Activity 1
Technical Warm-Up
Setup: TRAINING AREA = 12W x 12L. Place (1) play on the outside of the space, on each side of the square. Position (2) defenders inside the space. The defenders may not leave the space, but can block, or intercept passes.
4v2 Possession & Penetration. Scoring for offense: consecutive passes, maintain possession for set period of time, split passes between defenders. Scoring for defense: deflected passes, intercepted passes, winning possession and dribbling outside the space under control.
Coaching Points
- Defensive pressure on the ball (speed, body stance, angle, distance)
- Approach quickly to the ball - long strides
- Slow down as you approach the ball - short, choppy strides
- Bend knees, weight on toes when pressuring the ball
- Move feet, hips, and head as the offensive player moves the ball
Activity 2
Small-Sided Activity
Setup: TRAINING AREA = 20W x 30L. Place (2) tall cones on each end-line 5 yards apart making (1) goal on each endline. Red v White. Score by passing the ball on the ground through the goal. Variations: Play for set period of time; Play to a specific number (#) of goals; Double points if goal comes after a steal; -Double points if a goal comes after an interception
3v3 to 1 goal
Coaching Points
- Defensive pressure on the ball (speed, body stance, angle, distance)
- Who: The 2nd defender, or player who is closest to their teammate defending the ball
- Why: The 2nd defender can help to cover any mistakes made by the 1st defender
Activity 3
Expanded Small-Sided Activity
Setup: TRAINING AREA = 30W x 40L. Place (1) goal on each end-line for teams to attack.
5v5 to 1 goal
Variations: Play for set period of time; Play to a specific number (#) of goals; Double points if goal comes after a steal; -Double points if a goal comes after an interception
Coaching Points
- Defensive pressure on the ball (speed, body stance, angle, distance)
- Who: The 2nd defender, or player who is closest to their teammate defending the ball
- Why: The 2nd defender can help to cover any mistakes made by the 1st defender
Activity 4
Game
Play 7v7 with specific formations for each team. Reinforce all points above