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12 Dec 14:31

⚽️ Press to Win Possession & Counter | 49-P8

It's time to get our players pressing as a unit and initiating quick counters from the midfield third in this wave practice. We have a 6 v 3 possession zone, with the objective for the three defenders to win the ball and quickly transition to attack against the team of three who's player lost possession. Pressing as a collective unit to cover passing angles and force mistakes, working at a high intensity to not allow attackers time on the ball and quick transitions from defence to attack are key in this practice! 🔥⚽️

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Press to Win Possession & Counter | 49-P8

00:00 Intro showing an initial 3 + 3 v 3 rondo in the possession zone, if the team makes 10 successful passes they earn a goal 00:10 The objective of the practice is for the 3 defenders to win the ball and quickly transition to attack against the team of 3 who's player lost possession00:22 Defenders must press as a unit - working together to cut off passing lanes and create opportunities to intercept 00:31 Defenders must transition to attack quickly after winning possession 00:40 Defenders must communicate effectively to move as a unit 00:54 We can press this practice by adding two mini goals for defenders to finish after winning possession during the counter attack 01:08 This progression increases engagement by adding a reward for the defending team 01:21 We can further progress this practice by allowing 1 extra defender to recover, creating a more challenging 4 v 3 defensive overload on the counter attack 01:46 OutroIt's time to get our players pressing as a unit and initiating quick counters from the midfield third in this wave practice. We have a 6 v 3 possession zone, with the objective for the three defenders to win the ball and quickly transition to attack against the team of three who's player lost possession. Pressing as a collective unit to cover passing angles and force mistakes, working at a high intensity to not allow attackers time on the ball and quick transitions from defence to attack are key in this practice! 🔥⚽️

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12 Dec 05:28

🔥 Evade Your Marker to Receive | 85-P1

Do your players have a problem with losing their marker to receive? This simple practice will focus on further developing this technical skill. One player will start in the central area up against a defender with the objective to keep moving, evade the defender and play bounce passes with the outside players. Players must try different short sharp movements to outfox the defender and give them space to receive passes. Let's create solid technical foundations for our players! 💪⚽️

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08 Dec 14:38

⚽️ Positional Awareness in Possession (433) | 61-P7

This practice focuses on getting our players comfortable in possession and works on their positioning when setup in a 433. The objective is for the primary team (Red) to keep possession and pass & move around in their shape, earning a goal for every 10 successive passes that they complete. The secondary team (Blue) must apply pressure, looking to win possession and finish in any one of the four mini goals. Let's develop passing quality, positional awareness and rotations in this possession practice! 🤝⚽️

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Positional Awareness in Possession (433) | 61-P7

00:00 Intro showing a 433 possession focused practice that takes place in a 30 by 35-yard area, with the area split into 12 equal zones00:08 The objective is for the primary team (Red) is to keep possession and pass & move around in their shape, earning a goal for every 10 successive passes that they complete. No more than 2 players are allowed in a zone at one time.00:34 Players must react quickly to defend once possession is lost - press as a unit to win the ball back 00:45 The secondary team (Blue) must apply pressure, looking to win possession and finish in any one of the four mini goals00:52 Progression: Rotate positions when in possession - 10 passes and a rotations = goal 01:08 Time in game rotations effectively - recognise when to switch positions e.g fullback inverting and midfielder pulling wide into the vacated space01:29 Use rotations to draw defenders out to create space for teammates to receive01:43 Outro with three key coaching points related to the practiceThis practice focuses on getting our players comfortable in possession and works on their positioning when setup in a 433. The objective is for the primary team (Red) to keep possession and pass & move around in their shape, earning a goal for every 10 successive passes that they complete. The secondary team (Blue) must apply pressure, looking to win possession and finish in any one of the four mini goals. Let's develop passing quality, positional awareness and rotations in this possession practice! 🤝⚽️

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07 Dec 14:41

🔥 Possession to Penetrate | 48-P8

This practice focuses on developing possession and initiating attacks from the midfield third. We begin with a 7 v 5 + floater in the central zone, with the objective for the team starting with possession (Red) to play penetrating passes through the gates for the fullbacks, who deliver inside the box where a 3 v 2 attacking overload takes place. If the defenders win possession, they must keep the ball in a 5 v 3 + floater, with the objective to play through either of the three gates to trigger a 3 v 2 attack. Passing quality, recognition when to play penetrating passes and speed of support are key in this one! ⚽️🔥

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Possession to Penetrate | 48-P8

00:00 Intro showing an initial 7 v 5 +1 floater possession game in the central zone with the objective for the team starting with possession (Red) to play penetrating passes through the gates for the fullbacks, who deliver inside the box where a 3 v 2 attacking overload takes place.00:21 Two defenders will recover to defend the cross, while the remaining two attackers not involved in the attack will sprint to work through the agility exercises00:30 If the defenders win possession, they must keep the ball in a 5 v 3 + floater, with the objective to play through either of the three gates to trigger their own 3 v 2 attack.00:46 The remaining two players will perform physical exercises around the cones and SAQ circuit01:02 Focus on timing to execute the penetrating pass through the gates with accuracy, setting up the attack 01:15 Attackers must make runs to draw defenders away, creating space for teammates to receive and finish 01:26 Key Coaching Points Outro - 1. See spaces to penetrate 2. timing of forward runs to break lines 3. unselfish runs to maximise overloads in the box This practice focuses on developing possession and initiating attacks from the midfield third. We begin with a 7 v 5 + floater in the central zone, with the objective for the team starting with possession (Red) to play penetrating passes through the gates for the fullbacks, who deliver inside the box where a 3 v 2 attacking overload takes place. If the defenders win possession, they must keep the ball in a 5 v 3 + floater, with the objective to play through either of the three gates to trigger a 3 v 2 attack. Passing quality, recognition when to play penetrating passes and speed of support are key in this one! ⚽️🔥

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06 Dec 15:48

⚽️ Possession, Agility & Finishing | 24-P8

It's time to turn quality possession into goals in this wave practice! We setup by creating a 3 v 3 + 2 possession area, with the objective for the attacking team to make 8 passes, triggering a 3 v 2 attack. The three losing defending players left behind must perform 20-yard shuttle runs and move through the ladders before the game restarts, while the two extra attacking players receive a ball and must make 20 quick passes between themselves. Players must focus on speed to exploit the overload in attack, passing quality and movement to maintain possession and clinical finishing in the final third. 🔥⚽️ 

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Possession, Agility & Finishing | 24-P8

00:00 Into showing an initial 5 v 3 possession rondo, if the attackers complete 8 passes they can break out to trigger an attack00:18 After the pass objective is reached, 3 Attackers will break out to attack 2 defenders who wait on the edge of the rondo00:20 The two remaining possession players will look to make 20 quick passes between themselves while the attack takes place while the three defenders in the rondo will work through the SAQ circuits on the sides of the area 00:34 After a goal is scored or the attack breaks down, play restarts in the rondo 00:44 If the defenders win possession during the 3 v 2 attack, they can counter 2 v 2 to finish in the mini goals01:02 If the defenders win possession in the rondo, they must combine quickly and finish in the either of the mini goals 01:11 After a goal from the defenders, 2 Players from the initial possession team must work through the SAQ circuit 01:17 While the two players work through the circuits, play restarts with a new 3 v 3 possession game to increase the challenge for the possession team01:28 OutroIt's time to turn quality possession into goals in this wave practice! We setup by creating a 3 v 3 + 2 possession area, with the objective for the attacking team to make 8 passes, triggering a 3 v 2 attack. The three losing defending players left behind must perform 20-yard shuttle runs and move through the ladders before the game restarts, while the two extra attacking players receive a ball and must make 20 quick passes between themselves. Players must focus on speed to exploit the overload in attack, passing quality and movement to maintain possession and clinical finishing in the final third. 🔥⚽️

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05 Dec 15:12

🔥 10 v 10 Possession Rondo | 42-P12

How well do your players keep possession in the second phase of play? Are they able to recognise when to rotate and move into the space? This 10 v 10 possession rondo focuses on developing these key aspects of the game. The objective of this practice is for the team in possession to make 10 successful passes, earning the team a goal. We will introduce rotations to the rondo and later split the pitch into zones to keep players thinking about their positioning and passes. 💪⚽️

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05 Dec 06:06

⚽️ 4231 Technical Combinations | 54-P4

It's time to get our players passing and moving in this technical combination practice! Designed specifically for a 4231, this passing sequence involves our CB, FB, CM, and CAM with the objective to build play and create space in the wide channels. Once your players are comfortable, we can add a goal and goalkeeper on each end to allow players to deliver from wide and attack the cross to finish. Build a strong technical foundation and watch you players flourish in the game! 💪⚽️

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4231 Technical Combinations | 54-P4

00:00 Intro showing a technical passing combination in a 4231 setup, focusing on the CB, FB, CM, and CAM with the objective to build play and create space in the wide channels.00:10 We have two initial groups of 5 players each, which both combine at the same time on the other side, joining at the end of the sequence to work in the opposite direction 00:18 Focus on quality passing weight and accuracy throughout - set in front of teammates to allow them to play forward on one touch00:35 Players must use game realistic go and show movements when receiving passes 00:47 Progression: Add Goals and GK's to the sequence 00:58 At the end of each sequence, a through ball is played for the wide player to deliver a cross for the CAM to finish01:08 After the finish, Coaches re-start play by passing a ball to the attacker01:20 Maintain the flow and intensity of the practice throughout 01:23 We show how this practice links to a 4231 game scenario01:38 Outro showing 3 key coaching pointsIt's time to get our players passing and moving in this technical combination practice! Designed specifically for a 4231, this passing sequence involves our CB, FB, CM, and CAM with the objective to build play and create space in the wide channels. Once your players are comfortable, we can add a goal and goalkeeper on each end to allow players to deliver from wide and attack the cross to finish. Build a strong technical foundation and watch your players flourish in the game! 💪⚽️

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01 Dec 06:38

🔥 4 Player Passing Combination | 61-P3

Are your players comfortable combining on one and two touch in tight spaces? This technical practice focuses on this element of the game through a short sharp 4 player passing combination. Players will combine in the set sequence, performing go and show movements to receive and rotating positions after certain passes. We will add an extra physical element to the practice to keep players sharp and working at a high intensity! 💪⚽️

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30 Nov 05:53

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🎉 Coach Curriculum 57: 5 Week Plan: Phase 5

This 5-week Coach Curriculum focuses on Phase 5: Organised Defending. Following the tactical periodisation principles, each session is designed to ensure your players physical and tactical needs are met to thrive on match day!⚽️ 

Week 1: Session 570: Organised Defending (Matchday+2)

Week 2: Session 571:Organised Defending (Matchday +3)

Week 3: Session 572: Organised Defending (Match Day -3)

Week 4: Session 573: Organised Defending (Match Day -2)

Week 5: Session 574:Organised Defending (Match Day - 1)

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29 Nov 14:23

🎉 1 V 1's and Finishing | 86-P1

It's time to work on our players finishing and ability to beat defenders in 1 v 1's in this technical practice. We have two linked areas in this practice. In the first area, players will go up against defenders in  1 v 1’s , with the objective to finish in either mini goal. If they finish, they can move to the 2nd area in this practice where they will receive a set from the coach and finish past the goalkeeper on one or two touches. Developing individual skill such as feints, step overs etc. to beat defenders and accuracy and composure when finishing are key points in this one. Let's turn chances into goals! 🔥⚽️