- Red: 1-4-3-1-2
- PoP: 1-4-3-1
- SSG: 1-4-3-1
- No #9 & #10 in both PoP & SSG
- White: 1-4-3-3
- PoP: 0-3-3-3 (no #1 & #5)
- SSG: 1-4-3-1 (no #9 & #10)
Session Plan – Practical Final
System
Strategy
DO/DT - Based on the field geography heat map, pressure the ball to the Left & Right Channels in Zones 3 and 2 into 1.
Tactics
- Press as a unit as soon as we lose possession
- Deny any inside channel passes
- Direct play into the Half Spaces and Left & Right Channels
- The opponent in possession of the ball must always be under constant pressure
- Move defensive lines forward, as necessary, to maintain pressure on the opponent
Skill Set
Defensive Actions:
- Angle of approach
- Close the space down quickly, slowing down on approach
- Keep your feet moving
- Scanning. Know where you are on the field and where the opponents are, and recognize attacking threats.
The players will participate in a full session to help them learn how our DO will benefit our team playing in our 1-4-3-1-2 formation, and applying pressure to the opposition in Zones 3 and 2 into 1 and gain possession back through the Left & Right Channels.
Ability level - Mixed (OPDL & IModel)
Cognitive maturity level - Medium
# of Players: 18
Primary player(s): #6, #7 & #11
Secondary player(s): #2, #3, #4 & #5
60 minutes, on 3/4 of a field (warm-up, pre-brief, phase of play, final SSG, debrief & cool down)
2 full size goals
0 small-size goals
Pinnies:
PoP = 8 green, & 1 blue (GK) (Defending) & 9 orange (Attacking)
SSG = 8 red, 1 green (GK) & 8 blue, 1 yellow (GK)
# of Ball: 16 (size 5)
# of Cones: 20 Red, 20 Blue, 20 Yellow, 20 Orange & 20 Green
Whiteboard, player magnets, whiteboard markers & whiteboard eraser
VEO camera, tripod & microphone
Head Coach:
- Lead the session (brief, activities & debrief) & manage the Defending teams (Green & Red)
Assistant Coach(es):
- Manage the Attacking (Orange & Blue) teams
- Monitor session time (5 min Arrival Activity, 15 min Warm-up, 5 min Brief, 15 min PoP, 15 min SSG & 5 min Debrief)
- Support session changeover/transition (move nets & GK box)
Facility Staff:
- Move the large nets into position & move field dividers out of the way.
We are learning to: Apply defensive pressure in Zones 3 and 2 into 1 to force the opposition to play into the Left & Right Channels to create opportunities for us to win possession of the ball and transition to attack.
What I am looking for:
All players: Are able to identify when, where and why we want to apply pressure in Zones 3 and 2 into 1 to force the opponents to play wide vs central areas.
Most players: Are able to recognize how to apply pressure in half spaces and the centre channel to create opportunities to win possession in zones 3 and 2.
Some players: Are able to recognize opposition AO and apply defending/defensive cues to pressure and win possession, resulting in AT in zones 3 and 2.
- The angle of approach, closing the space down quickly, slowing down on approach, keep feet moving, scanning
- DENY - Any inside channel & forward pass
- If you can win the ball back, win it
- DELAY - Opposition from advancing by using strategic recovery runs to win possession and/or provide support/cover
- If you can't win the ball back, delay the opponent making forward progress
- DIRECT - Opposition into the left and right channels. Strategically direct opposition into traps to intercept the opponent's passes and regain possession
- Force the opponents to advantageous space(s)
- CONTROL & RESTRAINT - Understand the defensive roles & responsibilities in Zones 3 and 2 into 1
- Being patient to regain possession
- BALANCE - Apply & maintain the suggested System, when applying pressure in Zones 3 and 2 into 1
- Maintain team shape, deny space
Coaching Details - Discovery Game
Discovery Game
- (Two (2) 30 x 20 playing areas on one side of the field)
- 4v4 (plus neutral and/or goalkeeper) in each playing area
- Divide each playing area into equal-sized halves
- Have the neutral and/or goalkeeper on the end line of the playing area
- Setup 3v3 in one half of the playing area
- Setup 1v1 in the other half of the playing area
- Divide balls between the two playing areas (16 size 5 balls)
Organization
- Play starts with the (R2) neutral and/or goalkeeper playing the ball to a teammate (R3 or R4)
- The opposition (W) are trying to gain possession and transfer the ball to their teammate in the opposite/other half.
- The opposition (W) try to prevent the Reds from playing forward and look to regain possession
- If the Red win possession, they must play the ball to the neutral and/or goalkeeper teammate stationed in the opposite half to be awarded a goal
- When a team score a goal by transferring the ball into the other half, play continues in that half with the team that scored
Principals
Defensive Organization
- Closest defender to the ball initiatives the press and must get touch-tight to the player in-possession
- Defenders should approach side-on when pressing and force the opposition to play passes into congested areas
- Prevent receiving players from turning, the defender should get there before the opposition takes a touch
- When Neutral/Goalkeeper are in possession, attacking team should make the field big using width and depth
- When not in possession the defending team should try to make the pitch smaller and be in position to defend on the attackers first touch
Coaching Details - PoP
Phase of Play
- 9v9 (Field as shown, Zones 3, 2 & 1 and All Channels & Spaces)
- Red: 1-4-3-1 (based on 1-4-3-1-2)
- White: 0-3-3-3 (based on 1-4-3-3)
- 16 size 5 balls
- Cones
- Whiteboard
- Magnets
- Whiteboard markers
- First Aid Kit
- Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
- Bibs: 8 green, & 1 blue (GK) (Defending) & 9 orange (Attacking)
- Primary player(s): #6, #7 & #11
- Secondary player(s): #2, #3, #4 & #5
- Modified FIFA rules:
- No throw-ins
- No corners
- Field Dimensions: 126 x 80 yards (3/4 of the field)
- Restarts: From AC passes into either W4, W3 or W2 - as the ball travels the play/session is 'live'
Organization
- Decide on when and where to press
- Prevent play/passes centrally
- Prevent play forward to break our defensive lines
- Anticipate behaviours of attackers and those supporting players
- Read body position and visual cues of supporting players on and off the ball
- Team organization to preview and limit central areas of the field
Principals
Defensive Organization
5W/1H Framework
(Who, What, When, Where, Why & How)
- Look to pressure quickly, show attacker/opposition outside first
- Pressure with purpose
- Team organization - Mobile, Compact & Central
- Timing of movement and body position to limit opposition options to play/pass wide
Coaching Details - SSG
Small Sided Game (SSG)
- 9v9 (Field as shown, Zones 3, 2 & 1 and All Channels & Spaces)
- Red: 1-4-3-1 (based on 1-4-3-1-2, no #9 & #10)
- White: 1-4-3-1 (based on 1-4-3-3, no #9 & #10)
- 16 size 5 balls
- Cones & Flat markers (penalty box)
- Whiteboard & markers
- Magnets
- First Aid Kit
- Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
- Bibs: 8 red, & 1 green (GK) (Defending) & 8 blue & 1 yellow (GK) (Attacking)
- Primary player(s): #6, #7 & #11
- Secondary player(s): #2, #3, #4 & #5
- Modified FIFA rules:
- Kickoffs (starts & goals)
- Throw-ins
- Corners
- Offsides (red cones/lines)
- Field Dimensions: 126 x 80 yards (3/4 of the field)
Organization
- Decide on when and where to press
- Prevent play/passes centrally
- Prevent play forward to break our defensive lines
- Anticipate behaviours of attackers and those supporting players
- Read body position and visual cues of supporting players on and off the ball
- Team organization to preview and limit central areas of the field
Principals
Defensive Organization
5W/1H Framework
(Who, What, When, Where, Why & How)
- Look to pressure quickly, show attacker/opposition outside first
- Pressure with purpose
- Team organization - Mobile, Compact & Central
- Timing of movement and body position to limit opposition options to play/pass wide
