By Sean Pearson Area Size: 40 x 45 Yards Teams: 6 v 6 Time: 20 Minutes Objectives To understand when and where to run behind the defense When and where to time the through pass into space Use the correct weight of passThe area is split into three zones, two end zones of 5 yards in depth
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This is a progression of the game from last week. It is played with three teams of six players. It can be played with fewer players on each team or using a neutral player if number divisible by three are not available.
The game area is 45 x 42 yards and the game is played in two 15 minute halves.
Two teams work to keep possession and one team defends.
The field is divided in three small ones: two fields for the attacking teams and one central zone for the defense.
Each field has six attackers that must
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This game is played with three teams of six players. It can be played with fewer players on each team or using a neutral player if number divisible by three are not available.
The game area is 45 x 42 yards and the game is played in two 15 minute halves.
Two teams work to keep possession and one team defends.
The field is divided in three small ones: two fields for the attacking teams and one central zone for the defense.
Each field has six attackers that must
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This is a progression of last week's 8 v 8 game to work spacing and player movement. This week the game will again start as 8 v 8 but the team in possession works to create 6 v 4 offensive superiority situations.
The game area is 55 x 45 yards and the game is played in two 15 minute halves.
The field is once again divided into four zones. This time each zone contains
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This is a progression of last week's 5 v 5 game to work spacing and player movement. We now play 8 v 8 The game area is 50 x 45 yards and it is played as two 15 minute halves.
The field is once again divided into four zones. This time each zone contains
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By Renato Lopez Moreira - This is a 5 v 5 game to work spacing and player movement. The game area is 44 x 39 yards and it is played as two 10 minute halves. The field is divided into four zones. Each zone contains an attacker and a defender. An additional attacker and defender begin
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This is the second of two posts looking at Barcelona's methods and tactics from the Champions League Final versus Juventus. This week we look at Barcelona's attacking process.
In the Juventus analysis, I looked at how they would try to stop Messi, which forced Barcelona to adjust and look for alternative routes to goal – they would often switch play and attack from Neymar and Jordi Alba.
If Alves was high, Alba stayed deep and vice versa, or if both were high, Busquets stayed deep to form a 3v2 situation at the back and cover the defence in the pre-transition phase.
They looked to play less of a positional game behind the
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Continue readingLike many coaches I focus on one particular aspect of the game during each training session. Sure, I try to train the technical, tactical, physical and psychological components around the specific skill so that the practice is as economical as possible. But in the past if my focus was on passing and receiving I wouldn't have thought about ending the session with any type of shooting.
When WORLD CLASS COACHING conducted a tour of Dutch club a few years ago I was fortunate enough to attend. While visiting the Ajax Academy I watched a session presented by
Continue readingBy Renato Lopez Moreira - This game is a progression of the previous 5 v 5 games I've presented over that last few weeks. The game is played in a 30 x 30 yard area divided into two 15 x 30 yard areas There is no limitations on the number of touches each player can
Continue readingBy Renato Lopez Moreira - This game is a progress of the one from 'Possession From Target to Target' last week. The game is played in a 30 x 30 yard area divided into two 15 x 30 yard areas There is no limitations on the number of touches each player can take Ten consecutive
Continue readingBy Sean Pearson Area Size: 2 x 18 yard area with 5 yard neutral zones Teams: 6 v 6 (+ 4) Time: 20 Minutes Objectives To get the ball out wide as quickly and as often as possible Decide which cross is best for the situation For the attacking team to make positive attacking runs to disorientate
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This game is a progress of the one from 'Possession Under Pressure' last week.
Exercise
The Attackers have to exchange passes between them and the
Continue readingI like using continuous games because they are high energy, engage the players and create a very competitive environment. If you keep score then the game can replicate the pressure of the actual game.
This game is best played with at least six players on each team. To start the coach passes a ball into the middle and
Continue readingBy Sean Pearson Area Size: 40 x 45 yrds Teams: 5 v 5 (+ 5) Time: 20 Minutes Objectives To maintain possession To penetrate the lines of the defensive team Decision making to use the wings or the middle of the field This possession exercise focuses on maintaining it while looking to move the ball forward beyond the
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Today's featured activity is a small-sided.
It is a 5 v 5 game that is played on a 27 x 27 yard area for 10 minutes.
The players are not limited to a certain number of touches. The passes can be short or medium in length, with players moving without the ball to create options..
10 consecutive passes worth 1 point.
When the the ball leaves the team that touched it last is on defense.
Exercise
The Attackers exchange passes between them trying to
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Today's featured activity is a offensive game starting from free kick.
The game is played in a 75 x 75 yard area for one minute at a time.
The play is restarted after goal, shot out of bounds or when the ball leaves the playing area.
Exercise
The game starts with a corner kick. The
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In this exercise we will work in a 3 v 2 offensive situation with a possibility to counter attack for the defense. This game could be used as a progression of last week's exercise.
The attackers try to score in a goal defended by a goalkeeper. The defenders can counter attack three small goals if they win the ball.
The game area is played in a 22 x 32-yard area. It's played for up to 2 minutes at a time.
When a goal is scored or the ball leaves the
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Today's featured activity is a 2 v 1 game.
This game creates a 2 v 1 offensive situation with a possibility of a counter attack for the defending player.
The attackers defend two small soccer goals while the defender works to defend a goal with a goalkeeper.
The game is played in a 10 x 16-yard area. It's played for up to two minutes at a time.
When a goal is scored or the ball leaves the area the exercise is restarted.
Exercise
The defender starts positioned next to the
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Continue readingBy Sean Pearson Area:40x30 Yards Players: 12 Teams: 2 + Neutrals Length: 20 mins This exercise focuses on the movement of your central midfield 3 and realizing when to go through the middle or when to use the wide midfielders to move the ball forward. Objectives To play through the midfield To realize the best
Continue readingBy Lawrence Fine, Author of the FineSoccer Coaching Bible.
Welcome to the FineSoccer Drills Newsletter. Today’s featured activity works on getting to goal quickly.
There is a big emphasis these days on possession, working the ball out of the back and having a big build up. This activity works on the exact opposite, it’s about getting to goal quickly.
Start with a small sided field (in this case we will
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