Tag Archives for " Small-Sided Game "

0 Turning Under Pressure

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 32 x 26 Yards Teams: 15 mins Players: 6 v 6 + 2 Objectives To play into players under pressure with firm passes. For the players under pressure to realize what foot, which part of the foot to use and which direction to turn to get out of pressure. Set-Up A lot of the

0 Working the Ball into Wide Areas - Part 2

By Sean Reed - Objective This session will develop from the previous session. Set Up – 1st Phase Diagram 1 Set Up Working within 2 penalty areas plus 5yds in length and 5yds wide either side 2x teams with 2x goalkeepers When the team is in possession a player from that team can go into

0 10 v 10 Final Game

0 3 v 3 + 3

0 Working the Ball into Wide Areas

By Sean Reed - Objective This session will focus on creating opportunities to play into wide areas and to finish in front of goal. Set Up – 1st Phase Diagram 1 Set Up Working within 2 penalty areas plus 5yds in length and 5yds wide either side 2x teams with 2x goalkeepers and 2 neutral

0 Encouraging Improvisation and Creativity

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 36 x 42 Yards Teams: 15 mins Players: 6 v 6 Objectives To understand when and where to improvise and be creative For players to feel encouraged to try different ways of attacking to increase confidence Set-Up Three zones of equal area divide the field into 3 sections. There is an overload of 3v1 in

0 Four Goal Games

This week's Animated Drill Video shares some ideas for four goal games that focus on training your players to be more aware of their spacing and look for opportunities to switch the point of attack. The diagrams are created with the session planner on Planet Training that is available through from Planet.Training. Please feel free to

0 The Role of Central Midfielders

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 32 x 45 Yards Teams: 15 mins Players: 8 v 8 Objectives For the deep midfielder to understand their role For the attacking midfielder to understand their role Set-Up Three zones separate the sections of the team, defense, midfield and attack. In the defensive section it should be 4v2, midfield section 2v2 and

0 Four Goal Game

0 Counter Attack Overloads – Playing Through the Striker

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 32 x 42 Yards Teams: 20 mins Players: 5 v 5 + 3 + 3 Objectives To transition from defense to offense quickly and efficiently using overloads To play through the striker Set-Up 2 teams set up in a 3-1 formation with another 3 players each of to the side. The striker remains

0 Switching the Play to Utilize a 2 v 1

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 40 x 46 Yards Teams: 20 mins Players: 7 v 7 + 2 Objectives To switch the ball early and often To use the neutral to overload the fullback 2v1 Set-Up Two teams set up in a 3-2-1 formation with 4 zones. 2 end zones for the GKs, a central zone for

0 Making Play Predictable

By Sean Pearson Area Size: Quarter or Half field (depending on age of players) Teams: 15 - 20 mins Players: 7 v 7 Objectives To stop forward penetration To force sideways and backwards passes Set-Up 2 teams set up in a 2-3-1 formation in a scrimmage like scenario. Execution The aim for this session is for

0 Disguised Through Balls

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 35 x 45 yards 2 x (35 x 10) yard end zones 1x (35 x 25) yard middle zone Teams: 15 - 20 mins Players: 5 v 5 + 2 Objectives To have multiple runners behind the defense To be inventive and creative in passing into the space for the runners Set-Up

0 Anticipating the Interception

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 35 x 45 yards Teams: 20 mins Players: 5 v 5 + 4 Objectives For players to understand the triggers and moments of when to intercept To quickly identify how to move the ball forwards quickly Set-Up 2 wide zones for the 4 neutrals and 2 teams in diamond formations to create

0 Creating and Using 2 v 1 Overloads

By Sean Pearson Area Size: Half Field Teams: 20 mins Players: 5 v 5 + 2 Objectives For players understand where to use the 2v1 overloads To use the movements of defenders against them and have multiple options to attack Set-Up Use half a 9v9 field with 5 defenders set up as GK-3-1 and 5 attackers

0 Movement to Manipulate Man Marking in the Midfield

By Sean Pearson Area Size: Half Field Teams: 20 mins Players: 8 v 8 Objectives To make the center of the field big to spread the player out. To manipulate the man marking players away from the ball. Set-Up Two teams, the team you are working with is to be set up in a 2-1-2-2 (to replicate

1 Speed of Play - Possession

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 45 x 25 (2 x (20 x 25)) + 5 x 25 Teams: 20 mins Players: 5 v 5 + 5 Objectives To move the ball quickly with fast paced passes Decide whether to play through or over due to pressure Set-Up Three areas, 2 x 20 x 25 possession areas

0 Staying on the Ball to Develop Strength

By Alex Trukan This type of practice is designed to develop strength to stay on the ball under pressure. It will heavily overload leg muscles and joints, forming new connections and increasing their stability. This will help players to be more effective not only in staying on the ball, but also in physical duels both

0 Counter Attacking Overloads

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 40 x 30 Yards Teams: 20 mins Players: 3 v 2 & 4 v 3 + GK Objectives To use width against inferior opposition Attack with speed and be positive in decision making Set-Up Two teams with players in wide positions off the field and next to the goal. There are

0 Four Finishes Knockout 1v1

By Alex Trukan This practice is focused on developing players’ explosiveness and anaerobic power. These high intensity physical qualities will help them to gain advantage in the attacking and defending duels as well as to be more effective in the penalty box when trying to get into goalscoring positions. In this practice, this is combined

0 Defending as a Unit

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 1/3 of a field Teams: 20 mins Players: 4 v 4 + GK Objectives To work together as a unit to deny penetration by the attacking team To move up the field together when the ball is passed forwards Set-Up 1/3 of the field is needed. There are 3 teams

0 ‘Break-out’ Game

By Alex Trukan The following practice is aimed at improving body’s ability to recover quicker between high intensity efforts (i.e. sprint, tackle etc.). This will help players to maintain quantity of actions without feeling increasingly tired (aerobic power) towards the end of the game. This game also focuses on maintaining possession and choosing the right

0 Shooting Off the Pass

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 35 x 26 yard Teams: 15 mins Players: 7 v 7 Objectives To Shoot directly off of a pass To understand when and when not to shoot depending on the scenario Set-Up Two teams score on different goals, both teams play in a diamond formation and 2 players are in

0 When and Where to Dribble

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 18 yard area x 2 Teams: 15 mins Players: 6 v 7 (Underload) Objectives To realize 1v1 dribbling opportunities To be positive in decision making Set-Up The area is separated into 3 zones. 2 wide zones from the 18 to the 6. The central zone which is the width of the 6.