Principles of play and training methodology

TACTICAL PERIODIZATION

U11 – U12

SMALL SIDED TEAMWORK:LEARNING TO PLAY WITH TEAM MATES

FOOTBALL AS A SHORT & MEDIUM PASSING GAME

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AL-AHLI SAUDI FC

Guido Seerden

Principles of playMain principles

With the ball (B+) 1. Superiority in possession of the ball to create

chances/opportunities 2. Alternating possession game to disorganize the opponent’s

defenseJust lost it (T-)

1. Win the ball back as soon as possibleWithout the ball (B-)

1. Press the opposition to breakdown their build up towards our goal

2. Defend as a team to keep a clean sheetJust won it (T+)

1. Score a goal as soon as possible

Sub-principle: what do we want to see exactly?

1.1 SP: Be a master in 1v1 to create dominance 1.2 SP: Create possessional overload and/or numerical

dominance 1.3 SP: Be ruthless in front of the goal

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B+ 1 Be superior in possession of the ball

Sub-principles: 1.1 Be a master in 1v1 1.2 Create possessional overload / numerical dominance 1.3 Be ruthless in front of the goal

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1.1 Sub-principle: Be a master in 1v1 Sub-sub-principles:

1.1.1 Beat an opponent when he is frontal 1.1.2 Beat an opponent when he is besides 1.1.3 Beat an opponent when he is coming from the

side 1.1.4 Beat an opponent when he is in the back

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B+ 1.1.1 Beat an opponent when he is frontal1v1->2v2 SSG

Organization :

• 2 groups of 8 players

Objectives :

B+: dribbling

B+: many touches

B+: high speed of execution

B+: skills – frontal

T-: 2v2

Variations :

• 2v2

Fun:

• Score after a skill = 2p

Duration:

• 14’: 2x7’

Coaching keywords :

• Dribble

• Control

• Look

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U11-12 Training methodology 2013-2015

B+ 1.1.1 Beat an opponent when he is frontal1v1 Small-Sided Game

Organization :


• 15m x 20m

Objectives :

B+: dribbling

B+: keep the ball

B+: frontal skills – side step, sciccors

Variations :

• 100% defending

• 2v2

Fun :


Duration:

• 30’ – 3x10’

Coaching keywords :

• Faster

• Turn

• Control

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U9 Training #5 Date: 03-11-2013

B+ 1.1.1 Beat an opponent when he is frontal1v1->2v2 Small-Sided Game

Organization :


Objectives :

B+: dribbling

B+: many touches


T+/T-: ASAP

Variations :

• 2v2

Fun:


Duration:

• 30’ 1v1 2v2

Coaching keywords :

• Faster

• Control

• Look

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B+ 1.1.1 Beat an opponent when he is frontal1v1- SSG

Organization :

• 2 organizations


• 15m x 20m

Objectives :

B+: dribbling

B+: keep the ball


B-: defend on the line

T-: 1v1

Variations :

• Dribbling Lf

Fun :

• Score after a skills = 2p

Duration:

• 20’

Coaching keywords :

• Faster

• Turn

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B+1.1.2 Beat an opponent when he is besides1v1-> 2v2 SSG

Organization :

• 2 organizations


• 15m x 20m

Objectives :

B+: dribbling

B+: keep the ball

B+: skills – beside

T-: 2v2

Variations :

• Dribbling Lf

Fun :


Duration:

• 20’

Coaching keywords :

• Faster

• Turn

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B+1.1.2 Beat an opponent when he is besides1v1 SSG

Organization :

• 2 organizations


• 14m x 24m

Objectives :

B+: dribbling

B+: skills – besides –

T-: 2v2

Variations :

• Left and right

Fun :

• Turn & score other side = 2p

Duration:

• 12’

Coaching keywords :

• Turn

• Inside or outside foot

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B+1.1.2 Beat an opponent when he is besides1v1 Small-Sided Game

Organization :


• 15m x 20m

Objectives :

B+: dribbling

B+: keep the ball

B+: cut outside foot – cut inside foot

Variations :

• Dribbling Lf

Fun :


Duration:

• 20’

Coaching keywords :

• Faster

• Turn

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B+: beat an opponent (beside)1v1 GK Small-Sided Game

Organization :

• 2 organizations


• 20m x 30m

Objectives :

B+: Dribbling / conducting

B+: Skills – Besides

T-: Free play

Variations :

• No defending first half

• Defender on the right

Fun :

• Switch side = 2p

Duration:

• 20’: 2x10’

Coaching keywords :

• Quick

• Dare

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2004 Training #2 Date: 05-08-2014

B+ 1.1.3 Beat an opponent when he is coming from the side1v1-> 2v2 SSG

Organization :

• 2 organizations


• 14m x 24m

Objectives :

B+: dribbling

B+: Dribble over the line before you can turn

B+: skills – from the side

T-: 2v2

Variations :

• Left and right

Fun :

• Shoot the ball of the cone=2p

Duration:

• 20’: 2x10’

Coaching keywords :

• Turn


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B+ 1.1.3 Beat an opponent when he is coming from the side1v1 Small-Sided Game

Organization :

• 2 organizations


• 14m x 24m

Objectives :

B+: dribbling

B+: skills – from the side – twist off (inside and outside foot)

Variations :

• Left and right

Fun :

• Shoot the ball of the cone=2p

Duration:

• 2x10’

Coaching keywords :

• Turn


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B+: beat an opponent (from the side)1v1 GK Small-Sided Game

Organization :

• 2 organizations (skills + SSG)


• 20m x 30m

Objectives :


B+: Skills – from the side

B-: pick up tennis balls

T-: 2v2

Variations :

• Ball on the cone

• Stop the ball in the other square

Fun :

• Switch side = 2p

Duration:

• 20’: 2x10’

Coaching keywords :

• Quick

• Dare

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2004 Training #3 Date: 10-08-2014

B+: beat an opponent (from the side)1v1->2v2 GK Small-Sided Game

Organization :

• 2 organizations


• 20m x 30m

Objectives :


B+: Skills – Back

T-: 2v2

Variations :

• 2v2

Fun :

• Score after skill = 2p

Duration:

• 15’: 2x7’

Coaching keywords :

• Quick

• Dare

• Shoot or turn

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2004 Training #3 Date: 10-08-2014

B+ 1.1.3 Beat an opponent when he is coming from the side2v1->2v2 Small-Sided Game

Organization :

• 2 organizations


• 14m x 24m

Objectives :

B+: dribbling

B+: skills – from the side – twist off (inside and outside foot)

Variations :

• Left and right

Fun :

• Score after a twist off =2p

Duration:

• 20’ - 2x10’

Coaching keywords :

• Turn


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Organization :


• 15m x 20m

Objectives :

B+: dribbling

B+: keep the ball

B+: cut outside foot – cut inside foot

Variations :

• Dribbling Lf

Fun :


Duration:

• 20’

Coaching keywords :

• Faster

• Turn

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Organization :


• 15m x 20m

Objectives :

B+: dribbling

B+: keep the ball

B+: twist-off outside & inside foot - CR

Variations :

• Dribbling Lf

Fun :

• Competition

Duration:

• 20’

Coaching keywords :

• Faster

• Turn

• Control

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B+ Beat an opponent when he is coming from the side2v2 Small-Sided Game

Organization :

• 2 organizations

• 2 groups of 10 players + 4 GKs

• 20m x 30m

Objectives :

B+: dribbling

B+: cut outside foot – cruyff turn – stepover


Variations :

• Left and right foot, other side

Fun :

• Score after a skill/change of direction= 2p

Duration:

• 20’: 2x8’

Coaching keywords :

• Pass inside foot

• Move

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U10_H Training #20 Date: 05-10-2013

B+ Beat an opponent when he is coming from the side1v1->2v2 Small-Sided Game

Organization :

• 4 players play at the same time


• 15m x 20m

Objectives :

B+: dribbling

B+: keep the ball

B+: side skills -Twist-off - CR

Variations :

• Dribbling Lf

Fun :


Duration:

• 25’’

Coaching keywords :

• Faster

• Turn

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B+ Beat an opponent from the side1v1-2v1-4v4 SSG

Organization :

• ¼ of the field

Objectives :

B+: dribble over the red line and play 2v1

B+: many touches



T+: 4v4

Variations :

• Defender on the line

• 1v1 + 1v1 2v2

Fun :

• Red vs green

Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Look

• Quick

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2004 Training #30 Date: 06-12-2014

B+ 1.1.4 Beat an opponent when he is in the back1v1->1v2 SSG

Organization :


Objectives :


B+: skills – back

T-: goal -> 1v2 team that concedes a goal starts with an extra player

Variations :

• Defender only allowed on own half

• 1v1

Fun:


Duration:

• 15’

Coaching keywords :

• Pass right foot

• Control

• Look

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B+: beat an opponent (Back)2v1->2v2 GK Small-Sided Game

Organization :

• 2 organizations


• 20m x 30m

Objectives :


B+: Skills – Back

T-: 2v2

Variations :

• 2v2 after pass

Fun :

• Score without passing (skill) = 2p

Duration:

• 15’: 2x7’

Coaching keywords :

• Quick

• Dare

• Pass or turn

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2004 Training #31 Date: 11-12-2014


1.2 Sub-principle: Create possessional overload / numerical dominance Sub-sub-principles:

1.2.1 Create a big playing area to open the play 1.2.2 Beat an opponent in a 1v1 1.2.3 Dribble into the space when there is no pressure 1.2.4 Pass the ball to a teammate when he is in a better

(attacking) position 1.2.5 Pass the ball into the space when a teammate is

moving into a better attacking position 1.2.6 Secure passing to keep the ball in possession if

there is no attacking passing opportunity

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B+ 1.2.1 Create a big playing area to open the play4v3->4v4 SSG

Organization :

• 2 organizations


• 20m x 30m

Objectives :

B+: passing & receiving inside foot

B+: movement w/o the ball

B+: body position

T-: get back to your starting position before the other team scores

Variations :

• 2 teams start at the same time

Fun :

• Score within 10’’= 2p

Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :


• Move

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B+ 1.2.1 Create a big playing area to open the play2v1->2v2 GK Small-Sided Game

Organization :

• 2 organizations


• 20m x 30m

Objectives :


B+: Passing / oriented control

T-: 2v2

Variations :

• 1v1 + 1v1

• 3v2

Fun :

• Score within 6”= 2p

Duration:

• 20’: 4x5’

Coaching keywords :

• Look

• Pass or dribble

• Control

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2004 Training #4 Date: 12-08-2014


Organization :

• 2 organizations


• 20m x 30m

Objectives :



B+: body position

T-: green team starts with the ball

Variations :

• 3v2

Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :


• Move

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U10 Training #49 Date: 28-01-2014

B+ 1.2.1 Create a big playing area to open the play4v2 Small-Sided Game

Organization :

• 2 organizations


• 12m x 24m

Objectives :



T-: 4v3 or 4v4

Variations :

• 4v3

Fun :

• Score within 10” = 2p

Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :


• Move

• Set

• Turn

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U10 Training #46 Date: 04-01-2014

B+ 1.2.1 Create a big playing area to open the play3v2->3v3 GK Small-Sided Game

Organization :

• 2 organizations


• 20m x 30m

Objectives :



T-: 3v3

Variations :

• 3v1 on second half

Fun :


Duration:

• 20’: 4x5’

Coaching keywords :

• Look

• Pass or dribble

• Control

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2004 Training #12 Date: 06-09-2014

B+ create big playing area4v2 SSG

Organization :

• ¼ of the field

Objectives :



B+: Awareness

B+: free on the side

B-: Cannot come in on the side areas

T+: 4v4

Variations :

• 4v3

• B-: can come into the zone after touch

Fun :

• Red vs green

Duration:

• 20’: 2x10’

Coaching keywords :

• Look

• Quick

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2004 Training #32 Date: 13-12-2014

B+ 1.2.2 Beat an opponent in a 1v11v1-1v1 SSG

Organization :

• 2 organizations


• 20m x 30m

Objectives :

B+: you can only dribble over the line: infiltration


T-: , 3v3

Variations :


Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Quick

• Dribble

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B+: Beat an opponent frontal4v4 GK transition Game

Organization :

• 2 organizations


• 20m x 30m

Objectives :


B+: Skills – frontal

T-: change

Variations :

• Tournament

Fun :

• Tournament

Duration:

• 20’: 4x5’

Coaching keywords :

• Look

• Pass or dribble

• Control

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2004 Training #12 Date: 06-09-2014

B+ 1.2.3 Dribble into the space when there is no pressure2v1-1v1 SSG

Organization :

• 2 organizations


• 20m x 30m

Objectives :



T-: , 3v3

Variations :

• Defender in the back: tail grab

• 3v2-1v1

Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Quick

• Dribble

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B+: attack the space2v1->2v2 GK Small-Sided Game

Organization :

• 2 organizations


• 20m x 30m

Objectives :


B-: tail grab

T-: 2v2

Variations :

• Defender in the back (1st half)

• 2v2

Fun :


Duration:

• 20’: 4x5’

Coaching keywords :

• Look

• Quick dribble

• Control / protect the ball

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2004 Training #6 Date: 19-08-2014

B+ 1.2.4 Pass the ball to a teammate when he is in a better (attacking) position2v1-1v1 SSG

Organization :

• 2 organizations


• 20m x 30m

Objectives :

B+: you can only pass over the line -> 2v1 on attacking half

B+: passing & receiving

T-: , 3v3

Variations :

• - 1v1 – 1v0 -> 2v1 (defender enters after the striker touches the ball

• + defender in the back: tail grab

Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Quick

• Look

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B+ 1.2.4 Pass the ball to a teammate when he is in a better (attacking) position3v1 + GK Small-Sided Game

Organization :

• 2 organizations (MS+ SSG)


• 20m x 30m

Objectives :



B-: defender may enter attacking 3rd after pass

T-: 3v2 / 3v3

Variations:

• 3v2

Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 4x6’

Coaching keywords :

• Look

• Pass

• Control

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2004 Training #5 Date: 17-08-2014

B+ 1.2.4 Pass the ball to a teammate when he is in a better (attacking) position4v2->4v3 +GK Small-Sided Game

Organization :


• 20m x 30m

Objectives :

B+: Pass & receiving

B+: you have to pass to the striker

B-: 4v3 when striker touches the ball

T-: 5v5

Variations :

• 4v1

• 4v3 -> pass into the zone

Fun :


Duration:

• 40’: 4x10’

Coaching keywords :

• Look

• Pass

• move

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2004 Training #15 Date: 15-09-2014

B+ Pass the ball to a teammate when he is in a better (attacking) position4v2 SSG

Organization :

• 3 groups of 4

Objectives :

B+: you have to pass over the line after min 3 passes


B+: maximum 2/3 touches


T+: 3v3

Variations :

• 4v2->4v4


Fun :

• Red vs green

Duration:

• 20’: 2x10’

Coaching keywords :

• Look

• Quick

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2004 Training #33 Date: 18-12-2014

B+: Pass the ball to a teammate when he is in a better (attacking) position3v1->3v2 GK Small-Sided Game

Organization :


• 20m x 30m

Objectives :

B+: Pass & move

B+: you have to pass into the zone

T-: 5v5

Variations :



Fun :


Duration:

• 20’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Look

• Pass

• move

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2003 Training #14 Date: 14-09-2014

B+ Pass the ball to a teammate when he is moving into a better (attacking) position3v3 +2 SSG

Organization :

• 20m x 30m

Objectives :



B+: maximum 3 touches

T-: 3v3

Variations :

• Minimum 3 passes

• Play back to teammate for a point

Fun :

• Play the ball to the other player = 1p

Duration:

• 2x10’

Coaching keywords :


• Move

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2004 Training #33 Date: 18-12-2014

B+ pass the ball to a teammate when moving into a better position4v2 SSG

Organization :

• ¼ of the field

Objectives :


B+: Awareness

B+: max 3 touches



T+: 4v4

Variations :

• 4v2


Fun :

• Red vs green

Duration:

• 20’: 2x10’

Coaching keywords :

• Look

• Quick

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2004 Training #34 Date: 20-12-2014

B+ 1.2.5 Pass the ball into the space when a teammate is moving into a better attacking position2v1-1v1 SSG

Organization :

• 2 organizations


• 20m x 30m

Objectives :



T-: , 3v3

Variations :


Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Quick

• Dribble

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B+ 1.2.5 Pass the ball into the space when a teammate is moving into a better attacking position4v4+GK Small-Sided Game

Organization :

• 2 organizations


• 20m x 30m

Objectives :

B+: pass or dribble

B+: try to make 3v2

T-: 1v2->2v3

Variations :

• 5v5

Fun :

• Tournament

Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Look

• Quick dribble

• Control / protect the ball

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2003 Training #15 Date: 17-09-2014

B+ 1.2.6 secure passing to keep the ball in possession if there is no attacking passing opportunity2+1v2 SSG

Organization :

• 20m x 30m

Objectives :




T-: 3v3

Variations :

• 2v1


• 3v2 on (small) goals

Fun :

• Keep the ball for 10’’= 2p

Duration:

• 30’

Coaching keywords :


• Move

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B+ 1.2.6 secure passing to keep the ball in possession if there is no attacking passing opportunity4v2+GK SSG

Organization :

• 12 players

• 2 organizations

Objectives :

B+: body position


T-: close

Variation:

3 or 2 touches

4v3

Fun:

Pass from GK to GK = 1p

Duration:

25’ : 2x 12’

Coaching keywords :

• QUICK

• KEEP

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2003 Training #18 Date: 11-10-2014


1.3 Sub-principle: Be ruthless in front of the goal Sub-sub-principles

1.3.1 Shoot from short distance when the way towards the goal is open

1.3.2 Look for a second option when the way to the goal is blocked

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B+ 1.3.1 Shoot from short distance when the way towards the goal is open1v0->2v2 SSG

Organization :

• 26 players

• 2 organizations

Objectives :

B+: enter the pitch when B+ shoots on goal

B+: body position

B+: top foot

T-: quickly change from B+ to B-

Variation:

Lf + Rf

2 points if they shoot behind the line & score

1v0 -> 3v3 or 4v4

Duration:

10’

Coaching keywords :

• QUICK

• SHOOT

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B+ shoot when goal is free2v2 SSG

Organization :

• 16 x 28 m

Objectives :

B+: Body position – lean over the ball

B+: dribbling

B+: shoot when goal is free

T-: 2v2

Variations :

• GK starts with the ball

Fun :

• Score behind the line = 2p

• Weak foot = 3p

Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Move

• Look

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2004 Training #62 Date: 25-04-2015

B+ 1.3.2 Look for a second option when the way to the goal is blocked 3+2v3+2 SSG

Organization :

• 26 players

• 2 organizations

Objectives :

B+: one touch finish = 2p

B+: pass to the outside before scoring

B+: body position

B+: top foot

T-: quickly change from B+ to B-

Variation:

Lf + Rf

2 points if they shoot behind the line & score

Free play

Duration:

30’

Coaching keywords :

• QUICK

• SHOOT

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B+ 1.3.2 Look for a second option when the way to the goal is blocked3v2 SSG

Organization :

• 16 x 28 m

Objectives :

B+: Body position – lean over the ball

B+: dribbling

B+: shoot when goal is free

T-: 2v2

Variations :

• GK starts with the ball

Fun :

• Score behind the line = 2p

• Weak foot = 3p

Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Move

• Look

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2004 Training #63 Date: 02-05-2015

B+ look for second option when the way to the goal is blocked 4v2 + 4v2 SSG

Organization :

• ½ field (little bit smaller)

Objectives :

B+: Body position

B+: movement w/o ball

B+: free in the middle

B+: pass inside – outside

T-: 8v8

Variations :

• B+ 4v1

• B+ 1 ball

Fun :

• Inside – outside = 2p

Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Move

• Look

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2003 Training #68 Date: 03-05-2015

B+ 2 Alternating possession game

Sub-principles: 2.1 Alternate the type of play to break down the

opposition’s defensive structures 2.2 Alternate the position of the players and the ball to

create space

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2.1 Sub-principle: Alternate the type of play to break down the opposition’s defensive structures Sub-sub-principles:

2.1.1 Create a big playing area to open the play 2.1.2 Beat an opponent in a 1v1 2.1.3 Dribble into the space when there is no pressure 2.1.4 Pass the ball to a teammate when he is in a better

position 2.1.5 Pass the ball into the space when a teammate is

moving into a better attacking position

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Organization :

• 2 organizations


• 20m x 30m

Objectives :



B+: body position

T-: 4v4

Variations :


Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :


• Move

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B+ 2.1.2 Beat an opponent in a 1v11v1-1v1 SSG

Organization :

• 2 organizations


• 20m x 30m

Objectives :



T-: , 3v3

Variations :


Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Quick

• Dribble

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B+ Beat an opponent in the front1v1-2v1-4v4 SSG

Organization :

• ¼ of the field

Objectives :

B+: dribble over the red line and play 2v1

B+: many touches


B+: skills – from the side

T+: 4v4

Variations :

• Defender on the line

• 1v1 + 1v1 2v2

Fun :

• Red vs green

Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Look

• Quick

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2004 Training #30 Date: 06-12-2014

B+ 2.1.3 Dribble into the space when there is no pressure2v1-1v1 SSG

Organization :

• 2 organizations


• 20m x 30m

Objectives :



T-: , 3v3

Variations :

• 1v0-1v1 Defender in the back: tail grab

• 3v2-1v1

Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Quick

• Dribble

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B+ 2.1.4 Pass the ball to a teammate when he is in a better (attacking) position2v1-1v1 SSG

Organization :

• 2 organizations


• 20m x 30m

Objectives :



T-: , 3v3

Variations :


Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Quick

• Look

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B+ Pass the ball to a teammate when he is in a better (attacking) position4v2 + GK SSG

Organization :

• 2 organizations


• 20m x 30m

Objectives :



T-: , 3v4 + GK

Variations :


Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Quick

• Look

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2003 Training #61 Date: 13-04-2015

B+ pass the ball to a teammate when he is in a better (attacking) position 7v5 +GK SSG

Organization :


• ½ field

Objectives :

B+: availability


B+: speed of execution

B-: close passing lines

T-: 7v7

Variations :

• 4v3 on first half, 6v4

Fun :

• Pass outside + score = 2p

Duration:

• 20’: 2x10’

Coaching keywords :

• Look

• Move

• Keep the ball

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2004 Training #38 Date: 26-01-2011

B+ 2.1.5 Pass the ball into the space when a teammate is moving into a better attacking position2v1-1v1 SSG

Organization :

• 2 organizations


• 20m x 30m

Objectives :



T-: , 3v3

Variations :


Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Quick

• Dribble

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B+ Pass the ball to a teammate when he is moving in a better (attacking) position3v3 + GK SSG

Organization :

• 2 organizations


• 20m x 30m

Objectives :



T-: , 3v3 + GK

Variations :

• 3v2 – 1v1

Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Quick

• Look

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2003 Training #63 Date: 20-04-2015

B+ pass the ball to a teammate when moving into a better position2v2-2v2SSG

Organization :

• ¼ of the field

Objectives :


B+: Awareness

B+: max 3 touches



T+: 4v4

Variations :

• 4v2


Fun :

• Red vs green

Duration:

• 20’: 2x10’

Coaching keywords :

• Look

• Quick

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2004 Training #40 Date: 01-02-2015

B+ 2.1.6 Secure passing to keep the ball in possession if there is no attacking passing opportunity2+1v2 SSG

Organization :

• 20m x 30m

Objectives :




T-: 3v3

Variations :

• 2v1


• 3v2 on (small) goals

Fun :

• Keep the ball for 10’’= 2p

Duration:

• 30’

Coaching keywords :


• Move

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B+ secure passing3v1-3v14v4 SSG

Organization :

• 3 groups of 3

Objectives :

B+: minimum 10 passes before you can attack


B+: maximum 2/3 touches

B-: press the ball + score

T+: 4v4

Variations :

• 5/15 passes

• 3v2 + 3v2

Fun :

• Red vs green

Duration:

• 20’: 2x10’

Coaching keywords :

• Look

• Move

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2004 Training #39 Date: 28-01-2015


2.2 Sub-principle: Alternate the position of the players and the ball to create space Sub-sub-principles:

2.2.1 Create a big playing area to open the play 2.2.2 Move away from defenders to be available to receive

the ball 2.2.3 Move in opposite directions of the ball and teammates

to open up the play 2.2.4 Swap positions to be able to receive the ball or to make

space for others 2.2.5 Create angles to pass diagonally

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Organization :

• 2 organizations


• 20m x 30m

Objectives :



B+: body position

T-: 4v4

Variations :


Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :


• Move

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2.2.2 Move away from defenders to be available to receive the ball3v2 SSG

Organization :

• 14m x 24m

Objectives :

B+: availability / countermovement




T-: recover the ball -> 3v3

Variations :

• Score within 10’’

• 4v3->4v4

• Minimum of 3 passes

Fun :

• Score from a pass = 2p

Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• PASS

• MOVE

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B+ Availability: move away from defenders5v3 +GK SSG

Organization :


• 12m x 24m

Objectives :




B-: try to tag the attacker

T-: 5v5 (also after goal)

Variations :

• 6v3, 6v4 4v2

Fun :

• Switch positions + score = 2p

• Dribble in the zone

Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Look

• Move

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2004 Training #18 Date: 16-10-2014

B+ 2.2.3 Move in opposite directions of the ball and teammates to open up the play3v1 SSG

Organization :

• 2 organizations


• 12m x 24m

Objectives :


B+: opposite movement w/o the ball

T-: 3v2 or 3v3

Variations :

• 3v2, 4v3

Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :


• Move

• Set or turn

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B+ Move in opposite directions of the ball and teammates to open up the play5v5 Simon’s game

Organization :


• 12m x 24m

Objectives :


B+: opposite movement w/o the ball

T-: 4v3 or 4v4

Variations :

• 4v3

Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :


• Move

• Set or turn

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B+ 2.2.4 Swap positions to be able to receive the ball or to make space for others3v1 SSG

Organization :

• 2 organizations


• 12m x 24m

Objectives :




T-: 3v2 or 3v3

Variations :

• 3v2, 4v3

Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Look

• Move

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B+ Swap positions to be able to receive the ball or to make space for others5v3 +GK SSG

Organization :


• 12m x 24m

Objectives :




T-: 5v4 or 5v5 after goal

Variations :

• 6v3, 6v4 4v2

Fun :



Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Look

• Move

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2004 Training #19 Date: 20-10-2014

B+ Swap positions to be able to receive the ball or to make space for others4v3 +GK SSG

Organization :


• 12m x 24m

Objectives :




T-: 4v4 after goal

Variations :

• 4v2

Fun :



Duration:

• 20’: 2x10’

Coaching keywords :

• Look

• Move

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2004 Training #36 Date: 27-12-2014

B+ switch positions5v5 +GK SSG

Organization :


• 12m x 24m

Objectives :




B+: change square when the GK has the ball

T-: 5v5

Variations :

• 4v4

Fun :



Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Look

• Move

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2004 Training #43 Date: 08-02-2015


Organization :


• 12m x 24m

Objectives :




B-: stay put or follow

T-: 5v5

Variations :

• 5v4

Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Look

• Move

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2004 Training #43 Date: 15-02-2015


Organization :


• 12m x 24m

Objectives :




B-: stay put or follow

T-: 5v5

Variations :

• 5v4

Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Look

• Move

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2004 Training #45 Date: 22-02-2015

B+ 2.2.5 Create angles to pass diagonally2v1 SSG

Organization :

• 2 organizations


• 20m x 30m

Objectives :



B+: body position

T-: 2v2

Variations :

• 3v2

Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :


• Move

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B+ create angles (inside- outside) 2+1 v 2+1 SSG

Organization :

• 16 x 28 m

Objectives :

B+: Body position



T-: 8v7

Variations :

• 3+1 v 3+1

• Change positions on the outside

Fun :

• 3rd man score = 2p

Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Move

• Look

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2004 Training #54 Date: 05-04-2015

B+ create angles (inside- outside) 2+1 v 2+1 SSG

Organization :

• 16 x 28 m

Objectives :

B+: Body position



B+: pass striker is change positions

T-: 8v7

Variations :

• 3+1 v 3+1

• Change positions on the outside

Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Move

• Look

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2004 Training #59 Date: 18-04-2015

B+ create angles (inside- outside) 4 v 3 SSG

Organization :

• 16 x 28 m

Objectives :

B+: Body position


B+: free on the line


T-: 4v4

Variations :

• B- press in the back after touch

Fun :

• 3rd man score = p

Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Move

• Look

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2004 Training #54 Date: 05-04-2015


Organization :

• 16 x 28 m

Objectives :

B+: Body position




B-: striker touches the ball -> 4v4

T-: 4v4

Variations :


Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Move

• Look

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2004 Training #57 Date: 13-04-2015


Organization :

• 16 x 28 m

Objectives :

B+: Body position





T-: 4v4

Variations :


Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Move

• Look

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2004 Training #59 Date: 18-04-2015

B+ create angles (inside- outside) 4 v 4+GK SSG

Organization :

• 16 x 28 m

Objectives :

B+: Body position


B+: score small goals = score big goal



T-: 4v4

Variations :


Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Move

• Look

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2004 Training #64 Date: 06-05-2015

B+ create angles (inside- outside) 4 v 4+GK SSG

Organization :

• 16 x 28 m

Objectives :

B+: Body position




T-: 4v4

Variations :


Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Move

• Look

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2004 Training #64 Date: 06-05-2015

B+ create angles (inside- outside) 7+1 v 6 +1 SSG

Organization :

• ½ field (little bit smaller)

Objectives :

B+: Body position




T-: 8v8

Variations :

• B- only 2 defenders at the back

• B- press #10 in the back

Fun :

• Inside – outside = 2p

Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Move

• Look

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2003 Training #59 Date: 18-04-2015

Win the ball back as soon as possible Always included in the training sessions of B+

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Just lost it (T-)Principles of play

Without the ball (B-)Principles of play

Without the ball (B-) 1. Press the opposition to breakdown their build up towards our

goal 2. Defend as a team to keep a clean sheet

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B- 1 Press the opposition to breakdown their build up towards our goal

Sub-principles: 1.1 Press the ball to force a mistake by the opposition

and to win it back 1.2 Block the space to close down the opposition

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1.1 Sub-principle: Press the ball to force a mistake by the opposition and to win it back Sub-sub-principles:

1.1.1 Press the opposition in the back 1.1.2 Press the opposition in the front 1.1.3 Press the opposition from the side 1.1.4 Press the opposition on the side

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B- 1.1.1 Press the opposition in the back1v2-2v2-4v4 SSG

Organization :


• 20m x 30m

Objectives :

B-: Body position

B-: slow down

B-: intercepting

T-: , 4v4

Variations :

• 1v2

• Recover the ball on the opponent’s half + score = 4p

Fun :

• Recover the ball within 6’’+ score = 2p

Duration:

• 20’: 2x10’

Coaching keywords :

• Press

• Quicker

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B- Press the opposition in the back1v2-2v2-4v4 SSG

Organization :


• 20m x 30m

Objectives :

B-: Body position

B-: press

B-: intercepting

T-: , 5v4

Variations :

• Two balls at the same time


Fun :


Duration:

• 20’: 2x10’

Coaching keywords :

• Press

• Quicker

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2004 Training #49 Date: 01-03-2015

B- 1.1.2 Press the opposition in the front1v2-2v2-4v4 SSG

Organization :


• 20m x 30m

Objectives :

B-: Body position

B-: press

B-: intercepting

T-: , 5v4

Variations :

• 4v4


Fun :


Duration:

• 20’: 2x10’

Coaching keywords :

• Press

• Quicker

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B- 1.1.3 Press the opposition from the side1v1-2v2-4v4 SSG

Organization :


• 20m x 30m

Objectives :

B+: big goal =2p, small goal = 1p

B-: Body position

B-: slow down

B-: intercepting, push outside

T-: , 4v4

Variations :

• B- further away from attacker

• 1v2 – intercept pass – no small goal

Fun :

• Recover the ball on opponent’s half+ score = 2p

Duration:

• 20’: 2x10’

Coaching keywords :

• Press

• Quicker

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B- 1.1.4 Press the opposition on the side1v1-2v2-4v4 SSG

Organization :


• 20m x 30m

Objectives :

B+: big goal =2p, small goal = 1p

B-: Body position

B-: slow down

B-: intercepting, push outside

T-: , 4v4

Variations :

• B- further away from attacker

• 1v2 – intercept pass – no small goal

Fun :


Duration:

• 20’: 2x10’

Coaching keywords :

• Press

• Quicker

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1.2 Sub-principle: Block the space to close down the opposition Sub-sub-principles:

1.2.1 SSP: Decrease the width of the playing area 1.2.2 SSP: Decrease the length of the playing area

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B- 1.2.1 decrease the width of the pitch2v2 SSG

Organization :

• 14m x 24m

Objectives :

B-: Body position

B-: compact

B-: awareness

T+: 2v3->3v3

Variations :

• 3v2->3v3

• Extra defender after 10”

Fun :

• Same zone as the ball + concede a goal = 1 goal against, otherwise 2

Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Close

• Look

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B- decrease the width of the pitch2v3 SSG

Organization :

• 14m x 24m

Objectives :

B-: Body position

B-: compact

B-: awareness

T+: 2v3->3v3

Variations :

• 3v2->3v3


Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Close

• Look

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2004 Training #27 Date: 19-11-2014

B- decrease the width of the pitch3v4+GK SSG

Organization :


• 40m x 30m

Objectives :

B-: Body position

B-: compact

B-: awareness

T+: 4v4

Variations :

• 3v2->3v3


Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Close

• Look

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2004 Training #26 Date: 15-11-2014

B- 1.2.2 decrease the length of the pitch4v4 SSG

Organization :

• 14m x 24m

Objectives :

B-: Body position

B-: compact

B-: awareness

T+: 4v4

Variations :

• 4v3-> 4v4


Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Close

• Look

• Work as a team

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Organization :

• 14m x 24m

Objectives :

B-: Body position

B-: compact

B-: awareness

T+: 4v4

Variations :

• 4v3-> 4v4


Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Close

• Look

• Work as a team

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2004 Training #27 Date: 19-11-2014

B- 2 Defend as a team to keep a clean sheet

Sub-principles: 2.1 Close the way towards our goal 2.2 Block the space to close down the opposition

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2.1 Sub-Principle: Close the way towards the goal Sub-sub-principles:

2.1.1 SSP: Protect the goal 2.1.2 SSP: Close passing lines

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B- 2.1.1 Protect the goal2v2 SSG

Organization :

• 14m x 24m

Objectives :

B-: Body position

B-: Block the ball

B-: Intercepting

T+: 2v3->3v3

Variations :

• 3v2->3v3


Fun :

• Recover the ball in Al-Ahli zone = 1p score = 2p in total

Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Stay on your feet

• Tackle when needed

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B- Protect the goal2v3 – 3v3 SSG

Organization :

• 14m x 24m

Objectives :

B-: Body position

B-: Block the ball

B-: Intercepting

T+: 2v3->3v3

Variations :

• 3v2->3v3


Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :



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2004 Training #28 Date: 26-11-2014


Organization :

• 14m x 24m

Objectives :

B-: Body position

B-: Block the ball

B-: Intercepting

T+: 4v4

Variations :

• 4v3-> 4v4


Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :



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U10 Training #63 Date: 11-03-2014


Organization :

• 14m x 24m

Objectives :

B-: Body position

B-: Block the ball

B-: Intercepting

T+: 2v2

Variations :

• 4v3->4v4

Fun :

• No goal in 10’’ = 1p

Duration:

• 20’: 2x10’

Coaching keywords :



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U10 Training #61 Date: 04-03-2014


Organization :

• 14m x 24m

Objectives :

B-: Body position

B-: Block the ball

B-: Intercepting

T+: 2v2

Variations :

• 3v2-> 3v3

• 4v3-> 4v4

Fun :

• No goal in 10’’ = 1p

Duration:

• 20’: 2x10’

Coaching keywords :



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U10 Training #61 Date: 04-03-2014

B- 2.1.2 Close passing lines3v3 SSG

Organization :

• Shown on drawing

Objectives :

Improve defending and closing the lines

Coaching keywords :

• PLAY – RUN – OPEN – LOOK – TALK – CLOSE - PRESS

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B- Close passing lines3v4-4v4 SSG

Organization :

• Shown on drawing

Objectives :

Improve defending and closing the lines

B-:

B+: have to make at least 1 pass / score from a pass

T+: 3v3/4v4

Variations :

- extra defender after 6 seconds

Coaching keywords :

• PLAY – RUN – OPEN – LOOK – TALK – CLOSE - PRESS

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2004 Training #52 Date: 14-03-2015

B- Close passing lines2v3 – 3v3 SSG

Organization :

• 14m x 24m

Objectives :

B-: Body position

B-: Close passing lines

B-: Intercepting

T+: 2v3->3v3

Variations :

• 3v2->3v3


Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :



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2004 Training #52 Date: 15-03-2015


2.2 Sub-principle: Block the space to close down the opposition Sub-sub-principles:

2.2.1 Decrease the width of the pitch 2.2.2 Decrease the length of the pitch

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B- 2.2.1 decrease the width of the pitch2v2 SSG

Organization :

• 14m x 24m

Objectives :

B-: Body position

B-: compact

B-: awareness

T+: 2v3->3v3

Variations :

• Use the striker as a joker

• 3v2->3v3


Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Close

• Look

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Organization :

• 14m x 24m

Objectives :

B-: Body position

B-: compact

B-: awareness

T+: 4v4

Variations :

• 4v3-> 4v4


Fun :


Duration:

• 25’: 2x12’

Coaching keywords :

• Close

• Look

• Work as a team

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Just won it (T+)

Score a goal as soon as possible Always included in the training sessions of B-

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