Gillies - Warm Up Set Up: Space can vary depending on number of players and how difficult you want it to be. Set up a variety of cone "goals" randomly throughout a space and pair up your players in teams of two, each team has one ball. Use at least 5 cone "goals." The

0 Why Man City Tactically Dominated Tottenham

Why Man City Tactically Dominated TottenhamWeekly English Premier League Opinion #31In this video, Jonny Carter explains the tactics employed by Man City that helped them dominate Tottenham in the recent EPL game.What do you think? Agree? Disagree? Please let us know by commenting below.

0 Multiple Shot Re-focus

By Scott Housden - As is the case for all other players, the goalkeeper moves considerably during games. However, a goalkeeper’s movements are often much smaller and precise. This active movement (i.e. the goalkeeper’s movement on the pitch to ensure good positioning before attempting to make a save) across the goalmouth is key when dealing with

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