Technical Training Session Plan

Coach:
FUNDAMENTAL-WARM UP

Chris Hershey

Topic:

Dribbling

Date:
KEY COACHING POINTS

ORGANIZATION

12 players each with a ball dribble using all surfaces of the foot random movement tighten space to pressure

keep ball close enough to maintain control vary surfaces of the foot scissors, Inside/Outside hook,.... change of speed, explode into space, deception head up

MATCH RELATED ACTIVITY

, 1v2, 2v2 "Boss of the Balls"

2 teams of 4-6 players Coach serves into area, 1 from each line play dribble to beat opponent and score by dribbling over opponents endline under control progress to Iv2, 2v2

dribble at speed at the defender attack defenders front foot use feints (fakes) to unbalance the defender Ball/Body/Defender

MATCH RELATED ACTIVITY

3 v 3+1 To Endline progress to 4v4

blue v yellow players must dribble over opponents end line to score. Must be in control of the ball, increase (or decrease) space as needed

look to take on an beat your opponent change of direction and pace explode out of fake attack the space behind the defender challenge opponent before support arrives

MATCH COMDITION ACTIVITY

blue v yellow no restrictions

5 v 5 + GKs

look to beat defenders be creative/improvisation dribble to set up pass or shot

COOL DOWN

Technical Training Session Plan

Coach:
FUNDAMENTAL-WARM UP

Chris Hershey

Topic:

Turning/Changing Direction

Date:
KEY COACHING POINTS

ORGANIZATION

12 players each with a ball Taking ball for a "walk" Build to dribbling at pace

keep ball close enough to maintain control/vision vary surfaces of the foot Big toe, Little toe (hook), pull back, V move., head up

MATCH RELATED ACTIVITY

O O O O

2v2

2 teams of 4-6 players on one side line soccer, score by dribbling over lines as indicated by coach coach plays "boss of the balls" serving from opposite side as players Ivl, 2v2

dribble with speed at the defender Recognize cue to protect ball Turn away from pressure keeping ball under body and in sight Identify space and attack it

MATCH RELATED ACTIVITY

3v3 (+) to multiple goals progress to 4v4

blue v yellow players may score on any goal on appropriate end. Increase numbers or decrease space as needed Directional Use <SK on each endline to organize/defend goals

Patience Recognize visual cues to turn. Turning out of pressure while maintaining control Turning to create passing opportunity (possession)

MATCH CONDITION ACTIVITY

blue v yellow no restrictions

5 v 5 + GKs (Half Field)

Technical application of theme within a tactical environment. Safety vs. Risk

COOL DOWN

Technical Training Session Plan

Coach: Chris Hershey Topic: Passing/Receiving

Date:
KEY COACHING POINTS

FUNDAMENTAL - WARM UP

15 min.

ORGANIZATION

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MATCH RELATED ACTIVITY

12 players , 2 per ball/4 per ball large grid area random passing and moving use entire area

Plant foot, toe up, strike top half, follow through towards target, weight. get into line of flight of the ball select surface relax, cushion the ball

20 min.

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MATCH RELATED ACTIVITY

/ / R
20 min.

12 players, 6 blue (middle), 6 yellow (servers) outside players each with a ball touches progression (feet, thighs, chest, head) work hard for 1 min. then switch progression: return ball to a different player progression: add defenders / pressure

show verbally (communicate) check to the ball at "match" speed create space to receive the ball reiterate: varied surfaces, body mechanics, look for pressure, 1st touch away from pressure early selection of receiving surface

2(3) blue v 2(3) yellow, 1 neutral players, 2 GK score by passing to GK as target

GK

2(3)v2(3)+l (20x30yd grid)

GK

good receiving position (hips open) use 1st touch to prepare pass head up, get a look control away from pressure Weight of pass Accuracy of pass

MATCH CONDITION ACTIVITY

20 min.

blue v yellow no restrictions

Tactical application of above technique.

4v4 + 6Ks (30x40 yd grid)

COOL DOWN

New York State West Youth Soccer Association

C. Hershey

Coaching to Improve 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Defenders

Warm-Ui Setup 12 players knocking the ball around in open space Player closest to the receiver applies pressure Progression: Add a second defender Coaching Points Close down receiver quickly, while ball is in flight Body position; Balance Make play predictable - force the receiver to move/pass in the direction YOU want them to go Progression: 2nd defender reads 1 st defender; communicate

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Ivl-2v2-3v3

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One Goal With Counter (4v3,5v3,6v4,7v5)

2 grids; groups of 6 Players rotate clockwise Coaching Points Angle and speed of approach Ease up as you approach "tackling" distance First priority - Delay penetration Progression Add 2nd defender, then 3rd defender Angle and distance of 2nd and 3rd defenders Communication Recovery runs

Setup Half field Defenders attack small counter goals GK in big goal Coaching Points Pressure, cover, balance Shape Communication Movement ahead of the ball Tracking/recovery Game 4v4+GK's o o o o Safety vs. Risk Stress defending as a team Look for defensive compactness High pressure vs low pressure

Chris Hershey