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0 Dummy Give & Go

0 Recovery Runs

By Sean Pearson Area Size: half a 7 v 7/9 v 9 field Teams: 2 teams (4 v 3) Time: 15 Minutes Objectives To slow progression of the attacking team down To recover into positions of support Set-Up The area needed is half a field, teams are in 3’s (plus a GK) the attackers start with

0 Awareness and Switching

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 30 x 30 yards Teams: 2 teams (4 v 4) Time: 15 Minutes Objectives To be aware of where your team is and the position of opposing players To understand when, where and why to decide to switch the ball Set-Up Place 4 goals in each corner of the area, 2

0 Beating the Block

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 18-yard and surrounding area up to 30 yards Teams: 2 teams (7 v 5) Time: 20 Minutes Objectives To get the ball wide as quickly as possible To beat the full back with pace/skill and find a pass in the 18-yard area. Sometimes when coaching a game, you will come up

0 2 v 1 Defending

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 55 x 42 yards Teams: 5 v 5 + 3 (Extra defenders) Time: 20 Minutes Objectives To slow the attackers down To realize who is the closest defender and ‘double up’ on the attacker Set-Up There are 3 areas, 2 large end areas and a middle zone (5 yards wide) where

0 Being Positive in the Final Third

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 40 x 36 yards Teams: 4 v 3 (2 or 3 teams of 3 depending on numbers) Time: 20 Minutes Objectives To be forward thinking in players’ decision making, both by passes or runs To make diagonal runs and NOT straight runs The 2 main components for this small sided game

0 Attacking the Full Back 1 v 1

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 40 x 36 yards (Full Back Zones: 10 x 8) 4 Mannequins Teams: 5 v 5 Time: 15 Minutes Objectives To understand when and where to create a goal scoring opportunity To work on technique of passing the ball into the corner or knowing when and how to round the goalkeeper Execution

0 Composure in Front of Goal

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 35 x 20 yards (Scoring Zones: 10 x 20) Teams: 3 v 3 + 1 Time: 15 Minutes Objectives To understand when and where to create a goal scoring opportunity To work on technique of passing the ball into the corner or knowing when and how to round the goalkeeper Execution

0 Underlapping Runs

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 45 x 38 yards (Channel Areas: 45 x 3) Teams: 5 v 5 + 4 Time: 15 Minutes Objectives To understand when and where to use the space for the underlap To use movement to clear space for the underlap of the full back Execution In order to perform the underlapping

0 Crossing and Heading Game

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 40 x 34 yards (Heading Zone: 28 x 5) Teams: 5 v 5 + 2 Time: 15 Minutes Objectives To understand how to head the ball when aiming to score To understand where to head the ball 4 v 4 with GKs. 2 neutrals, 1 in each channel. The aim of

0 Encouraging Combination Play

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 40 x 50 yards Teams: 7 v 7 Time: 20 Minutes Objectives To build possession from the center backs To work together as a team to create opportunities to move the ball forward Combination play is when 2 or more players combine passes in quick succession to move the ball up the field.

0 Playing Out of the Back

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 40 x 50 yards. (end zone 20 x 2 yards) Teams: 6 v 6 + 1 Time: 25 Minutes Objectives To build possession from the center backs To work together as a team to create opportunities to move the ball forward Each team has 2 CB’s off the main area of the field,

0 Dribbling for Young Players

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 20 x 30 yards. (end zone 20 x 2 yards) Teams: 5 v 5 Time: 15 Minutes This is game for young players of 5-8 years old. The field has 2 sides and 2 end zones. Each team has 5 players, 2 defenders and 3 attackers. The defenders have to stay in their half

0 Running Beyond the Striker in a 4-3-3

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 36 x 50 yards. (middle zone 36x30, end zones 36x10) Teams: 7 v 7 Time: 20 Minutes Objectives: To know when to run beyond the striker To know who should run beyond the striker In games the idea is to score, simple. The best player at this job is the

0 Transitional Possession

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 30 x 34 yards Teams: 5 v 5 +1 Time: 20 Minutes Objectives: To maintain possession To transition quickly This possession focuses on the transition of your players from being condensed when defending to open when in possession and the reverse. You can choose to focus on one specific transition

0 Timing and Angle of Runs

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 25 x 30 yards. Divide area into 3 equal areas Teams: 3 v 3 +1 Time: 20 - 25 Minutes Objectives: To know how, when and where to make runs beyond the defensive line To spread the defense out in order to play the pass When and where the pass should go

0 Pressure, Cover and Balance

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 24 x 30 yards. Divide area into 3 equal areas of 8 x 15 and an area in front of the goal 24 x 10 Teams: 3 v 3 Time: 20 - 25 Minutes Objectives: To know who is pressure (1st) defender, cover (2nd) defender & third (3rd) To recognize when, where

0 When to Switch Over or Through Players

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 25 x 40 yards. Divide area into 3 equal areas Teams: 4 v 4 + 4 Time: 15 Minutes Objectives: To know when and where to play over players or through them Use correct technique for both power and accuracy Improve a close first touch The 3 teams are each in their own

0 Long and Short Range Finishing

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 25 x 36 yards. Divide area into 3 equal areas Teams: 4 v 4 + 4 Time: 15 Minutes Objectives: To use scenarios to decide when and how to shoot Use correct technique depending on where you are shooting from Be positive in want to score The small number teams are to

0 Possession to Finish 2

By Sean Pearson Area Size: Main area 20 x 30 yards, End zone areas 20 x 10 Teams: 4 v 4 + 4 Time: 15 Minutes Objectives: To maintain possession To understand when and where to create a shooting opportunity To stay composed under pressure Start with both teams looking to keep possession by either using their

0 Defending Deep to Counter Attack

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 30 x 45 yards Teams: 6 v 6 Time: 15 Minutes Objectives To transition from defending to attacking with speed Use the overload of 3v2 to manipulate the defense After defending deep and stopping penetrations it is important for the team to capitalize on the space in front of them via a counter

0 Defending Deep

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 30 x 45 yards Teams: 6 v 6 Time: 15 Minutes Objectives To stay compact Deny penetration through the middle Work together as a team Defending deep in and around your own area is useful when the opposition has a prolonged period of possession and dominance. It is important your players don’t panic

0 Switching the Ball in a 4-3-3

By Sean Pearson Area Size: Central Area: 30 x 40 yards, Channels 5 x 40 yards Teams: 5 v 5 + 2 Time: 15 Minutes Objectives To understand when to switch the ball To relate the switch to the formation 4-3-3 To understand how to switch depending on opposition player positioning This is a practice I have adapted from when

0 Penetration Through the Lines

By Sean Pearson Area Size: Central Area: 15 x 30 yards, End Zones 10 x 30 yards Teams: 6 v 6 + 1 Time: 15 Minutes Objectives To move the ball through all 3 zones via passing or dribbling Make the field as big as possible Understand the best option to move the ball forwards depending on the