Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Combination Play

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Tony Mee
Name: Tony Mee
City: Doncaster
Country: United Kingdom
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer

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This week's theme is Combination Play. This session will serve as an introduction and may be repeated, spending much longer introducing tactical concepts, third man runs etc.


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Modified Passing Diamond

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Modified Passing Diamond (20 mins)

Start with 2 groups of 7, one ball per group, passing sequence as shown.

All players follow their pass and replace the player at that disc.

Build the intensity of the passing and runs as this will also serve as part of the warm up after ball manipulation.


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Attacking Combinations 1

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Attacking Combinations 1 (20 mins)

2 groups set up as shown, with a server, 3 strikers and 2 midfield runners.

The server plays the ball into any of the 3 strikers to start the practice. All players are restricted to a 2 touch limit. 3 players MUST combine to create a shooting opportunity.

Here, the Light Blues have included a midfield runner, whereas the Blues have used the 3 strikers. Players must be alert for rebounds.


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Attacking Combinations 2

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Attacking Combinations 2 (20 mins)

Introduce a defender to each side and an offside line.

Practice as previous screen, defender should try to break up play.

The server can join in the attack to create the second midfield runner.

If the defender wins the ball he should attempt to hit the coach on the full.


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): SSG

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SSG (20 mins)

Play a SSG to finish the practice.

Normal rules but if a goal is scored involving 3 players it counts double.


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