Crossing 4-2-3-1 - introductory small-sided game
Activity to develop crossing and finishing on a half-field. Progressions to add defenders in order to challenge attackers.
EXPLANATION
Start 9v6 - add 3rd backline player after first couple of reps
3 passes in goal zone on restarts
4-2-3-1 crossing/finishing introduction SSG
A conditioned game to introduce concepts of using wide spaces for goal scoring opportunities in a 4-2-3-1 (double pivot) system. Play starts in the central area with areas provided in wide spaces. Encourage combinations between
4-3-3 build from back SSG 2
A small-sided game to develop patterns of play when building out from the back. Opponent can score on goal if they gain possession. Attacking team scores through cone goals in wide channels. Remove mannequins as a progression.
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- 4-3-3 midfield support intro - play starts 3v2 in grid alternating from each side with entry pass, ball must touch all mids to advance - progress by adding defenders. Communication, scanning from mids - look for one of 6/8 to hold
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4-3-3 build from back SSG 3
A small-sided game to develop patterns of play when building out from the back. Opponent can score on goal if they gain possession. Attacking team scores through midfield counter goals at half line. Remove mannequins, replace with live players as a
Two-zone rondo intended to develop midfield shape, support from outside backs, and recognition of space and pressure. Movement and positioning of 2/3 and 6 are key.
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4-3-3 build from back SSG 1
A small-sided game to develop patterns of play when building out from the back. Opponent can score on goal if they gain possession. Attacking team plays out to mini-goals at midfield line
EXPLANATION
Ball starts with goal kick from Red - ball must be
3v3+4+4 - encourage carrying. Players may not enter goal area before ball, on pass to wing wide players enter, nearest teammate switches. Encourage players - either get quickly to goal or find open teammate. Creativity, commitment.
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6v6 3-zone game - 3v2 in defensive thirds, wing players may move between thirds, other players must stay in their third. Focus on defensive roles - overlap to create numbers but must recover on loss of possession.
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3-5-2 midfield support small-sided game
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EXPLANATION
Activity starts as shown – 7/11 must stay in their wide channels – 2/3 join on trigger (ball played out of zone or 3 passes)
2 of 3 center mids must stay in center middle third
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- 4-3-3 build from back activity in phase of play. Restrict defenders in wide channels, look to form rondos + advance ball. Progressions to increase challenge - add additional defenders, remove channel restriction
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Passing patterns based on positional play model - long diagonal penetrating pass, combo thru midfield, carry to beat defender. Focus on movements, quality touches
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- midfield support4-2-3-1 introductory SSG
Develop patterns of play with double pivot, game starts in central midfield area - take advantage of overloads to develop possession, play direct to forward or combine through 7/11, fullbacks utilize channel.
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- 4-3-3 build from back activity. Restrict defenders in wide channels, additional defenders join after 2nd/4th pass. Progression - remove mannequins, add live defenders.
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4-3-3 defending final third SSG 1
An activity to develop patterns of play when in the defensive role. Start numbers-up defensively and with a narrow field, then incrementally add attackers and utilize entire field width.
EXPLANATION
Game starts in half-field box - 2/3 2 touch 5
Clock passing warmup - useful for pregame or activation in training session. Receiver switches with passer, ball goes around grid. Keys - timing, passing to rear foot, pace, vision on exit from grid. Add 2nd ball/player for challenge.
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most viewed of 2022 - 4-3-3 build from back activity in phase of play. Restrict defenders in wide channels, look to form rondos + advance ball. Progressions to increase challenge
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2+6v3+3 zone-14 - positional play activity outside of penalty area, suitable for pre-game or training session. Progressions - switch outside/inside on pass, add GK and go "live" to goal on signal or # of passes
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- 6v3 back to 7v5 middle positional play - patterns of play 4-2-3-1, movements of outside backs and holding mids to manage possession, support advancement of ball. Look for holding mids (6/8) to work off each other, stay connected
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8v6 - 6v3 positional play - social distancing. Outside Red players can move the ball along their line to spread field. Focus on principles of play, quick switches to unbalance opponents.
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- 7v4+3 - 10v4 positional play activity in central grid - develop movements of central 3 mids versus 4. Communication, off-ball positioning, movement through grid. 4v3 out of possession.
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5v5 w/ 5 corridors - passes may not be between players in same corridor. Game requires teammates to find supporting diagonal positions, ball carrier scans options. May be struggle when first introduced - as players understand rule, movements are more instinctive.
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- 4-3-3 build from back activity in phase of play. Restarts played from coaches, opponents move forward on 1st pass, must touch off 2 meds to score. Progression - additional defenders join play.
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Passing pattern 5-6-2-8-7-11-9 - combination of play using wings to combine with central mid, switch, find target. Uses 205 passing platform as basis. After passing, wing back provides shadow pressure.
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3v3+3+3 with mini-goals + GKs - 3v3 in central zone, 2 wide players for each team plus GK in end zone. Combine/scan to find open goal, use wide players to create gaps. Progression - wide players enter, nearest team switches on pass.
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3v3+3+3 with mini-goals + GKs - 3v3 in central zone, 2 wide players for each team + GK in end zone. Combine/scan to find open goal, wide players to create gaps. Progression - wide players enter, nearest team switches on pass.
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Striker movements 4-4-2 - introduction SSG
EXPLANATION
Field as shown broken into 2 zones - 2v2 with mannequins in attacking zone, 4v2 in defending zone - rotate players - 7/11 2-touch Players must stay in their assigned zones, 6 stays in central box
7v6 3+4v4+2 with 4 T-goals - activity trains the central mids in a 4-4-2 vs a 4-3-3. Cones can be used to create quadrants, provide visual cues. Recognize pressure/space and create overloads. Progression - have wings switch with central players on passes wide.
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10v4 positional play activity using 3 central midfielders versus 4 defenders in a wide central third grid. Objectives - develop spatial awareness, decision making and imagination, communication from outside to inside using verbal/non-verbal methods
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Intro to 4-3-3 defending final third - begin with 4v2 (defending) in final third, ball in start zone 5v2, 3 passes to advance, press/cover, communicate, delay/deny, add attackers to progress activity + increase challenge
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4-3-3 midfield support SSG 1
Develop combinations of play with the midfield triangle in a 4-3-3 system of play. Start numbers-up and progress by adding defenders and removing restrictions.
EXPLANATION
Activity starts alternately from passes by 2 and 3 into the center grid, each
8v8 2 zone game - field divided into 4 zones, players may not enter end zones prior to ball, 2 players must stay in defending half. Timing, communication, scanning.
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4v4+4 wide neutrals, change on direction when goals are scored. Neutrals should be encouraged to create supporting angles. This is a possession game (8v4), attackers should look to create overloads + use wide neutrals when under pressure.
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5v2 back to 6v4 middle
Hybrid positional play activity - grid divided into 2 zones, objective is to play forward and possess, fullbacks join in attack and recycle
EXPLANATION
Arrange grids as shown - 5v2 in "defending" grid and 3v4 in"attacking" grid
7 gates half-field - warmup passing activity. Players formed into teams, must pass through max number of gates within time limit. Communication, perception, shape
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1v1 starting from the end line - a good activity to work on recovery runs (defenders) and getting to goal once behind a back line (attackers). Points are scored by dribbling through cone goals. If defender recovers the ball, he/she can go to opposite goal.
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4v4v4 3 zone SSG - end teams partner 4v1 vs middle team. Change of possession, middle team rotate. Points for consecutive passes, switches. Adjust #'s based on success
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Passing pattern based on positional play model - switch of field through back/mid, passive pressure after pass. Focus on off-ball movements, quality touches
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3v3+3 positional play
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- 2 teams vs 3rd 6v3 grid. On change of possession, team losing ball swaps roles - becomes new defenders. Decision making and environmental awareness.
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The "clock" passing warmup activity - players move in and out of a grid, social distance version. Specific enter/exit points for players. Coach timing, accuracy of passes/runs. 2-touch, then 1-touch. Backpedal on exit.
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Intro to 4-3-3 defending final third - begin with 4v2 (defending) in final third, ball in start zone 5v2, 3 passes to advance, press/cover, communicate, delay/deny, add attackers to progress activity + increase challenge
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3v3 flying changes to cone goals
EXPLANATION
Players go 3v3
Opposing players are inside gates and act as targets
When pass is played to a target, defending team goes off and new 3 players come in to attack
PROGRESSION
Limit touches
Must score in X passes
Allow 1 (or more) back