SMCHS Boys Soccer Practice Sessions

SMCHS SOCCER
2013-2014 Season
BOYS FROSH/SOPH
Practice Sessions
SM Catholic HS FROSH/SOPH Boys Soccer - 2013-2014

WEEK
Nov 4Nov 9
1
Nov 11Nov 15
Nov 18Nov 22
3
Nov 25Nov 29
4
Dec 2Dec 6
DAY GAME
MON
NT
TUE
NT
WED
NT
THR
NT
FRI
NT
MON
TUE
WED
THR
FRI
MON
5
Dec 9Dec 14
6
Dec 16Dec 21
7
Dec 23Dec 28
TEAM PIC
NT
NT
NT
NT
NT
WED
THR
FRI
SAT
05-Finishing ART - I
06-FBT:433-Playing out of the back
DAY-OFF
07-FBT:433-Midfielders
08-FBT:433-Wingers
HOLIDAY
HOLIDAY
HOLIDAY
09-FBT:433-Forw ards
12-442-line-training
Century
4:00PM
N/A GAME DAY

13-Improve possession to penetrate
14-Playing in attacking 1/3
Tesoro
3:00PM
N/A GAME DAY

15-Attacking in central areas
16-Defending flank areas
17-Sw itching the point of attack
18-Forw ards Runs
TUE
TUE
DAY-OFF
10-Speed of Play
11-Mids to get forw ard to attacking 1/3
TUE
FRI
SAT
MON
02-Improve Passing Rhythm & Possession

03-Defending w /2 center-backs
DAY-OFF
04-Defending in defending 1/3
TUE
WED
THR
WED
THR
DAY-OFF
NT
TUE
WED
THR
FRI
MON
WED
THR
FRI
SAT
MON
01-ENDZONE-Games
NT
TUE
WED
THR
FRI
MON
FRI
SAT
MON
Theme
19-Offside-Tactics
San Juan Hills
4:30PM
N/A GAME DAY
Trabuco
3:15PM
N/A GAME DAY
CAPO CUP
N/A GAME DAY
CAPO CUP
N/A GAME DAY
NT
NT
HOLIDAY
TRABUCO CUP
TRABUCO CUP
TRABUCO CUP
HOLIDAY
N/A GAME DAY
N/A GAME DAY
N/A GAME DAY
SM Catholic HS FROSH/SOPH Boys Soccer - 2013-2014

WEEK
8
Dec 30Jan 3
9
Jan 6Jan 10
DAY
MON
Jan 13Jan 17
WED
THR
11
12
Jan 27Feb 1
13
Feb 3Feb 7
WED
THR
FRI
SAT
MON
MON
Feb 11Feb 15
24-FBT:433-Wingers
Mater Dei
3:15PM
N/A GAME DAY

25-FBT:433-Forw ards
J Serra
3:15PM
N/A GAME DAY

26-Pressing
27-Attacking flank areas
28-Playing out of the back
29-Finishing-ART II
St J. Bosco
3:15PM
N/A GAME DAY

30-Fullbacks overlap & cross
31-Zonal Defending
Mater Dei
3:15PM
N/A GAME DAY

32-Mids pressure, cover & balance
33-Playing into Negative Space
34-Counter-Attack
35-Defending in mid 1/3
36-Forw ards-Midfielders Bunker
Servite
6:15PM
N/A GAME DAY

37-Playing in attacking 1/3
Mater Dei
3:15PM
J Serra
3:15PM
TUE
WED
THR
FRI
N/A GAME DAY

TUE
WED
THR
N/A GAME DAY
Servite
3:15PM
TUE
FRI
14
TUE
WED
THR
FRI
MON
HOLIDAY
HOLIDAY
HOLIDAY
HOLIDAY
Mater Dei
3:15PM
TUE
FRI
MON
Jan 20Jan 24
NT
NT
NT
TUE
WED
THR
HOLIDAY
NT
TUE
WED
THR
FRI
MON
FRI
MON
10
Theme
NT
N/A GAME DAY

N/A GAME DAY
38-Forw ards Combine & Shoot
St J. Bosco
3:15PM
N/A GAME DAY
THEME: WARM-UP
DYNAMIC SPEED WARMUP
0:00 (CHAN): WARM-UP
SESSION 0 SMCHS SOCCER
DYNAMIC SPEED WARM-UP

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Jogging
High Knees
Butt Kicks
Sliders Forward
Sliders Backwards
High Knees, Butt Kicks (1-2-31-2-3)
Side-Shuffle facing inside (swing arms)
Skipping, arms swinging forward
Skipping, arms swinging backward
Skipping, high knees & across
Kareoke high trailing knee stride
Sliders Forward swinging the foot inside
Sprints 3 sets
DYNAMIC MUSCLE WARM-UP

DYNAMIC MUSCLE WARMUP
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Open the gate

Close the gate
Toe up/Reach down
Kicks Across Body
High Kicks
High Heels
Forward Lunges with body rotation
Lateral Lunges
9.
10.
11.
12.
Backward Lunges
Knee Grabs
Spidermans
Inch Worms
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Single Leg Squats

Face up leg across body
Scorpions
Butterflies
Hollywoods
Free Time
STRECHING
STRETCHING OUT THE LINE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Step forward one foot landing

Swing inside of foot
Hiesmans
Partner Swinging legs
Russian Hamstring
Leg stretch: side, back, fore
PLYOMETRICS
PLYOMETRICS
Jon Bianco
USSF National A License

NSCAA Advanced and National Diplomas
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
Bunny Hops
Squat Jumps
In-N-Outs
Quick Feet forward
Slalom shuffling run
Facing: both feet in, both feet out
Facing: Scissors
Facing: Hurdles
Facing away: Hurdles
Right foot only
Left foot only
RT foot only HALF way, LT the rest
Facing back: in-n-outs
Facing back: shuffling
Facing back: quick feet
2-High Knees
Header right, header left
2 steps forward, 1 back
19. Sprint to last row cone, back & full sprint
20. Lateral hops through cones
21. Drunk walk (cross-legged)

22.
Jumping Jacks
THEME: WARM-UP
SKILL CIRCUIT
SKILL CIRCUIT
2 PLAYERS / 1 BALL AT NARROW END
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Dribble
Skill in the middle
Give & Goes
2-touch passing
Chip passes passer stands momentarily
in the middle on his way to opposite line
6. Volleys (right foot, then left)
7. Chest traps down to foot & pass
8. Knee traps (right foot, then left)
9. 1-touch passing (rotate CW, then CCW)
10. Headers (back high then back low)
5x10 CHANNELS (CHAN)
COERVER SKILLS
SKILL CIRCUIT
0:25 (10x10 DIAMOND): WARM-UP
PROGRATION
Post an extra player at each flag to exercise
graduated pressure on the dribbler.
After pressuring the ball, player moves to where
dribbler started from. Dribbler stays at flag
after delivering pass to opposite cone to act as
defender on the next dribbler.
2 PLAYERS / 1 BALL AT EACH END
Moves start CW (then switch CCW)

Players dribble towards the flag (representing
a defender) and perform the move. Pass to
next player in line after going past the flag.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Split the flag

Pullbacks, step-over with 180 turn
Step-over, outside cut and pass
Rolls, inside cut and pass
Scissors, pull-back and pass
Body flicks/ Hook Turn
Cruyffs
BOCA JRS SKILL CIRCUIT

SKILL CIRCUIT
0:25 (20x20 GRID): WARM-UP
8 PLAYERS (MIN)/ 4 BALLS
Moves start CW (then switch CCW)

Players dribble towards flag in front of them,
perform the move and work around the flag
in the indicated flow (CW or CCW) then
deliver a pass to next player on the cone
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Split the flag

V cuts
Step-overs
Scissors
Cruyffs
IN & OUTS TO 3v3 KEEP-AWAY

SKILL CIRCUIT
0:25 (20x20 GRID): WARM-UP
NOTE: vary the size of the grid according to
players technical abilities.
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
Quick transitions
Positive 1st touch from bumper
Trailing player positioning to Rx
10 PLAYERS (MIN)/ 2 BALLS (2 teams)
Players around the perimeter 1 of each color

1 or 2 players of each color inside the GRID w/a ball each
1.
2.
Dribble to perimeter and pass to

teammate exchanging places (IN/OUT)
Inbound players cannot play the same
perimeter and perform a skill in the
center (stops and starts, changes of speed/direction)
PROG#1: 2 players / 1 ball each color
player without ball supports to Rx next pass from bumper
PROG#2: 2v2 (3v3) with 1 ball in the middle.
Team in possession plays IN/OUT defenders attempt regain of

possession to dynamically switch roles
Jon Bianco

DOUBLE-SQUARE LAYOUT
GRID with FLAGS in the center set
about 2 yards apart
THEME: PRE-MATCH WARM-UP

DYNAMIC SPEED WARMUP
DYNAMIC SPEED WARM-UP
AS DEFINED IN PREVIOUS PAGES
DYNAMIC MUSCLE WARM-UP
DYNAMIC MUSCLE WARMUP

STRECHING
STRETCHING OUT THE LINE
SKILL CIRCUIT
SKILL CIRCUIT
2 PLAYERS / 1 BALL AT NARROW END
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Dribble
Skill in the middle
Give & Goes
2-touch passing
Chip passes passer stands momentarily
in the middle on his way to opposite line
6. Volleys (right foot, then left)
7. Chest traps down to foot & pass
8. Knee traps (right foot, then left)
9. 1-touch passing (rotate CW, then CCW)
10. Headers (back high then back low)
5x10 CHANNELS (CHAN)
4+3 v 4 KEEP-AWAY
SKILL CIRCUIT
0:20 (20x40 GRID): KEEP-AWAY
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
Create a passing rhythm

Crisp passes
Game-ready mentality
NOTE: remaining players in a 4+1 v 4 keepaway in 20x20 GRID. GKs warm-up with GK
coach or on their own.
11 PLAYERS (STARTERS)/ 1 BALL

4+3 v 4 KEEP-AWAY
1.
2.
3.
4.
YELLOW players are CD, CM, CF

4 BLUES support 3 YELLOWS to
maintain possession
4 REDS work together to regain
possession
On regaining possession, REDS and
BLUES switch roles on the fly.
PHASE OF PLAY
PHASE OF PLAY
0:30 (HALF FIELD)
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Attackers: create goal scoring

opportunities
Attackers: keep possession and work
together to regain possession if ball is
lost
Defenders: organization to regain
possession
Defenders: communication and
linkage with goalkeeper
Defenders: goalkeeper organization of
the backline
Jon Bianco

4 V 3 + GK / 1 BALL
1.
2.
3.
Attackers work on patterns to create

scoring opportunities
CM feeds a pass to CF who returns ball
back to CM
CM can now pass to either OM or
dribble through the middle to force
defenders to commit
NOTE: when defenders regain possession,

they attempt to move the ball forward and
play it back to coach on the half line
defenders should not just boot the ball, but
move the ball out of the area under
composure.
PROG#1: add attacking CM and defending

HM to defend the central attacking area.
PROG#2: change starting position to a goalkick and work on playing out of the back.
THEME: END ZONE GAMES

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
SKILL CIRCUIT
ORGANIZATION
RONDOS
0:10 (10x10): RONDOS
3v2 - RONDOS
1.
Defenders: first-in, first-out
ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
0:10 (44x30): RECEIVING & SPACE
6P /2 B Receiving and Moving
COACHING POINTS:
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
10-15 Movements & Stretching
Keeping play at pace

Moving
Netball rules
Rugby rules
Short-Short-Long passing sequence
ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0: 20 (44x30): END ZONE GAME
6 v 6, 1 BALL
1.
2.
3.
4.
COACHING POINTS:
1. Timing of runs
2. Time/Accuracy of pass
3. Transition from defense/attack
ENDZONE is offside
Neither team defends ENDZONES
Use own ENDZONE to keep possession
Score with pass from teammate or dibble into zone
OBJECTIVE: penetrate ENZONE with dribble or pass.
Fundamental: Small-Sided Activity

ACTIVITY 3
ORGANIZATION
0:45 (44x30): MARKING END ZONE
6 v 6, 1 BALL
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
1.
2.
3.
Timing of penetrating run

Losing marker
Marking, Tracking & Positioning to
intercept passes
3.
4.
As previous exercise
Players are assigned one opponent that must
defend only
Each team has a free player who must stay in their
defending half
This player can help with the attack
Match Related: Expanded Small-Sided Activity

ACTIVITY 4
ORGANIZATION
1:10 (44x50): ENDZONE SOCCER
7 v 7 + 2-GKS ENZONE SOCCER
COACHING POINTS:
1.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Attitude to beat players on the dribble

Timing, Accuracy, Pace of PASS
Timing, Type & Placement of RUNS
TECH/TACT to beat GK on
breakaways.
2.
Ball must be passed to ENZONE before a goal

can be scored.
Dribbling into ENZONE allowed
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
ORGANIZATION
1:20 (HALF PITCH)

COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
As previous activity
Aggressive, Alert & Engaged
Timing, Accuracy, Pace
Jon Bianco - USSF National A License
FOCUS:
4-3-2 v 3-4-2
Technical/Tactical application of through

passes.
THEME: PASSING RHYTHM AND POSSESSION

Technical Warm-Up
WARM-UP
0:00 (10x10): CORVER SKILLS
ORGANIZATION
GROUPS of 3/ each player with a ball
1. INSIDE-OUTSIDE (R-only, L-only)

2. Bobbing (bells)
3. Toe touches going forward (L/R)
4. Dribble backwards (R-only, L-only)

5. Dribble backwards R/L
6. Sideways dribble (R-only, L-only)
ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
0:15 (15x15 DIAMOND): PASSING
5 Players per GRID, 1 BALL
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Body positioning: sideways on

Timing of check
Play out quickly and MOVE!
Clean & crispy balls: RHYTHM
5.
X2 checks away at an angle & looks over shoulder

X1 plays him a ball
X2 opens up and plays to X3
X3 backpedals to open-up & receive
Pass and move
ACTIVITY 2
0:30 (40x30): IN & OUTS to 3v3 keep-away
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
Quick transitions
Positive 1st touch from bumper
Trailing player positioning to Rx
7. Slalom (chopping the ball across)

8. Pull it back with L, push it forward with R
then pull it back with R, push it with L 9. Pull it
(across body) push it forward with same foot
10. Slalom with two outside touches
11. Pull it push twice
12. Slap across going forward with both feet
ORGANIZATION
NOTE: have same # of players in & out grid
1.
2.
3.
Players inside grid perform a move and pass to bumper to

exchange positions with
PROG#1: 2 players / 1 ball each color
player without ball supports to Rx next pass from bumper
PROG#2 :2v2 (3v3) with 1 ball in the middle.
Team in possession plays IN/OUT

ACTIVITY 3
ORGANIZATION
0:45 (44x30): Multi-goal GAME
Setup Players in team+1 # of goals
COACHING POINTS:
1.
1.
2.
3.
Movement
Anticipation
Changing the play from congested zones.
2.
Teams score by passing through any of the

gates setup in the grid
May be able to score with a dribble thru gate
OBJECTIVE: short-short-long passing rhythm
Extended Small-Sided Activity

ACTIVITY 4
ORGANIZATION
1:00 (44x60): BUMPERS game
(44x60) 5+4 v 5+4; 2 GK
COACHING POINTS:
1. Pace of passes and final pass, setting up
one another for good shots on target.
2. Follow through on the strike.
3. Attitude to create & execute finishing
opportunities
1)
2)
3)
4)
5v5 inside grid with unlimited touches

Perimeter players limited to 2 touches
Players behind goals have 1 touch only
Team scored on switches with their outside
players
HIGHLITE: Individual Finishing
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
ORGANIZATION
1:30 (HALF-FIELD)
3-4-2 v 4-3-2
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
Find space for penetration

What supporting shape are we keeping?
What attacking shape are we creating?
EMPHASIS:
Possession and connection between the lines.
FOCUS:
Short-short-long possession rhythm.
Jon Bianco

3-4-2 VS 4-3-2
THEME: DEFENDING W/2 CENTERBACKS

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
0:00 (CHAN): Warm-up with ball Movement
ROLLS, BELLS, DRIBBBLE CUTS
ORGANIZATION
RONDOS
0:10 (20x10): RONDOS
4v1 - RONDOS
1.
3 passes to transition to next grid
ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
0:15 (40x30 GRID): CONTROL
2 players 1 ball
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
First touch out of feet

Few touches to ball long strides
Head up before passing
Quality pass to next player in line
Pass and stretch

Volleys inside cone: slide body
Volleys shuffle to left, then right
Chest to volley
Header touch ball shift R/L
ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0:25 (50x40): PASSING in TEAMS
2 TEAMS passing 1 TEAM defending
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
IN & OUTS SKILL CIRCUIT

Changes of Speed / Direction
As before and SHIELDING

Dont give up on the ball
Dont stand still
A and B teams keep-away from C team

Defenders score to PUGGS on take-away
10 PASSES=1PT
NO TACKLING: intercept passes only.

ACTIVITY 3
ORGANIZATION
0: 35 (30x40): 4v4 GAME
4 v 4+GK
COACHING POINTS:
1. Body shape: defending side-on
2. Proper support: angle and distance
3. Communication
4. Decision to pressure/delay
1.
2.
Defense: 4 backs
Offense: 3 MIDS, 1 FWD
Defenders play to either goal if ball won

ACTIVITY 4
1:00 (40x25): BACK-MID Transition
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Line of confrontation
When to step hard (pressure)
When to drop-off (crosses)
Connectedness with MIDS
Making play predictable
Proper handing-off of attackers
ORGANIZATION
5 v 6+GK with 2 TARGETS
1.
2.
Defense: 4-2-0
Offense: 0-3-2
Defenders play to either target if ball won
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
1:20 (HALF PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
Make play predictable

Covering defender pushes attacker
ORGANIZATION
FOCUS:
4-3-2 v 3-4-2
Center fullbacks coordinate defending
THEME: DEFENDING in DEFENDING THIRD

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
2 Players partner-up to press, cover cone
ORGANIZATION
RONDOS
0:10 (10x10x4): RONDOS
1+2-N v 1 - RONDOS
1.
2.
Neutrals stay for 2 minutes

5-passes and switch grid: Ns follow the ball
ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
0:15 (20x20 GRID): PASSING
1.
2.
3.
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
Turn hips to play in direction

Good pace/weight on ball
4.
VAR: takeovers with diagonal runs-leave ball at first

cone and run across the other cone to pass that ball.
Setup a 10x10 INNER GRID

Players on outside cones
Dribble to INNER cone and turn
VAR: use left foot only
Dribble and stop ball on INNER cone. Move
CCW to next cone and pass to next player
ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0:25 (40x40): 1v1 4 goals
1. P1 starts with pass across P2

2. P2 dribbles up to score on P1s goal
3. P1 attempts closing in and tackling ball
away
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
Switching roles: 1st defender declares I

go when pressing
First-touch
Change of Speed
Attacking the front foot

ACTIVITY 3
ORGANIZATION
0: 30 (20x20): HORNETS GAME
3 GROUPS of 3 players
1.
COACHING POINTS:
1. Awareness & Decision Making
2. Accuracy of Pass
3. Communication
4. Defending side-on
2.
3.
1 team plays 3 passes before switching ball to other

grid
Defending team sends 1 player at a time
When defenders win it, they play it also to another
gird. Players losing ball become defenders

ACTIVITY 4
ORGANIZATION
0:55 (FULL): DEFENDING IN DEF 1/3
3 Teams of 5 Players Each + GK
COACHING POINTS:
1. Quick pressure on the ball
2. Intercept & know where to play it
3. Organization when attackers are on
Play 5v2, 5v3

1.
2.
TEAMS in outside grid play 10-pass keep-away and

transition to score on goal.
2 defenders steps in to win ball. If they win it, play
to targets
ADD: additional defender to 5v3.

ADD: holding MID starting from middle when defense
wins possession to score on targets.
ADD: attacker from OPP grid to pressure MID.
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
1:20 (HALF PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Find outlets to play ball out
ORGANIZATION
FOCUS:
4-3-2 v 3-4-2
Center fullbacks coordinate defending
THEME: ART OF FINISHING I

Technical Warm-Up
ACTIVITY 1
0:00 (30x40): Warm-up with ball Movement
Start with balls in pitch & all field players
working on movement and approaching a ball
to practice technique. GK calls for a shot.
Then transition into 1v1 shooting exercise.
ORGANIZATION
(30x40) - 2 groups of 8; 2-GKS
1) Revue shooting technique:

a) ball-peek-ball
b) hop & load
c) hips in direction of shot
d) looking down at the ball to strike in middle;
e) follow thru with landing foot & head down
ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0:10 (40x44): Finish Activity

COACHING POINTS:
(40x44) - 2 groups of 8; 2-GKS
ART of Finishing=Attitude, Repetitions & Technique

1) Players must look to shoot.
2) Do they look immediately to goal?
3) Quality of FIRST touch
1) Coach plays ball in middle

2) 1 player from each position joins for 3v3
3) 5-touch maximum to finish

ACTIVITY 3
ORGANIZATION
0:35 (44x60): Individual Finishing
(44x60) 5+4 v 5+4, 2-GK
COACHING POINTS:
opportunities
1)
2)
3)
4)

players

ACTIVITY 4
1:00 (44x80): Finishing as a Team
COACHING POINTS:
1. Can the attacking team finish their shots?
2. Are they looking to shoot?
3. Executing the final pass before the shot.
Quick shots off of transition.
ORGANIZATION
(44x80) 6+2 v 6+2; 2-N; 2-GK
1)
2)
Perimeter players play 1-touch

Players behind goals chip balls to their
teammates they can play to NEUTRALS as
well
HIGHLITE: Team Finishing
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
ORGANIZATION
1:20 (3/4 PITCH)

COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
Create finish opportunities for self or

teammates
Urgency to execute on opportunities
Goals as end-product
FOCUS:
3-4-2 v 4-3-2
Teach attackers to finish at pace.
THEME: 4-3-3 PLAYING OUT OF THE BACK

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
SKILL CIRCUIT
ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
0:10 (20x10): Passing Patterns
4P / 2B in 20x10 Area
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
1.
2.
3.
Targets quality of pass

Worker quality of reception
Worker quality of pass
Pattern 1: play-in, play-back

Pattern 2: play-in, open up body to play
opposite target
note: workers switch across prior to receiving ball
ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0: 20 (30x15): PLAYING OUT
4v1 Playing out of the back keep-away
COACHING POINTS:
1. Spreading out whilst in possession
2. Shape of the 4 players
3. Placement of the passes
1.
2.
3.
4 players keep away v 1and attempt to score by

dribbling with the ball on the opposite line
Restriction 1: every player must touch the ball prior
to scoring
Restriction 2: 1 touch max.

ACTIVITY 3
ORGANIZATION
0:45 (30x30): PLAYING OUT
4v2/4v2 - Progression
COACHING POINTS:
1.
1.
2.
3.
Angles of support
Receive with open body stance
Playing with head up
2.
As play develops from the back, one of the players

in possession dribbles/pass and joins teammate in
opponents grid to attempt to score
On loss of possession, extra player drops off to
assigned grid

ACTIVITY 4
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
GK type of service
Anticipate next touch
Read the pressure
ORGANIZATION
Developing Playing out of the Back
1.
2.
3.
GK two options from CBs

FBs options
HM options: playing in the diagonal
Introduce gradual pressure:

-to CBs
-to HM
-to Outside backs
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
ORGANIZATION
1:30 (HALF PITCH)

COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
Open body stance to receive passes

How to play through defending 1/3
Communication
FOCUS:
4-3-2 v 3-4-2
Coordination from the GK, back four and

HM to develop play from the back
THEME: 4-3-3 MIDFIELDERS

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
RONDOS
0:10 (20x10): RONDOS
SKILL CIRCUIT
ORGANIZATION
4+1 v 2 - RONDOS
1.
ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
0:10 (20x15): QUAD-TRIS
Passing Sequence min of 5 players
COACHING POINTS:
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
Open body stance

Play with head up
Sharp passing
Pass and RUN to the middle of rectangle

A defender can be added to introduce
graduated pressure
ACTIVITY 2
0:20 (MID): PASSING PATTERN I
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
Sharp passes
Movement off the ball
Diagonal connections
ORGANIZATION
MID 1/3 of field, full width, about 35 yards long, plus 10
yard target zone
1.
2.
3.
Passing & Moving pattern

Keep the ball on the ground
Play with open body stance

ACTIVITY 4
ORGANIZATION
0:35 (MID): FUNCTIONAL
As previous setup
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
1.
2.
3.
Timing of passes
Timing of runs
Read target body shape
3.
2 defenders added
One MID makes penetrating run to complete
passing sequence
Defenders play into targets to score

ACTIVITY 4
ORGANIZATION
4v3 to 1v1+GK
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
Checking runs to connect

Timing of runs

Target pushes up as high as possible
1v1 initially
Progression:
allow MID to make penetrating run for a 2v1
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
ORGANIZATION
1:20 (HALF PITCH)

COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
In possession
Movement off/on the ball
Head on a swivel
FOCUS:
4-3-2 v 3-4-2
Coordination from the MIDS to develop

THEME: 4-3-3 WINGERS

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
SKILL CIRCUIT
ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
0:10 (20x20): KEEPAWAY
2v2 in active grid
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
Rapid changes of direction

Make good passes
3. Decision Making and attitude to
maintain possession
3 passes before a switch is made to next grid

2v2 in a given grid
Ball can be switched to any grid but the
player ratio needs to be maintained
ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0:20 (40x60): 8v8 BOX Game
1.
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Good Decision Making

Combination play
Passes into space to stretch defense
Recognize earliest penetration w/o
losing possession
Create width, depth & mobility
2.
3.
4.
1PT for passing to team mate who

receives under control in any of the four
boxes.
Pass must come from outside the box
Receiver must be outside the box when
pass was played.
Final passer cannot be also the receiver

ACTIVITY 3
ORGANIZATION
0:45 (HALF): WINGER movements
4v3+GK and Server/Target NO-PLAY zone
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
Winger sideways on position

Creating space in front or behind
Decision to penetrate with dribble or pass
1.
2.
3.
Play starts from target to BLUE

Develop play through the WING player
Defenders play to target for a point
Progression:
switch no-play zones.

ACTIVITY 4
ORGANIZATION
1:10 (HALF): Switching PoA
4+T v 4+GK, +2T NO PRESS ZONE
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Pace of the ball & Movement

Attacking sideline
Quality of crosses
Early crosses to get behind retreating
defense.
Find the winger who can dribble into ZONE

Winger looks for a cross into runners
Runners criss-cross their runs to confuse defenders
Progression:
remove ZONES and add a DEFENDING HM
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
ORGANIZATION
1:20 (HALF PITCH)

COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
Attacking down the line

Timing of crosses
Runs to support crosses
FOCUS:
4-3-2 v 3-4-2
Coordination from WINGERS to develop

THEME: 4-3-3 FORWARDS

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
SKILL CIRCUIT
ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
5P/1B Y-Passing Pattern
0:10 (10x20): Y-Passing Pattern
1.
2.
3.
4.
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
Sharp passes
Quality execution
Start with 1-2 and spin-off

Proceed to 1-2 on top of Y
Receiver spins out to receive
And dribbles back to starting position
ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0: 20 (HALF): Y-Passing to Goal
4v3+GK Y-Passing to Goal NO PLAY ZONE
COACHING POINTS:
1. Timing of runs
3. Finishing
1.
2.
3.
As in previous activity, now going to goal

Start with shadow pressure only
Increase defensive pressure gradually

ACTIVITY 3
ORGANIZATION
0:45 (44x30): 4V4+4
4+4T v 4+4T in Penalty box
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
Combination play
Change of pace in the game
Attitude to finish
Half-court basketball rules apply

Can only use their own color bumpers
Two minute games
Progression:
use IN/OUT rules when defenders regain ball

ACTIVITY 4
1:10 (HALF) FINISHING PATTERN
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
Using patterns to create space

Penetration
Finishing
ORGANIZATION
4 v 4+GK Finishing Exercise
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
CB plays wall pass to HM

CB plays to WINGER
Winger dribbles down the wing for a cross
AM makes far post run
HM makes near post run
CB makes center of the field run
Progression:
ACTIVITY 4
add 2 pressing CBs, 1 HM, etc
ORGANIZATION
1:25 (HALF): Finding the Front Runners
4 v 4+GK, +2T NO PRESS ZONE
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Attacking sideline
Quality of crosses
Early crosses to get behind retreating defense.

Progression:
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
ORGANIZATION
1:40 (HALF PITCH)

COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
Focus and Intensity

Attitude to retain possession & regain
the ball if lost
FOCUS:
4-3-2 v 3-4-2
Coordination with forwards on the attack to

produce goal-scoring opportunities.
1-2 & spin out
Spin off after 1-2
THEME: SPEED OF PLAY
SESSION 10
SMCHS SOCCER
WARM-UP
(UNRESTRICTED) - 18 players, 2 GKS

1. 2P/1B Pass and Move
2. Change Direction
3. Change Speed
Coaching Points
1. Crisp passes
2. Communicate with your body movement
3. short, short, long passing patterns
D
A
1. Game is bi-directional
2. Score by connecting both ends with pass
3. Bumpers are played-in when teammate passes
Coaching Points
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Turn to face direction you want to play

Pace of the game
Attacking Shape
Tactical positions
Circulation: dont let the ball die on the grass
VAR: 2-touches, MUST have 2-touches, etc.
PHASE II
Coaching Points
(40x44) - 8v8 +2GK
D
A
1. Players inside marked area play 2-touch

2. Unlimited touches on the flank
1. As above
2. Pressure the ball as a unit when possession is
lost
3. Communicate
GAME 4-4-2 V 4-4-2

TASK ORIENTATION:
D
(60x30) 6+2T v 6+2T
PHASE I
1. DOWN A GOAL LATE IN THE GAME

2. DOWN A GOAL, MAN-UP (11V10)
3. UP A GOAL, MAN-DOWN (10V11)
4. ONE TEAM PLAYS POSSESSION ONLY:
10 PASSES=1PT
11v11 GAME
FORMATION: 4-4-2 V 4-4-2
Coaching Points
1.
2.
3.
4.
Attacking shape when in possession

Proper body position on the attack
When possession is lost, pressure the ball
Specific technique: bending passes, playing to
the foot away from the defender, a long driven
pass to break pressure.
5. Constant tactical awareness of the shape of the
game.
CM: Forward pass that beats opposition
THEME: MIDS TO ATTACKING THIRD

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
Stops & Starts
ORGANIZATION
RONDOS
0:10 (10x10x4): RONDOS
1+2-N v 1 - RONDOS
1.
2.
ACTIVITY 1

ORGANIZATION
3 PLAYERS / 1 BALL
0:15 (10x10): Receiving to TURN

COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Receiver looks R/L before turning

Quality touches to ball finesse
Awareness
Communication
1.
2.
3.
4.
OUTSIDE players remain static:

Receiver looks before turning the ball
OUTSIDE players receive across:
Move to far cone as soon as receiver gets ball
First touch takes OUTSIDE player to
opposite cone WHICH foot to use when
passing?

ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0:20 (30x20): SWITCH POINT OF ATTACK

COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Play the way you are facing

Offensive players must show for ball
Limit to 2-touch
Up-Down-Through passing pattern
5v3 in GRID
1.
2.
3.
WHITE seven passes = 1 pt.

BLUE scores by taking ball away and
scoring on either diagonal goal
WHITE off on BLUE score
VAR: make it a 4-goal diagonal game.

4v4 in the middle with 2 supporting
teammates on all 4 gates.
ACTIVITY 4
ORGANIZATION
0:50 (25x40): Possess to Penetrate
4v4 + 4NEUTRALS
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
When to penetrate or possess?

Possess until a new opportunity to
penetrate emerges.
Good decision-making
1.
2.
3.
Neutrals support Attack

Attackers must play to neutral in one
gate to receive back and attack opp gate
Use sideline neutrals when penetration is
not possible

ACTIVITY 5
1:10 (30x20): TRANSITION to PENETRATE
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
Transition Attitude
ORGANIZATION
BACK-to-BACK goals assigned ZONES
1.
2.
Team with possession plays 6v3

Transition to assigned zone to score with a pass to
player on either sideline
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
1:30 (HALF PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
Penetrate or Possess?
ORGANIZATION
FOCUS:
3-4-2 v 4-3-2
Teach MIDS possess to penetrate
BLU
RED
THEME: 4-4-2 LINE TRAINING

I. Technical Warm-Up
WARM-UP
0:00 (GRID): DYNAMIC WARM-UP
ORGANIZATION
4 CORNERS/ 4 BALLS
ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Use deception: lunge before rxing
Clean & crispy balls: RYTHM
X2 checks at an angle & looks over shoulder

X1 plays him a ball
Pass and move
II. DISCOVERY PHASE

ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0:10 (30x40): KEEP-AWAY
10v6 KEEP-AWAY
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
BLUE compresses on loss of

possession
BLUE expands shape when
possession is regained
Communication
Supporting runs
Rhythm of play
4.
5.
BLUE Plays in towards the center circle

RED plays in any direction
BLUE keeps team shape while in possession
and are limited to 2-touch.
RED is allowed unlimited touches.
When out, restart with a throw-in
III. TRAINING PHASE

ACTIVITY 3
ORGANIZATION
0:45 (30x30): LINE TRAINING
8+GK v 6
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Keep field as wide as possible

Remain patient on the ball
Tempt opposition out of defensive
block
Circulate the ball when to pass fwd?
Be aware of the danger of losing the
ball.
3.
Team of 8 tries to score in one of the goals.

Team of 6 plays defensively in a disciplined
block.
Team of 6 waits for a mistake to counter to
BIG goal.
IV. GAME PHASE

8v8 GAME
1:10 (HALF-FIELD)
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.

What supporting shape are we
keeping?
ORGANIZATION
1. BLUE positions itself around the center
circle and waits for an opportunity to
counterattack.
2. RED tries to build-up patiently.
FOCUS:
Teach penetrating and defending shape.
2-3-2 VS 2-3-2
THEME: IMPROVE POSSESSION TO PENETRATE

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
0:00 (CHAN): Warm-up w/o ball
SLAP ROLLS, BELLS, DRIBBBLE CUTS
ORGANIZATION
RONDOS
0:10 (10x10): 3v2 RONDOS
3v2 RONDOS
1.
ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
0:15 (FREE): COMBINATION PLAY

COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.

3P / 1BALL
1.
2.
3.
Attack back of defenders foot

Supporting player within reach
Clean execution
Wall Passes
Overlaps
Take-overs
ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0: 20 (30x20): 4v4 Possession
2 TEAMS of 4
COACHING POINTS:
1. Use width of field

2. Communicate & switch ball quickly.
1.
2.
Score by passing to off team in corner

Off player can slide to either corner to
support team with ball.
VAR: change numbers to 4v3

ACTIVITY 3
ORGANIZATION
0:40 (40x30): 4v2 KEEP-AWAY
3 TEAM with 4 players each 1 team defending
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
4.
5.
Play on first touch

Play away from defenders feet
Open up for passing options
Find the SPLITS
3 passes before switch to other half

On transfer 2 new defenders enter grid

ACTIVITY 4
1:00 (40x60): 8v8 BOX Game
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Combination play
Passes into space to stretch defense
Recognize earliest penetration w/o
losing possession
Create width, depth & mobility
ORGANIZATION
1.
2.
3.
4.
1PT for passing to team mate who

receives under control in any of the four
boxes.
Pass must come from outside the box
Receiver must be outside the box when
pass was played.
Final passer cannot be also the receiver
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
1:20 (HALF PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
Attitude to challenge
ORGANIZATION
FOCUS:
3-4-2 v 4-3-2
Teach possession with a purpose
THEME: PLAYING IN ATTACKING THIRD

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
Stops & Starts

ORGANIZATION
RONDOS
0:10 (20x10): RONDOS
3 v 2+1 - RONDOS
1.
Intercept pass and transition to own grid
ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
0:15 (40x20 GRID): COMBINATION
(30 x 15) 3 15x10 GRIDS, 3P/1B
COACHING POINTS:
1. Attackers keep the ball circulating
2. Communication aspects as defenders enter
the playing grid
3. Mentality to regain possession if lost
1. Pass and move in groups of 3-1 ball

2. Two defenders enter the first grid after sprint
from their starting position
3) Threes attempt to keep the ball away for 10
4) If defenders win the ball, attempt to hold it for 6 = 1pt

ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0:20 (44x25): 6v5 + GK
(44 x 25) 6v5+GK; 3-3 v 4-1 +GK
COACHING POINTS:
a) Attacking team tries to keep possession

b) Defending team scores on 3 counter goals
c) Expand field to 70x25; (full width of the field)
add a player to each side for 7v6+K
d) Attacking team can now score
e) Use touch restrictions to create more patterns
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Try to get behind D with mentality to score

Take people on and try to eliminate the
defender.
Look for the 2v1 in the box and the wings.
Recycle the runs off the strikers.
Hold the ball if the combination run is too late.
Think about the goal when you are in the box.
As one striker goes into space the other comes
towards ball. Combinations and layoffs; give
options to the center midfielders

ACTIVITY 3
1:15 (40x30): 8v8 Possession v Finishing
COACHING POINTS:
1. Crosses = passes to teammates.
2. Subtleties of passing across the goal areaplacement of attackers and timing of runs.
3. Use the width of the field to your advantage.
4. Dribble through and attack the goal.
5. Strikers making the run to open the space for
the entry pass. Pin the opposing team into their
defending third.
6. Body shape into the run for the give & go
ORGANIZATION
(44 x 25) 8v8 +2GK - (3-3-2)
With Restraining lines
1.
2.
10 consecutive passes = 1pt

Goals = 2pts.
Restraining lines: offside in effect
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
ORGANIZATION
1:30 (HALF PITCH)

COACHING POINTS:
1. Dribble penetration
2. Mentality
3. Patience
4. Is the team better at playing in the
attacking third?
FOCUS:
3-4-2 v 4-3-2
Exploit attacking third situations with

combination play and numbers
THEME: ATTACKING IN CENTRAL AREAS

I. Technical Warm-Up
WARM-UP
0:00 (GRID): DYNAMIC WARM-UP
ORGANIZATION
4 CORNERS/ 4 BALLS
II. DISCOVERY PHASE

ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
0:10 (30x40): PASSING & SHOOTING
5 v 4+GK
COACHING POINTS:
1.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Communication w/out ball

Checks to, away from ball
Runs, types and timing
Position relative to each other
Combination play
2.
First Option is to play it to CMs:

-Striker checks towards ball
-Shadow striker bent-run to receive pass
Second Option is to play CM to CM
-Striker check runs
-Shadow striker supports 1-2 play
-CM takes a shot at goal
ACTIVITY 3
ORGANIZATION
0:40 (PK BOX): 3v2 Finishing
3 v 2+GK ARSENAL PK-BOX Finishing
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Create Space & Width

Exploit Space created
Accuracy of passing
Criss-cross runs in PK box
Finishing
3.
4.
2 groups of players as depicted

Start with heavy touch to get closer to edge of PK
area to deliver a sharper pass.
Generate finishing opportunities from crosses
If defenders win ball, play it to target
VAR: Allow to develop with shadow pressure at first
III. TRAINING PHASE

ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0:45 (50x40): ATTACKING ZONE
7 v 6+GK ATTACKING ZONE
COACHING POINTS:
1. On command 3 attackers & 3 defenders enter

attacking zone after a pass that breaks through the
restraining line
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Tempt opposition out of defensive

block lure them towards ball
DEF: pressure the ball
Circulate the ball when to pass fwd?
Exploit space behind the defense
Create dangerous situations in PK area
VAR1:
enter zone after 5 consecutive passes

after a switch, the player receiving the ball
can send a penetrating pass into the zone for an
immediate attack on the goal
VAR3: after a switch, now receiver can break
through dribbling the ball
VAR2:
OBJECTIVE: to lure the defenders towards the

ball to create more space to play the ball forward
IV. GAME PHASE

GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
ORGANIZATION
1:20 (HALF PITCH)

COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.

Supporting shape (counter-attack?)
FOCUS:
4-3-2 v 3-4-2
Coordination from the front players to

develop scoring opportunities
THEME: DEFENDING FLANK AREAS

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
Sprints around cones Add balls next
ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
0:10 (40x30 GRID): WARM-UP TOUCHES

COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
First touch out of feet

Head up before passing
2 players 1 ball
1.
2.
Check to stretch
Stretch to check
Quality of pass
ACTIVITY 2
0:25 (20x15 GRID): 3v3 Waves
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
Player defending organization

Pressure, Cover, Balance
ORGANIZATION
3 v 3 Continuous
1.
2.
3.
Three players versus 3 defenders

Attempt to dribble to opposite line for a PT
Defenders organize to regain possession and
counter attack the opposite line
ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0:25 (PHASE of PLAY): Crossing
Defending crosses to forwards
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
4.
1.
2.
3.
Quality and accuracy of cross

Timing of runs
Attitude to attack ball
Decision making to finish
Striker sends ball to WING

Wing takes ball along sideline to penetrate
Forwards make CROSS-OVER runs to attack far
and near post
Cross is between the GK and the PENALTY spot

ACTIVITY 3
0: 40 (HALF-FIELD): 3v1
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Create space to lose marker

Combination play
Timing of near/far POST runs
Quality of CROSS
ORGANIZATION
3v1 CROSSING & FINISHING
1. Two groups to play 3v3 KEEP-AWAY on both
sides of the pitch
2.
3.
On command, one WING plays ball

across another WING to start play
At the same time, a STRIKER joins
from the goal line with 1 DEFENDER
ACTIVITY 4
1:00 (40x30): Crossing and Finishing
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
Movement of forwards
Quality of cross
Finishing
ORGANIZATION
4v2 +2GK
1.
2.
Play to either WING so that strikes quickly attack

goal from cross
Opposite WING can join on attack

ACTIVITY 5
ORGANIZATION
1:15 (40x30): 7v7 CROSSING
7v7 + 2GK
COACHING POINTS:
1.
1.
2.
3.
Timing of defensive transition

Decision to Pressure Vs. Drop
Where to show?
2.
NEUTRAL area on the WINGS once the ball is

played there
Three touches MAX and a cross!
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
1:30 (HALF PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:
1. Coordination with GK
2.
3.
Decision Making
Try to prevent all crosses
ORGANIZATION
FOCUS:
4-3-2 v 3-4-2
Teach Defenders to defend flank areas.
THEME: SWITCHING THE POINT OF ATTACK

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
0:00 (CHAN): Warm-up w/o & w/ball
ACTIVITY 1

ORGANIZATION
0:10 (FREE): KEEP-AWAY
2 groups going at same time
COACHING POINTS:
1) 4v0+4v0 +2N passing and moving in 15x30 grid

>crisp passing; turn every time you receive; chip balls
1). Vision: look before you receive

2). Dont let the ball die in the grass, pace of passesyou can move slowly but the ball doesnt; use the pace
of the pass to spin & turn
3). Follow through on the ball-dont step back
4). Have a plan of where you want to pass the ball
before you receive the ball
2) 6v2 in 12x12 grid w/ positive players outside of grid,

2-touches, change defenders every steal
>change groups every minutes with dynamic stretching
3) 4v4+2T in 15x30 space; 2 touch for targets

ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0:20 (40x60): 6v6 Possession
(40x60) - 6 v 6 SIX-goal game with flags
COACHING POINTS:
1) If dribbling find an intelligent option

2) Body shape: wide to see goal & finish first touch
3) Shielding and creating space as the receiver
4) Give more information in your communication
5) Make intelligent purposeful runs
6) Start to shift early so that the 2nd touch creates an option
7) Set up pass: try to give a ball they can finish
8) Support the receiver for long balls--go as the ball goes
9) Keep the ball moving: either pass or dribble
1) unlimited ways to finish-think of game as 9v6

2) 3 min game; 1 touch finish
ACTIVITY 3
ORGANIZATION
0:35 (40x30): 4v4+4
4v4 +4N to 2 PUGGS
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
1) Neutrals are 1-touch BUMPERS

2) Score to either goals on given attacking direction
Keep shape: width, depth, height

Communication
Switching of field when?
Use of NEUTRALS

ACTIVITY 4
ORGANIZATION
(60x70) - 9v9 game to goals plus 4 gates
COACHING POINTS:
SETUP: restraining lines in MID field.
1) Center MIDS giving support w/angle behind &

ahead of the ball
2) Turning on the pass and shielding
3) Making a supporting run as the ball moves across
4) Once you see the ball moving back-get wide
5). Pass and stay engaged.
1). 10 passes=1PT
2). Dribble under control through gates=1PT
3). Goal=2PT
VAR: target man makes run from ONSIDE

to set a layoff for a shot from teammate
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
ORGANIZATION
1:20 (HALF PITCH)

COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
FOCUS:
3-4-2 v 4-3-2
Teach when to switch point of attack.
THEME: FORWARDS RUNS

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
RONDOS
0:10 (10x10x4): RONDOS
SKILL CIRCUIT
ORGANIZATION
1+2-N v 1 - RONDOS
1.
2.

ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
0:15 (44x30): Types of runs
Striker RUNS - GK
COACHING POINTS:
3.
4.
1.
2.
3.
Relationship between runners

Options for player on the ball
Communication
Check to stretch
Stretch to check
Add defenders with graduated pressure
ACTIVITY 2
0: 20 (44x30): INTERCHANGES
COACHING POINTS:
1. Timing of runs
3. Communication
ORGANIZATION
Striker INTERCHANGES
1.
2.
Diagonal runs to pull defenders away from play

Supporting runs to create space for the player on
the ball
Add defenders with graduated pressure

ACTIVITY 3
0:45 (44x50): 5v2+GK
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
Combination Play
Runs on/off the ball
Attitude to finish
ORGANIZATION
5 v 2+GK to 2 Goals
1.
2.
3.
Play start with GK who passes to either FB

FB finds Striker with a pass
Striker plays back to opposite FB and 5v2 starts

ACTIVITY 4
1:10 (44x50):
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
Using WINGERS on the attack

Timing of runs
Finishing
ORGANIZATION
5+2 v 4 to 2 Goals
1.
2.
As previous activity
Adding WINGERS to support with crosses
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
ORGANIZATION
1:20 (HALF PITCH)

COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
Combination Play
Runs on/off the ball
Finishing
FOCUS:
4-3-2 v 3-4-2
Coordination with striker and support players

to develop scoring opportunities
THEME: OFFSIDE TACTICS
SESSION 19
SMCHS SOCCER
WARM-UP
Coaching Points
A
A
(UNRESTRICTED) 3P/1B
1.
Passing & Moving
2. 1-2-3: defend, attack, support

3. Use combination play to get behind defender
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
SMALL-SIDED GAME
Take on defender
Defender uses body to win the ball
Pass to self or chip it to get behind the defender
When to dribble: dribble at space
When to combine: defender closes down
Use of self pass to get behind defender
Coaching Points
1.
2.
60x44) 2+T v 2+T +2-GK
3.
All restarts from RIGHT side

On the way up, attempt to score and replace
defenders when ball out of play or on a score
If defenders win it, they attack the opposite goal and
attackers must defend to regain possession
1.
2.
3.
BEATING THE TRAP:
a) Individual: self-pass, dribble

b) Switching the point of attack
c) Diagonal runs; Timing of runs; Decoy/Bent runs
PHASE I
A
(60x44) - 2v2, 5v5 + 2N, 2v2

A
D
A
1.
(60 x 44) 3v2, 3v3 + 2N, 3v2
1.
Players stay in their assigned zone
11v11 GAME
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
PHASE II
Players stay in their assigned zone
N
A
Coaching Points
When to dribble: dribble at space

When to combine: defender closes down
Use of self pass to get behind defender
Stay compact defensively

Stay central to the goal
Pressure, Cover, Balance
Win the ball to counter-attack
Disrupt the opponents rhythm of play
GK playing the space behind last line of defense
Timing of stepping up
Coaching Points
1.
2.
Disrupt the offense and make it compact

Win the ball
CUES: 1) back pass to opponent without support;

2) to the GK with limited technical ability; 3) dribbler
with their head down; 4) defense clearing the ball
CM: defensive line stays compact/synchronized

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
SKILL CIRCUIT
ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
1.
2.
3.


opposite target
ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.

to scoring

ACTIVITY 3
ORGANIZATION
COACHING POINTS:
1.
1.
2.
3.
Angles of support
2.

assigned grid

ACTIVITY 4
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
GK type of service
Read the pressure
ORGANIZATION
1.
2.
3.

FBs options

-to CBs
-to HM
-to Outside backs
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
ORGANIZATION
1:30 (HALF PITCH)

COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.

Communication
FOCUS:
4-3-2 v 3-4-2


Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
RONDOS
0:10 (20x10): RONDOS
SKILL CIRCUIT
ORGANIZATION
4+1 v 2 - RONDOS
1.
ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
0:15 (20x15): QUAD-TRIS
COACHING POINTS:
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
Open body stance

Play with head up
Sharp passing

graduated pressure
ACTIVITY 2
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
Sharp passes
ORGANIZATION
yard target zone
1.
2.
3.


ACTIVITY 4
ORGANIZATION
As previous setup
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
1.
2.
3.
Timing of passes
Timing of runs
3.
2 defenders added
passing sequence

ACTIVITY 4
ORGANIZATION
4v3 to 1v1+GK
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.

Timing of runs

1v1 initially
Progression:
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
ORGANIZATION
1:20 (HALF PITCH)

COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
In possession
Head on a swivel
FOCUS:
4-3-2 v 3-4-2


Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
SKILL CIRCUIT
ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
1.
2.
3.


opposite target
ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.

to scoring

ACTIVITY 3
ORGANIZATION
COACHING POINTS:
1.
1.
2.
3.
Angles of support
2.

assigned grid

ACTIVITY 4
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
GK type of service
Read the pressure
ORGANIZATION
1.
2.
3.

FBs options

-to CBs
-to HM
-to Outside backs
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
ORGANIZATION
1:30 (HALF PITCH)

COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.

Communication
FOCUS:
4-3-2 v 3-4-2


Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
RONDOS
0:10 (20x10): RONDOS
SKILL CIRCUIT
ORGANIZATION
4+1 v 2 - RONDOS
1.
ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
0:15 (20x15): QUAD-TRIS
COACHING POINTS:
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
Open body stance

Play with head up
Sharp passing

graduated pressure
ACTIVITY 2
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
Sharp passes
ORGANIZATION
yard target zone
1.
2.
3.


ACTIVITY 4
ORGANIZATION
As previous setup
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
1.
2.
3.
Timing of passes
Timing of runs
3.
2 defenders added
passing sequence

ACTIVITY 4
ORGANIZATION
4v3 to 1v1+GK
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.

Timing of runs

1v1 initially
Progression:
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
ORGANIZATION
1:20 (HALF PITCH)

COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
In possession
Head on a swivel
FOCUS:
4-3-2 v 3-4-2

THEME: 4-3-3 WINGERS

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
SKILL CIRCUIT
ACTIVITY 1
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
ORGANIZATION
2 groups + 2-GKS
1) Start with diagonal ball exchange
2) Then play directly ahead for a wall pass
3) Setup cross for incoming teammate who has
also performed a wall pass with opposite group
Focus on the pattern

Exploiting flank space
Timing of execution
Communication factors
ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0:25 (44x50): PATTERN WORK - I
GK>FB>WNG>CROSS-SS
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
Quality of first Touch

Movement before receiving a pass
Attitude to finish
4.
Play start with GK who passes to FB

FB feeds winger a pass
WNG (winger) dribbles at top speed as Striker
makes forward run
WNG delivery to the SECOND 6-yard BOX for
Striker to finish

ACTIVITY 3
ORGANIZATION
0:40 (50x60): PATTERN WORK - II
GK>CB>FB>HM>SS>AM>WNG>CROSS-SS
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
1.
2.
3.
Quality of first Touch

Movement before receiving a pass
Attitude to finis
3.
Pattern with higher complexity

Involves Striker to play negative before making
penetrative run
Winger delivers service for AM and SS to finish

ACTIVITY 4
ORGANIZATION
1:00 (50x60): Switching PoA
4v4+GK, +2N, +2T
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Attacking sideline
Quality of crosses
Early crosses to get behind retreating
defense
Build-up play through HM>AM>WNG

Runners criss-cross their runs to challenge
defenders
ENFORCE RESTRAINING LINE
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
ORGANIZATION
1:20 (HALF PITCH)

COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
Attacking down the line

Timing of crosses
Runs to support crosses
FOCUS:
4-3-2 v 3-4-2
Coordination from WINGERS to develop

THEME: 4-3-3 FORWARDS

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
SKILL CIRCUIT
ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
5P/1B Y-Passing Pattern
0:10 (10x20): Y-Passing Pattern
1.
2.
3.
4.
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
Sharp passes
Quality execution
Start with 1-2 and spin-off

Proceed to 1-2 on top of Y
Receiver spins out to receive
And dribbles back to starting position
ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0: 20 (HALF): Y-Passing to Goal
4v3+GK Y-Passing to Goal NO PLAY ZONE
COACHING POINTS:
1. Timing of runs
3. Finishing
1.
2.
3.
As in previous activity, now going to goal

Start with shadow pressure only
Increase defensive pressure gradually

ACTIVITY 3
ORGANIZATION
0:45 (44x30): CHELSEA Finishing
Finishing Pattern Power / Placement Shots
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
Accuracy of Pass
Communication w/o the ball
Attitude to finish
First pass from AM to SS layoff for power shot

SS supports backside player for a wall pass to setup
a placement shot (far post)

ACTIVITY 4
1:10 (HALF) DEFENDING DEEP
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
Organization from the 3 forwards

Limiting the passing channels to avoid
ball being played to defending half
Attacking transition when regaining
possession
ORGANIZATION
3 v 2+3N Defending Deep Exercise
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Play starts with 2 defenders who receive a ball from

one of the neutral players who stay in their own
half of the field
Three forwards always reset to center line to begin
pressing from this position
Forwards coordinate pressure point
HM makes near post run
Two defenders attempt to bypass the pressure and
pass the ball to the attacking half.
ACTIVITY 4
ORGANIZATION
1:25 (HALF): Finding the Front Runners
4 v 4+GK, +2T NO PRESS ZONE
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Attacking sideline
Quality of crosses
Early crosses to get behind retreating defense.

Progression:
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
ORGANIZATION
1:40 (HALF PITCH)

COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
Focus and Intensity

Attitude to retain possession & regain
the ball if lost
FOCUS:
4-3-2 v 3-4-2
Coordination with forwards on the attack to

produce goal-scoring opportunities.
1-2 & spin out
Spin off after 1-2
THEME: PRESSING
SESSION 26
SMCHS SOCCER
WARM-UP
(UNRESTRICTED) Groups of 3P/1B

A
1.
Follow the leader (without the ball)
Coaching Points
1.
2.
3.
Shuffle and stay on dribblers shoulder

Stay within reachable distance of the ball
Dont fall for faints/fakes
2. With ball, dribble at defender who shuffles back

3. On the call of SWITCH, dribbler steps on the ball
and roles are reversed
SMALL-SIDED GAME
Coaching Points
(OPEN) 1v2 Keep-away

A
1.
2.
3.
4.
Dribbler not allowed to run away

If you win the ball, you become the new dribbler
Pull, push, sandwich attacker to get ball
When TIME is called, 2 defenders punished
1.
2.
3.
PHASE I
Coaching Points
1.
1.
2.
3.
4.
2.
(30x20) - 6v6+6T
Score with passes through gates
Targets play 1-touch
Targets have balls at their feet for quick starts
Play 2/3 MIN games winners stay.
PROGRESSION:
2-touch limit
3.
4.
5.
N
D
(40 x 65) 4v2 + 4v2, 2GK
1.
1.
2.
3.
4.
2.
3.
Players stay in their assigned half

Shot from own half=1PT
Goals scored after connect 1 pass in ATT. Half=2PT
Play to 2 MIN, winners are out after score
11v11 GAME
TASK ORIENTATION:
A team, goal down & must win

B team: play low-pressure line of confrontation half line
Inconsistent pressure: commit to get the ball back

and teammates will react to support you
Recognize time to pressure:
* dribbler turns his back to pressure
Mentality to win the ball back.
On a wall pass, dont chase the ball:
* take away passing option instead
When the ball goes out, dont relax: ORGANIZE!
Coaching Points
PHASE II
G
A
Press the ball immediately

Supporting player should be able to see the ball and
cut-off escape routes
Be patient and remain useful for as long as possible
When ball goes back to GK, organize defense and as

they build-up, win the ball in their half of the field
Dont le them go to goal, stay with them
To deal with central attack, as back leads the
pressing, step-up to leave forwards offside.
CUES: 1) back pass to opponent without support;

2) to the GK with limited technical ability; 3) a
forward losing the ball deep in their ATT. half
CM: 1) Dont let opp. fullbacks take shots from half
field; 2) Protect your lead by NOT playing out of the

back with short passes (risking loss of possession).
THEME: ATTACKING FLANK AREAS

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
Stops & Starts
ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
0:10 (40x44): WARM-UP TOUCHES

COACHING POINTS:
(40x44) 2 groups of 8; 4B 2 GKS

1). Players must look to shoot & create opportunities
to shoot.
Challenge players to fix their own mistakes
2).Do they look immediately to goal?
3). Quality of FIRST touch
1) Passing & moving -- crisp passes

When GK calls for shots play them a high ball. Shoot w/
every progression on either goal.
a) Striking the ball w/ instep; can shoot on either goal
b) Prep touches; receive right, strike left (both)
c) Bending ball inside swing, outside swing
d) Play to teammate outside before shot
e) Overlap before shot
ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0:20 (40x44): Shadow Play
(40x44) - 7v7+2GK, 7P:1B
COACHING POINTS:
1) Shadow play with finishing patterns

GK distribute to either team-teams are attacking
both goals within restrictions:
a) play into teammate then outside before shot
b) overlap going forward before shot
c) back to goal: turn and shoot from 18
1.
2.
3.
4.

Pace of passes and final pass, setting up one

another for good shots on target.
Follow though on the strike.
Plant foot aiming to a small area of the net, head
& shoulders down over the ball.
Keeping shoulders square before & after shot.

ACTIVITY 3
ORGANIZATION
0: 40 (40x44): 3v2 +GK

COACHING POINTS:
1). 1st touch to prepare shot; prep shot, inside

opposite foot, quick steps between prep touch & shot.
2). Shooting low and early
3). Fast combo play
4). Shooting first touch
5). Body shape upon finishing:
6). Keep head DOWN.
(40x44) - 3v2+GK
1) GK or attacker distributes to target.
All 3 attackers touch the ball before shooting.
2) Defenders release upon distribution from
opposite side & try to win the ball
3) If defenders win the ball, they must play to
target and all three must touch the ball before the
shot.
4) Defenders release upon their teammates losing ball.

ACTIVITY 4
1:00 (40x30): 7v7 CROSSING
COACHING POINTS:
ORGANIZATION
(64x78) - 4T+5v5+2N+2GK (9v9 field)
1) Attacking team can score on either goal & tries
to score as many goals in 3 minutes as possible.
2) Attackers must shoot within 4 passes
3) If defending team wins the ball, they keep
possession W/targets for as long as they can.
4)Targets and Neutrals help setup the attacking
team and/or possession for defending team
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
ORGANIZATION
1:20 (HALF PITCH)

COACHING POINTS:
1.
Exploiting the flanks
FOCUS:
3-4-2 v 4-3-2
Teach attackers to exploit flank areas.
THEME: PLAYING out of THE BACK

Technical Warm-Up
ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
Players inside and outside GRID
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
3.
Close control of the ball

Free movement with ball
Variety of movements & touches
Give-and-go
Give-and-dummy
Chest trap and volley
Headers
EVERY player must dribble thru middle cone
ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0: 25 (40x20): Playing out-of-the-back
Teach FULLBACK movement

1.
GK rolls ball to right side: in-front-of RFB
2.
RFB passes back to RCB who passes to CM
3.
CM passes back to LCB who switches the ball to
opposite LFB
4.
LFB plays back to LCB and switching of play
happens again with CM
COACHING POINTS:
1. Accuracy of pass
2. Weight of pass
3. Angle & distance of support
4. Communication
BREAK through coned area ahead.

ACTIVITY 3
ORGANIZATION
0:40 (HALF): 3v7 OTB Play-FUNCTIONAL
3v7 Playing out-of-the-back
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Accuracy of passing
Switch of Play
Decision Making
2 groups of defenders and 2 groups of attackers

If defenders win ball, play it to next CM at MIDfield
ACTIVITY 4
ORGANIZATION
1:00 (HALF): 3v7 OTB Play-FUNCTIONAL
7v9 Playing out-of-the-back
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
Visual queues to determine a long ball is coming

Begging dropping before the ball is played.
Receive the ball in-front, rather than behind
defenders.
Defending line starts high 20-25 YDS

Attacking DEF plays ball to corner
Defenders work with circulation to play out of the
back.
VAR: increase numbers by 2s

ACTIVITY 5
ORGANIZATION
1:15 (40x30): 7v7 DEFENDING
7v7 +GK 5 GATES
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Immediate play to create width

Depth in attack
Support with creative runs
Possession and switch of play
BLUE defends with 4-2-1

WHITE attacks with 2-3-2
DEFENDERS use NEUTRAL zone to play out of
the back
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
1:30 (HALF PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
Dribble penetration
Possession
Decisions to play: forward, sideways, back
ORGANIZATION
FOCUS:
3-4-2 v 4-3-2
Teach team to circulate out of the back
THEME: FINISHING ART II
SESSION 29
SMCHS SOCCER
WARM-UP
Coaching Points
A
A
1.
Passing: 3-touches, 2-touches, 1-touch
2. Short, short, long passing pattern

Combinations (1-2, takeovers, etc.)
1.
2.
3.
ART of finishing: Attitude, Repetition, Technique
SMALL-SIDED GAME
G
A
(50x44) 4 Groups of 5 +2-GK
1.
2.
3.
4.
Two groups go at a time attacking opp. goals

Start with shot at GKs hands
pattern 1: inside, back, wide, cross
pattern 2: inside, back, overlap, cross
Coaching Points
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Players stay in their assigned half

Get the ball to the attacking half quickly
Take shots from own half surprise them
Combination play & movement near the box
D
A
D
D
Coaching Points
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
PHASE II
(65x44) 5+2 v 5+2, 2-GK

G
1.
1v1 on the flank
2. Team that scores starts from own goal
Speed of execution
Space attack/create
Surprise improvisation
Score the aim of the game
PHASE I
(50x44) - 5v5 + 5v5, +2-GK
Pace of the pass

Ball on the ground ping it
Dont kill the ball
ART: attitude to finish

Mentality to score
Mobility & Improvisation
Risk taking balanced with sound decision-making
Attack the goal and score
Coaching Points
Using width (flank play) to spread defense

Type/Quality of service from the flank
Timed/Type of runs in the PK area
Mentality to score technical decision to finish
SOS: Space, Opposition, Support placement of ball
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
11v11 GAME
CM: 1) Using flank play to score; 2) Runs in PK area
THEME: FULLBACKS OVERLAP & CROSS

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
SKILL CIRCUIT
ORGANIZATION
RONDOS
0:10 (10x10x4): RONDOS
1+2-N v 1 - RONDOS
1.
2.

ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
3 Players, 1 BALL
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
Close control of the ball

Free movement with ball
Communication when overlapping:
hold and send
6.
P1 passes to P2 who flicks ball back to P1

P1 runs to middle to receive flicked ball
P2 takes P1 starting spot
P1 passes to P3 who holds ball
P1 overlaps P3 who sends and P1 sends to
P2 across
P3 moves to P2 starting spot

ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0: 25 (40x20): Fullbacks overlapping
Teach FULLBACK overlapping movement

1.
2.
3.
4.
COACHING POINTS:
1. Accuracy of pass
2. Weight of pass
3. Angle & distance of support
4. Communication: Hold/Send
GK rolls ball to right side: in-front-of RFB

RFB passes to OM who touches inside
CM passes to overlapping fullback
Fullback finishes with a quality cross to CM
ACTIVITY 3
ORGANIZATION
0:40 (HALF): 6v4 Overlaps
6 v 4+GK Overlapping Plays
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Accuracy of passing
Switch of Play
Decision Making
3.
2 groups of defenders and 2 groups of attackers

Team of 6 executes fullback overlaps with early
crosses to MID fielder
If defenders win ball, play it to next CM at MIDfield
VAR: add two forwards and two holding MIDS

ACTIVITY 5
ORGANIZATION
1:15 (40x30): 7v7 DEFENDING
9v9 +2GK
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Immediate play to create width

Depth in attack
Support with creative runs
Possession and switch of play
BLUE defends with 4-2-2-1

WHITE attacks with 3-4-2
DEFENDERS use NEUTRAL zone to play out of
the back with an overlap
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
1:30 (HALF PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
Sharp execution of overlap play

Decisions to play: early cross? shallow defense;
play the ball behind them.
ORGANIZATION
FOCUS:
3-4-2 v 4-3-2
Teach fullbacks to overlap and cross balls

early.
THEME: ZONAL DEFENDING
SESSION 31
WARM-UP
(UNRESTRICTED) 2P / 1B
1.
Pass 10-yards
Coaching Points
1.
2.
3.
Pass with pace on the ball

pressure on shoulder forcing one way
Wait for the right moment to step and poke it
2. pressure after pass & slide back

3. Toe Poke it
D
D
SMALL-SIDED GAME
D
SMCHS SOCCER
3 GRIDS (10x10) - 4v2, 4v2, 4v0
1.
2.
3.
D
D
Passes made through grid

2-touch, 1-touch
If ball intercepted or SWITCH is called, the last two
players who touched the ball search for a new grid to
defend on
Coaching Points
1.
2.
3.
4.
Press immediately
Cover player directs play
Work together to force error
Stay focused, deny passing lanes
D
A
A
A
(50x44) 8+2 v 8+2, 2 GKS

1. Play to targets=1PT
2. Targets may play sideways
3. Targets play to OPP GK after score
PHASE I
PROGRESSION:
score.
targets play to their fullbacks after a
Coaching Points
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Pressure, Delay, Cover

Deny the ball, deny the turn
As the ball moves, the lines move HORZ/VERT
Lines move with PACE of the ball
Forwards set line of confrontation
Angles and Distance of support
Stay connected VERT/HORZ
Compress the lines VERT towards center of goal
PHASE II
D
A
(50x44) - 6v4+GK to 8v8+GK, counter goals

1. Server plays to attacking team on restarts
2. Defending team plays to Server on possession
3. All restarts from server
PROGRESSION:
11v11 GAME
8v8 to counter-goals, full width.
Coaching Points
1.
2.
3.
4.
Tracking(Marking) vs. Passing On your Man

When playing out: converge diagonally towards ball
Establish the line of confrontation
Deny weak-side penetration (defenders positioning)
PROGRESSION:
1. Work with FB4 initially Vs 6

2. Add HM, CM, Vs 8 to FIELD WIDTH
3. Then outside MDS to FULL FIELD WIDTH
CM: midfield line collapsing on defending 1/3
THEME: MIDS PRESSURE, COVER & BALANCE

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
SKILLS CIRCUIT
ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
0:10 (30x20 GRID): 3-ZONE Passing
3 Players / 1 BALL
COACHING POINTS:
1.
1.
2.
3.
Movement
Accuracy of Passes
Playing with your head up
2.
3.
Groups pass within 1 Zone

Move from one zone to the next
Groups are instructed to pass in 2 zones
Groups then pass in all three zones
ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0:20 (30x20 GRID): MID Defending
3 MIDS in center GRID
COACHING POINTS:
1.
1.
2.
3.
Closest MID pressures ball

Covering MID shuts down passing
channel
Balancing MID moves into space thru
PINCHING-in & sagging
2.
3.
4.
Outside players attempt to split MIDS with

through balls.
Play square to teammates if cannot split
If MIDS intercept, they pass to opposite
outside GRID and replace the passers
Passers become the new MIDS in center
ACTIVITY 3
ORGANIZATION
0: 40 (40x40): Playing out-of-the-back
4v4 +2 KEEP-AWAY
COACHING POINTS:
1. Communication
2. When to pressure
3. Bait attackers into places to make play
predictable
1.
2.
2 Targets outside grid play to teammates who try to

score on opposite line by passing to opposite
targets
Opposite targets then play to their team to try to
score on opposite line

ACTIVITY 4
ORGANIZATION
1:00 (HALF): 7v7 +GK
7v7 +GK
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
Decision to press: when to step.

Decision to press: when to hold.
Mentality to challenge & dispossess.
4.
5.
GK restarts play with fullbacks

FBS make connecting passes with MIDS
1 MID can penetrate in attacking third to assist
lone forward on the attack
Players outside GRID step in GRID to win ball
Neutrals support forwards pass-back to score

ACTIVITY 4
ORGANIZATION
1:20 (40x30): 7v7 MIDFIELD PCB
9v9 +GK 3v2 to MID transition, 4v4
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
Defending forwards step/press to force error
MIDS offer PCB on transition of play

Immediate challenges avoid splits
4.
GK plays to backfield for 3v2

Transition to MIDFIELD after 5 passes
MIDS look for a split in the line to transition to
attacking third
Attacking third is 2v3 to score
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
1:30 (HALF PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
Step v. Hold
Covering from near player
Balance on weak-side
ORGANIZATION
FOCUS:
3-4-2 v 4-3-2
Teach MIDS to pressure, cover & balance
THEME: PLAYING INTO NEGATIVE SPACE

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
0:00 (CHAN): Warm-up with ball
ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
0:10 (10-CIRCLE): CIRCLE EXERCISE
2 groups of 8 3 balls
COACHING POINTS:
1.
1.
2.
3.

BLUE player actively checking

Second pass is played through
Passes are crisp and precise
2.
3.
7 players make a 10 yard circle with remaining

player in the middle of the circle.
BLUE starts with check away/to ball to play
on first touch to another player w/o ball
This receiver plays the pass through to a
second player through the circle

ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0: 20 (40x30): THREE BALL GAME
16 Players 3 teams of 6 players
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
1. Keep possession w/good decisions

2. Movement and passing into negative
space.
3. Ability to work as a team to score.
Two-touches restriction.
Can only score from a dropped pass
Play into the hands of the player in the
goal for 1PT.
Team w/all balls WINS
ACTIVITY 3
ORGANIZATION
0: 40 (HALF): 4v4 Wing Pattern
4v4 WING Attacking Pattern
COACHING POINTS:
1.
1. Fast, precise passes to complete

finishing sequence
2. Communication
2.
Defenders setup with FB4 & play within 25

yards of their goal.
Attackers start from Center Line & perform
wing attack pattern with the overlapping CM.
Add DEF holding MID to challenge Attackers

ACTIVITY 4
ORGANIZATION
1: 00 (HALF): 8v6 Switching-Point
8v6 Switching the Point-of-Attack
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
1. Players have a sense of when to

transition from passing across the
field to passing forward.
2. Play must be unpredictable.
4.
2 Teams play 8v6 in 40x30 GRID.

2 FWD & 2 DEF wait outside penalty area.
Attackers find wings through NEGATIVE
space before passing to forwards.
One attacker joins the forwards.
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
1:20 (HALF PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Use of NEGATIVE space.

Attitude to challenge.
Good Decision Making.
Aggressive, Alert & Engaged.
ORGANIZATION
FOCUS:
3-4-2 v 4-3-2
Teach Effective Use of Negative SPACE
SMCHS SOCCER
PASSING PATTERN I
SESSION 34
A
THEME: COUNTER ATTACK
(30x15) 3 Groups of 6P/2B

1. Start counterclockwise: ball on the ground
2. Receive it with a flick, pass across and follow it
3. Switch clockwise left foot
Coaching Points
1.
2.
3.
Timing of runs
Check away (create space), check to (receive)
When you lay it off, position body to support second
pass
Coaching Points
PASSING PATTERN II
1.
2.
3.
1.
As above
Wall pass to long pass

May need to use only 1 ball to simplify it
Bottom position supports wall pass only
Coaching Points
(50x25) 6 v 5+1 +6T KEEPAWAY
PHASE I
1.
2.
3.
Team of 6 keeps possession on their on grid

Team of 5 attempts to regain possession and play it
to their target teammate
Score: connect10 consecutive passes in own gird
1.
2.
3.
4.
Collectively attempt to regain possession

When possession is gained, find teammate on
ENDLINE with the minimum amount of passes
Team shape once possession is gained and the
counter is on
Use switching the point of attack if direct play is not
possible to transition to own grid
PHASE II
(70x65) 6 v 6 +2-GK
G
D
D
1.
2.
3.
4.
GK starts with ball to back

Play out of the arch as soon as possible
If you score on the counter, team stays and a new
team defends the arch.
The winning team attacks the arch with a new ball
Coaching Points
1.
2.
3.
4.
Urgency to defend well to regain possession

Once the ball is won, mentality to go forward
Technical ability to connect with teammates
Players mentality to join the counter attack
7.
Direct ball to space short of forward, followed with

quick support for combination play
If counter is off, maintain possession
5.
6.
8.
11v11 GAME
Eliminate as many defenders as possible with one pass

Long pass to forward into space behind or beside defender
CM: forwards movement when MD is attacking
THEME: DEFENDING IN MID THIRD

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
Movement without ball
Movement with BALL
ORGANIZATION
RONDOS
0:10 (15x10): RONDOS
4+1 v 4 - RONDOS
1.
4 inside attempt to regain/keep possession
ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
0:10 (20x20 GRID): Movement
Movement of Center Player 3 P/1B
COACHING POINTS:
1. Body shape, balance and foot positioning
(side-on)
2. Quick reactions and ability to maintain
balance under control
3. Vision ability to see (scan) both sides
4. Proper angle and distance of balance
Phase I:
Objective is for the [middle] player to stay centered
between the two outside players as they jog and move
around (change speed and direction). Rotate roles and
repeat
Phase II:
Add a ball. Same as above. Rotate roles and repeat.

ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0:20 (40x35): MID defending
4 v 4+4
Note: all balls must be played on the ground.
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Speed and angle of the pressuring player

Immediate pressure on the ball to deny
penetration
Positioning of covering and balancing defenders
Defending shape and balance with movement
off the ball
Verbal and visual communication
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Attackers pass the ball back and forth across in sequence.

Defenders then travel with the ball.
Add attackers B1 B4.
Objective is for the defending unit to not allow any
penetrating balls through to the other side.
Limit touches to increase the demand on the defenders.
Rotate roles and repeat.
ACTIVITY 3
ORGANIZATION
0:35 (FULL): PASSING & COMBINATION
6v6 +4 Targets
COACHING POINTS:
1. Defend with patience and predictability
2. Visual cues from the attacking team
3. Defending starting positions in relationship
to the ball
4. Compactness of the field to limit attacking
space and options
5. Deny long diagonal or penetrating passes
1.
2.
Six attackers play against six defenders regular

rules apply.
If the attacking team successfully plays a
penetrating ball to the target player, the target
player [must] switch the ball immediately to the
other target player. Quickly, the attacking team
then transitions to the defending team. Continuous
play.

ACTIVITY 5
ORGANIZATION
1:00 (75x78): 8v8 MID Playing
8v8 +GKS
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Pressure
Cover
Balance
Communication
3.
3 DEF, 2 ATTACKERS
As ball is played into midfield, one defender stepsup to support MID field defenders
MID field defenders support each other with PBR.
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
1:20 (HALF PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
PBR
Counter-attacking
ORGANIZATION
FOCUS:
4-3-2 v 3-4-2
Midfield Pressures, Cover, Balance and

Counter-attacks on possession.
THEME: ATTACKING A PACKED DEFENSE (BUNKERED)
SESSION 36
SMCHS SOCCER
WARM-UP
Coaching Points
A
A
1.
Passing: 3-touches, 2-touches, 1-touch
1.
2.
3.
Pace of the pass

Ball on the ground ping it
Dont kill the ball
2. Short, short, long passing pattern

3. Combinations (1-2, takeovers, etc.)
SMALL-SIDED GAME
A
(30x30) 4+2 v 2
1.
2.
3.
4.
Outside players play 1-touch

Inside players play 2-touches
A split pass=2PT
10 passes uninterrupted=5PT
Coaching Points
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Crisp passes, pace of the ball

Receiving with an open body
Touch in the direction you want to play
Technical execution of pass and receiving balls
Create a passing RHYTHM
PHASE I
A
(50x44) 6 v 4+GK
D
A
1.
2.
3.
RED scores with pass to Server

BLUE crosses, passes behind FB4
BLUE passing short/short/long as in warm-up
PROGRESSION:
Coaching Points
1.
2.
3.
4.
Take prep touch forward and face defenders

Play to their forwards feet
Technical execution of crosses
PK area split runs on crosses
add RED HM
PHASE II
A
Coaching Points
D
A
(78 x 65) 8 v 6+GK to counter goals

RED scores to counter goals
BLUE as above
1.
2.
11v11 GAME
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Force opposition to make defensive choices

Use width of field
Crosses to disrupt defensive organization
Combination plan in PK area.
Types and timing of runs in and around PK area
TASK ORIENTATION:
A team, goal down & must win
B team, low pressure D line of confrontation: Ctr-Ln
CM: organization of split runs in PK area on a cross.
THEME: PLAYING IN ATTACKING THIRD

Technical Warm-Up
ORGANIZATION
BALL MASTERY
0:00 (20x20):
1.
2.
Free Dribble
3.
Everyone with a ball

At coachs signal, speed up and use different
moves
Coach signals again to slow down
1.
2.
3.
ORGANIZATION
RONDOS
0:10 (10x10x4): RONDOS
1+2-N v 1 - RONDOS
1.
2.

ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
Aerial Control
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
COACHING POINTS:
1.
Get into line of flight

Head steady w/ eye on ball
A cushioning first touch
Quality of pass using both feet
2.
3.
4.
Volleys with L/R foot:

Rx first moves outside, to receive inside
Thigh Traps
Chest trap and volley
Headers
ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0: 25 (20x20): HORNETS GAME
3 GROUPS of 3 players
1.
COACHING POINTS:
1. Awareness & Decision Making
2. Accuracy of Pass
3. Communication
4. Defending side-on
2.
3.
1 team plays 3 passes before switching ball to other

grid
Defending team sends 1 player at a time
When defenders win it, they play it also to another
gird. Players losing ball become defenders

ACTIVITY 3
ORGANIZATION
0:40 (HALF): 2v1 + GK
2v1 + GK
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
1.
2.
3.
First touch accuracy

Quality of pass
Decision-making when facing
opponent
3.
CM sends a pass to LW
RW times run to overlap LW who dribbles across
towards defender
Defender steps in to 2v1 situation
ACTIVITY 4
ORGANIZATION
3 Teams of 3 Players Each
COACHING POINTS:
1. Weight & accuracy of passing
2. Good receiving
3. Movement w/w-out ball
1.
2.
3.
TEAMS in grid play 3-pass keep-away and

transition ball to other grid
1 defender steps in to win ball. If she wins it, play
to score on goal with her teammates
Team losing ball may also step to score on goal

ACTIVITY 5
ORGANIZATION
1:15 (40x30): 7v7 Possession v Finish
7v7 +GK
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Create space
Control TEMPO with possession
Attitude to counterattack
Attention to TRANSITION
BLUE defends with 4-2-1 (POSSESSION)

WHITE attacks with 2-3-2 (QUICK FINISH)
BLUE Plays keep-away to 10-passes=5 PT
WHITE team scores on either goal
Start possession with BLUE always
Head is up
Alternate with RT/LF feet
Use a variety of moves and fakes
THEME: FORWARDS COMBINE AND SHOOT

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
ORGANIZATION
RONDOS
0:10 (20x10): RONDOS
4+1 v 2 - RONDOS
1.
ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
0:15 (HALF): COMBINATION MIDDLE

COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
THREE Player Combination + GK

1.
2.
3.
Communication
Working as a team on the attack
End product: goal
WING can finish from back-pass

WING plays square pass to FWD who finishes
WING plays wide to OPP wing to finish
VAR: use defenders to pressure.
ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0:20 (HALF): COMBINATION WING

COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.

THREE Player Combination + GK

4.
5.
6.
Communication
End product: goal.
WING overlaps after passing to FWD

FWD combines with FWD to finish
Second FWD can pass to overlapping WING.
VAR: use defenders to pressure.

ACTIVITY 3
ORGANIZATION
0: 40 (30x30): 2v2 Finishing
2v2 FINISH
COACHING POINTS:
1. Fast, precise passes until opportunity to
play a finishing sequence
2. Communication
1.
2.
Attack starts from opposite goal

Defenders exit the field when scored on
VAR: progress numbers to 3v3 and 4v4.

ACTIVITY 4
ORGANIZATION
1: 00 (HALF): 5v4 FINISHING
5 + 4 v. 4+5 Switching the Point-of-Attack
COACHING POINTS:
1.
1. Use finishing sequences

2. Decision making to combine
3. Attitude to finish
2.
Two teams of NINE. Each team divided

into two teams of 5 and 4.
When a goal is scored, defending team in the
field is replaced by their teammates on endline.
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
1:20 (HALF PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
ORGANIZATION
FOCUS:
3-4-2 v 4-3-2
Teach Combination to Finishing Patterns
THEME: MIDS COMBINATION WITH FORWARDS

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
ORGANIZATION
RONDOS
0:10 (10x10x4): RONDOS
1+2-N v 1 - RONDOS
1.
2.

ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
0:15 (HALF): NETBALL GAME
Netball game: 4+4+4 TAGGERS, 4 Balls
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.

1.
2.
Communication.
Help teammates in trouble.
Have a purpose when dribbling.
TAGGERS only TAG players w/o a ball

Dribblers look for taggers and pass to teammates
to SAVE them from being tagged.
PROGRESSION: ball on the ground.
ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0:20 (HALF): COMBINATION MIDS
Combination: groups of 4, 1 ball
COACHING POINTS:
1. Ball firm on the ground
2. Sharp passes
3. Timing of runs: movement to adjust pace
of the ball.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
MD1 checks to ball and passes back

MD1 spins out towards sideline
MD2 spins out towards sideline to RX.
MD2 plays diagonal pass to MD1.
MD1 then plays to target

ACTIVITY 3
ORGANIZATION
0: 40 (HALF): 4v4+2T COMBINATION
4+2T v4+2T COMBINATION
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
1. Expand when in possession.

2. Penetration once the target is
found.
3. Moving the ball efficiently.
UNI-Directional scoring.
Ball always starts from end-line
Score by dribble through flags only
Targets on endline play 1-touch

ACTIVITY 4
ORGANIZATION
1: 00 (HALF): 7v6 COMBINATION
7v6 + GK Combination to forwards
COACHING POINTS:
1.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Penetrate to TOP of defense

3rd. player involvement to link play.
Entry-pass to penetrate.
Depth
2.
REDS defend and play to RED targets at

CENTERLINE=1PT.
BLUES use combination to connect with
FWDS.
PROGRESSION: add targets into field.
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
1:20 (HALF PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
Good Decision-Making
ORGANIZATION
FOCUS:
3-4-2 v 4-3-2
Teach MIDS to combine with forwards
THEME: CROSSES & RUNS IN PENALTY BOX

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
Movement without ball
ORGANIZATION
RONDOS
0:10 (20x10): RONDOS
4+1 v 2 - RONDOS
1.
ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
0:15 (20x20 GRID): CROSSES
Aerial Passes 2P / 1B
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Movement with BALL
1.
2.
Get into line of flight

Head steady w/ eye on ball
A cushioning first touch
Quality of pass using both feet
Jogging along the sideline

Player with BALL sends ball on the ground
to teammate 20 YDS away.
Repeat with balls in the air

ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0:20 (HALF): EARLY CROSS
5 Players + GK
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
1.
2.
3.
Hips face forward.

Ball is hooked: strike around the
outside with BIG toe pointed up.
Chest slightly over ball to keep it low.
3.
CM sends a pass to LW (and then RW)

RW dribbles on flank and crosses to MARKED
second 6-yard box.
Mid players make far, central and near post runs.
ACTIVITY 3
ORGANIZATION
3 Teams of 3 Players Each
COACHING POINTS:
1. Weight & accuracy of passing
2. Good receiving
3. Movement w/w-out ball
1.
2.
3.
TEAMS in grid play 3-pass keep-away and

transition ball to other grid
1 defender steps in to win ball. If he wins it, play to
score on goal with teammates
Team losing ball may also step to score on goal

ACTIVITY 4
ORGANIZATION
1:00 (75x78): 8v8 Crossings and Finishing
8v8 +GKS
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Create space
Control TEMPO with possession
Attitude to counterattack
Attention to TRANSITION
2 DEF, 3 ATTACKERS
2 OPP FLANK Players on each flank
Defenders on FLANK start IDLE
Defenders on FLANK push up when OPP wins it
and then defends it.
ACTIVITY 5
ORGANIZATION
1:15 (75x78): 8v8 Crossings and Finishing
8v8 +GKS 2-3-2 formation
COACHING POINTS:
1.
1.
As above with Added TEMPO.
2.
3.
Maintain the restricted flank corridors with 2

players from each team on each flank
Remove all restrictions from previous exercise
Flank players are actively participating
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
1:25 (HALF PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:
1.
Quality of cross, runs and finishing
ORGANIZATION
FOCUS:
3-4-2 v 3-4-2
-Flank Players produce quality crosses

-Central players produce quality runs
THEME: TRAINING THE PLAYMAKER

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
Starts & Stops
ORGANIZATION
RONDOS
0:10 (10x10x4): RONDOS
1+2-N v 1 - RONDOS
1. Neutrals stay for 2 minutes
2. 5-passes and switch grid: Ns follow the ball
ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
0:15 (40x44): WARM-UP Movement

COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.

(44x36) - 18 players, 2 GKS, 2 Central MIDS

1.
Pace of the ball, 1st pass may get there, the 2nd
pass will barely be able to get there and the third
pass will be put into a tackle--ping it in.
Turn off of the pass, use the pace of the pass to
turn and rotate, multiple surfaces of the foot for
turning, ball striking-chip, bent, instep, push
passes
Accuracy--pass to lead foot, run through the ball
as you are striking for speed of play.
2.
3.
4P/5B: pass & move, pass & sprint to

new space-DS
Receive and turn-DS
Play to play maker- X-PM-PM-GK; chip
to goalie, strike on ground, GK
distributes with bowling throw.

ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0:25 (40x44): Shadow Play
(30x60) - 7v7+2-PM, +2GK/T
COACHING POINTS:
1.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Sense of urgency w/ pace of ball-body shape to

see the field
Receive the ball and accelerate into space,
spacing in the middle of the field for PM
Team shape to create space for PMs, timing of
runs off the ball, driven balls-pace & accuracy
PM: diagonal support of one another.
2.
3.
Targets are GK
Ball must go X-PM-PM-X to score
Ball is chipped to GK on end-line
ACTIVITY 3
ORGANIZATION
0: 40 (40x44): 3v2 +GK
(12x10) - 4v2+8N
COACHING POINTS:
1.
1.
2.
Checking runs--pushing off the

defender to create space, shielding to
rest and see the field.
Recognizing the runs of the opposite
PM, not having to run after every ball.
2.
3.
PM from outside players-must find

other playmaker then go outside.
If defenders (circles) win the ball
they play 4v2 until a PM can win ball.
Defenders deny penetration &
possession.

ACTIVITY 4
1:00 (HALF): 7v7 +2N
COACHING POINTS:
1. Stay central, dont drift to the sidelines or
disappear from the run of play
2.
Vision--looking before receiving where the

other PM is and where the option to distribute
will be.
ORGANIZATION
(65x78) -7v7+2N+2GK
1.
2.
3.
One team plays 9v7 for 5 min.

How many goals can be scored in 5 min?
1-PM switches the field every chance
1-PM finds the target
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
ORGANIZATION
1:20 (HALF PITCH)

COACHING POINTS:
1.
Is the team using the play-maker?
FOCUS:
3-4-2 v 4-3-2
Teach team to use play-maker.
THEME: IMPROVE POSSESSION TO PENETRATE II

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
0:00 (CHAN): SAQ Warm-up
SPEED training with flags
ORGANIZATION
RONDOS
0:10 (20x10): RONDOS
3 v 2+1 - RONDOS
1.
ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Introduce ball to ensure solid, crisp

passing and receiving.

Use deception: lunge before rxing
Clean & crispy balls: RYTHM
X2 checks at an angle & looks over shoulder

X1 plays him a ball
Pass and move

ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0: 20 (15x20): 4v4 2-Touch Possession
4v4+2 TWO-touch KEEPAWAY
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
1. Principles of attack.
2. Body shape to face play
3. Early movement
4. Deception
5. Solving pressure with first touch.
NEUTRALS play 1 TOUCH
1PT for 10 passes losers 10 sit-ups
LUNGE with the inside of furthest foot
ACTIVITY 3
0:35 (40x30): 5v5+4
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Keep shape: width, depth, height

DECEPTION: taking looks
Communication
ORGANIZATION
5v5 +4N to 2 PUGGS
1.
2.
Must connect 5 passes before attacking PUGGS.

Neutrals act as WALLS for pass-backs
Play away from NUMBERS
Use of NEUTRALS

ACTIVITY 4
COACHING POINTS:
1). Early shape: sideways-on body position
2). LOOK!
3). SOLVE the pressure
4). Play OFF quickly and DONT relax.
5). Pass and stay engaged (MOVE!).
ORGANIZATION
(60x70) - 9v9 game to goals plus 4 gates
SETUP: restraining lines in MID field.
1). 10 passes=1PT
2). Dribble under control through gates=1PT
3). Goal=2PT
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
1:20 (HALF PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
ORGANIZATION
FOCUS:
3-4-2 v 4-3-2
Teach Possession to Penetrate at PACE
THEME: OUTSIDE MIDS FORCING PLAY TO MIDDLE

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
SKILL CIRCUIT
ORGANIZATION
RONDOS
0:10 (10x10): 3v2 RONDOS
3v2 RONDOS
1.
ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
0:15 (10x10): RECEIVING & SPACE
4P /2 B Receiving and Moving
COACHING POINTS:
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.

Receive with back foot

Turn body to turn
Use both feet
Senders move into an open cone

Target player moves into opened space to
receive second ball.
ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0: 25 (44x30): Possession to 2 Goals
6v6 +2N
COACHING POINTS:
1. Mentality to force play into center area.
2. Build-up numbers in the middle
3. Make play-predictable by taking flank
options away
1.
2.
3.
Force attackers into center grid

Disposes attackers with numbers up in the center
Neutrals step into GRID when a pass is made for
1PT. and play to same color team

ACTIVITY 3
ORGANIZATION
0:45 (HALF): 2v1 + GK
6v6 + 2GK
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
Timing of penetrating run

Communication between players
Transition to opposite goal
Score thru pass to target players at end-line

Target bounces ball back to same team
Team scores on opposite end-line

ACTIVITY 4
ORGANIZATION
1:10 (40x30): 8v8 Possession Vs Finish
7v7 +4N +GKS
COACHING POINTS:
1.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Looking for early opportunities to play

ball to target player
Get into scoring positions quickly
Shoot first time
Quality pass to target so target can
make a good pass to setup finishing.
2.
Ball must be passed to targets before a goal can be

scored.
Targets pass it back 1-touch t a player on the
attacking team.
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
1:20 (HALF PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.

ORGANIZATION
FOCUS:
4-3-2 v 3-4-2
MIDS make play predictable by taking away

flank play from attackers
THEME: MIDS COMBINATION WITH FORWARDS

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY

ORGANIZATION
RONDOS
0:10 (10x10x4): RONDOS
1+2-N v 1 - RONDOS
ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
0:15 (HALF): NETBALL GAME
Netball game: 4+4+4 TAGGERS, 4 Balls
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
Communication.
Help teammates in trouble.
Have a purpose when dribbling.
TAGGERS only TAG players w/o a ball

Dribblers look for taggers and pass to teammates
to SAVE them form being tagged.
PROGRESSION: ball on the ground.
ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0:20 (HALF): COMBINATION MIDS
Combination: groups of 4, 1 ball
COACHING POINTS:
1. Ball firm on the ground
2. Sharp passes
3. Timing of runs: movement to adjust pace
of the ball.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
MD1 checks to ball and passes back

MD1 spins out towards sideline
MD2 spins out towards sideline to RX.
MD2 plays diagonal pass to MD1.
MD1 then plays to target

ACTIVITY 3
ORGANIZATION
0: 40 (HALF): 4v4+2T COMBINATION
4v4 +2T COMBINATION
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
1. Expand when in possession.

2. Penetration once the target is
found.
3. Moving the ball efficiently.
UNI-Directional scoring.
Ball always starts from end-line
Score by dribble through flags only.
Targets on endline play 1-touch

ACTIVITY 4
ORGANIZATION
1: 00 (HALF): 7v6 COMBINATION
7v6 + GK Combination to forwards
COACHING POINTS:
1.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Penetrate to TOP of defense

3rd. player involvement to link play.
Entry-pass to penetrate.
Depth
2.
REDS defend and play to RED targets at

CENTERLINE=1PT.
BLUES use combination to connect with
FWDS.
PROGRESSION: add targets into field.
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
1:20 (HALF PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
Good Decision-Making
ORGANIZATION
FOCUS:
3-4-2 v 4-3-2
Teach MIDS to combine with forwards
THEME: DEFENDERS DIRECT PLAY (4-5-1)
SESSION 45
SMCHS SOCCER
PASSING PATTERN I
Coaching Points

D
1.
Short, Short, Long passing
1.
2.
3.
Open body in an angle to play 2-touches

Ping the ball on the ground
Solid pass back from support player
2. Ball on the ground

3. Minimize number of touches
PASSING PATTERN II
Coaching Points
(30x15) 4 Groups of 4 players/1B

D
1.
1.
As above
Long, Short, Long passing
2. Ball on the ground

3. Minimize number of touches
VAR: clip it over to target
PHASE I
(60x44) 8+2 v 8+2

1.
2.
3.
Targets play 1-touch can be screened only

No touch restriction for all others
To score: pass to one of the targets who pings it back
to teammate and now scores with dribble or pass to
either target
Coaching Points
1.
2.
3.
PHASE II
11v11 game with RESTRICTING lines
11v11 GAME
1.
2.
10v10 in restricted zone

Play out with a pass to teammate into restricted
space.
Bypass/Play wide players sooner

Open body to receive and touch positive
Use as few touches as necessary to score
Coaching Points
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Sharp passes
Play back angled passes to play forward
Go in a direction as quick as possible
Possession without direction doesnt achieve objective.
Be in a position to play the ball early
CM: coach personalities out of their comfort zone
THEME: LOW PRESSURE DEFENDING
SESSION 46
SMCHS SOCCER
WARM-UP
(UNRESTRICTED) Groups of 2P / 1B
1. Pass and pressure receiver.
2. Receiver dribbles at defender who shuffles back
Coaching Points
1.
2.
3.
Shuffle and stay on dribblers shoulder

Stay within reachable distance of the ball
Dont fall for faints/fakes
SMALL-SIDED GAME
A
(30x30) 4+2 v 2
D
A
1.
2.
3.
4.
Outside players play 1-touch

Inside players play 2-touches
A split pass=2PT
10 passes uninterrupted=5PT
Coaching Points
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Stay compact
Press/Cover
Close passing lanes
Pressure the ball to direct passing game
Communicate
PHASE I
A
A
1.
2.
3.
(50x44) 6 v 6
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Get behind the ball in an organized/timely fashion

Double team to win the ball
Work as a unit: stepping and covering
Where to set line of confrontation
Stay compact in front of goal
Score on either of 2 goals on endline

When you get scored on, start with an attack
Players are not restricted to stay on either half
Coaching Points
PHASE II
(70x44) 8v8 game, 1-GK to counter goals
1.
1.
2.
3.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
11v11 GAME
Coaching Points
All restarts from Server

BLUE 3-touch/passess to score
RED two backs restricted to top of PK area and help
in the build-up when possession won.
TASK ORIENTATION:
A team, man down & protect a lead (B opposite)
GK stays connected with backs to support buildup

when defenders commit control space in front.
Close passing lanes
Stay compact centrally to goal
Vertical/Horizontal separation between lines
Force opponents into defensive pockets (squeeze)
Last line controls and protects space behind team
Break pressure with an outlet pass on possession
CM: MF line collapses with DEF
THEME: IMPROVE SPEED OF PLAY

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
ORGANIZATION
RONDOS
0:10 (20x10): RONDOS
3 v 2+1 - RONDOS
1.
ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
0:15 (HALF): COMBINATION PLAY
8v8 THREE-touch KEEPAWAY
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
1.
2.
3.

Are attackers occupying corners?

Communication
Three-touches restriction.
10 passes=1PT losers 10 sit-ups
VAR: use neutral players to help passers.

ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0: 25 (30x20): 8v8 2-Touch Possession
8v8 TWO-touch KEEPAWAY
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
1. Use width of field

2. Communicate
3. Create TEMPO in possession to
dictate the attackers game.
3.
Transfer play to other grid after 10
touches. Stop after 5 transfers.
1PT for full transfer (20P) losers 10 sit-ups
ALL must empty area 10 push-ups if NOT.
ACTIVITY 3
ORGANIZATION
0: 40 (HALF): 6v4 Finishing
6v4 FINISH 2 TARGETS for COUNTER
COACHING POINTS:
1.
1. Fast, precise passes until

opportunity to play a finishing
sequence
2. Communication
2.
3.
4.
Defenders setup with FB4 & play within 25

yards of their goal.
Attackers start from Center Line & attempt
switching the point of attack
If defenders win ball, play to target to counter
The targets get replaced by two OPP players
and they join in the COUNTER.

ACTIVITY 4
ORGANIZATION
1: 00 (HALF): 8v6 Switching-Point
8v6 Switching the Point-of-Attack
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
1. Players have a sense of when to

transition from passing across the
field to passing forward.
2. Play must be unpredictable.
4.
2 Teams play 8v6 in 40x30 GRID.

2 FWD & 2 DEF wait outside penalty area.
Attackers switch wings before passing to
forwards.
One attacker joins the forwards.
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
1:20 (HALF PITCH)
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
ORGANIZATION
FOCUS:
3-4-2 v 4-3-2
Teach Possession to Penetrate.
THEME: TRANSITION COUNTER-ATTACK

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
WARMUP AND STRETCHING
Using 5 cones, 3 players per cone
ORGANIZATION
RONDOS
0:10 (20x10): RONDOS
4+1 v 2 - RONDOS
1.
ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
6 v 4 + 2 with limited touch
0:15 (30x25): 6 v 4+2
1) Outside players play 2-touch
COACHING POINTS:
2) Inside players play 1-touch
1). Defenders stay compact

2). Diamond shape
3) Ball oriented defense
4) Pressure, Cover and Balance
3) Defenders play 4v2 2-touch in the middle on winning

the ball

ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0:25 (40x60): TRANSITION GAME

COACHING POINTS:
4 v 4 + 4 v 4 + GK with 2 counter-goals
1). Find early shot on goal.

2) Build-up when the forward option is not there.
3) Decision-making.
1) Players restricted to their zone

2) Attackers find early chance to shoot
3) Attackers: 2-touch restriction
4) Defenders: unlimited
ACTIVITY 3
0:40 (40x30): 4v4+4
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
Pace of the pass

Accuracy
Shot on goal to score
ORGANIZATION
FINISHING EXERCISE
1.
2.
3.
Start from the back to MID, FWD, MID, wide &

cross.
Defender shadows the forward
Same on opposite side

ACTIVITY 4
1:00 (35x25): BUMPERS
COACHING POINTS:
1). First time shooting
2). Use bumpers
3). Look for rebounds
4). Good decision-making
ORGANIZATION
4+4 v 4+4 + 2GKS
1). Bumpers play 1-touch
2). Inside players 2-touch
3). Goalkeepers roll out balls
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
ORGANIZATION
1:20 (HALF PITCH)

COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
FOCUS:
3-4-2 v 4-3-2
Teach transition on the attack.
THEME: ART OF FINISHING II

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
ACTIVITY 1
Dynamic Touches
ORGANIZATION

COACHING POINTS:
(40x44) - 4 groups of 4; 2 GKS

1) Adjust run.
2) Place ball so GK cannot get to it.
3) Add a stuttering step before shot to fake GK.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Serve ball across to receive back with layoff

Players end-up in opposite sides
Start with a pass to GK hands
Progress it to far post shots
Switch players to work on different angles
ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION

COACHING POINTS:
1) When AM puts his head down, Far Post FWD

makes his run just inside NEAR post.
2) Near Post FWD makes sharp spinning run.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Near Post FWD checks for ball

AM receives back and dribbles to corner
Near Post FWD spins out: FAR post run.
Far Post FWD attacks NEAR post
Forwards switch places every other time.

ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
(44x60) - 5v5 +5; 2 GK
COACHING POINTS:
2. Follow though on the strike.
opportunities
1)
2)
3)
4)

players

ACTIVITY 4
ORGANIZATION
(44x80) 6v6 2T+2N; 2GK
COACHING POINTS:
3. Are they getting early shots?
1)
2)
Neutrals play 1-touch

BUMPERS chip balls to their teammates
they can play to NEUTRALS as well
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
ORGANIZATION
1:20 (3/4 PITCH)

COACHING POINTS:
1. Create finish opportunities for self or
teammates
2. Urgency to execute on opportunities
3. Goals as end-product
Jon Bianco

FOCUS:
3-3-3 v 4-3-2
THEME: ART OF FINISHING III

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY

ORGANIZATION
RONDOS
0:10 (10x10x4): RONDOS
1+2-N v 1 - RONDOS
ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION

COACHING POINTS:

1) Adjust run.
2) Place ball so GK cannot get to it.
3) Add a stuttering step before shot to fake GK.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Serve ball across to receive back with layoff

Players end-up in opposite sides
Start with a pass to GK hands
Progress it to far post shots
Switch players to work on different angles
ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION

COACHING POINTS:
1) When AM puts his head down, Far Post FWD

makes his run just inside NEAR post.
2) Near Post FWD makes sharp spinning run.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Near Post FWD checks for ball

AM receives back and dribbles to corner
Near Post FWD spins out: FAR post run.
Far Post FWD attacks NEAR post
Forwards switch places every other time.

ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
(44x60) 5+4 v 5+4; 2-GK
COACHING POINTS:
opportunities
1)
2)
3)
4)

players

ACTIVITY 4
ORGANIZATION
(44x80) 6+2 v 6+2; 2-N; 2-GK
COACHING POINTS:
3. Are they getting early shots?
1)
2)
Neutrals play 1-touch

BUMPERS chip balls to their teammates
they can play to NEUTRALS as well
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
ORGANIZATION
1:20 (3/4 PITCH)

COACHING POINTS:
1. Create finish opportunities for self or
teammates
2. Urgency to execute on opportunities
3. Goals as end-product
FOCUS:
3-4-2 v 4-3-2
THEME: BREAKOUT COUNTER-ATTACK

Technical Warm-Up
BALL MASTERY
WARMUP AND STRETCHING
Using 5 cones, 3 players per cone
ORGANIZATION
RONDOS
0:10 (10x10): 3v2 RONDOS
3v2 RONDOS
1.
ACTIVITY 1
ORGANIZATION
5 v 4+1 KEEPAWAY
0:15 (30x20): 5 v 4+1
1. When in possession in own grid, 10passes=1pt

2. Objective is for team of 4 to regain possession and
play to their target player into own grid
3. All players must transition to opposite grid and the
defending team must leave a target player at the end
of their grid
COACHING POINTS:
1). Defenders stay compact

2). Diamond shape
3) Ball oriented defense
4) Pressure, Cover and Balance

ACTIVITY 2
ORGANIZATION
0:25 (40x60): TRANSITION GAME
4 v 1 + 1v1 + GK
COACHING POINTS:
1) Ball is played into a GRID for 4v1

2) 4 attempt 3 passes before finding their striker
for a goal
3) If defender/GK wins it, they counter-attack by
playing to their GRID of 4 and the passing
sequence is reduced to 2 with a defender
entering the grid as the ball is transferred
1). Defenders attitude to win the ball back

2) Decision-making once the ball is won.
VAR: defender follows play for 1v2
ACTIVITY 3
ORGANIZATION
0:40 (40x30): 4v4+4
FINSHING EXERCISE
COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
1.
Pace of the pass

Accuracy
Shot on goal to score
2.
3.
Start from the back to MID, FWD, MID, wide &

cross.
Defender shadows the forward
Same on opposite side

ACTIVITY 4
1:00 (35x25): BREAKOUT
COACHING POINTS:
1). Defending to win the ball
2). Relentlessly attempting to win the ball back
3). Once in possession, BREAKOUT
4). Good decision-making
ORGANIZATION
4 v4 + 2GKS
1) Possession team attempts to break behind
defenders
2) GK starts counter-attack on possession
3)
GAME
GAME: 9v9 + 2 GK
ORGANIZATION
1:20 (HALF PITCH)

COACHING POINTS:
1.
2.
3.
FOCUS:
3-4-2 v 4-3-2
Regain possession and counter-attack.

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SM Catholic HS FROSH/SOPH Boys Soccer - 2013-2014

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SESSION 0 SMCHS SOCCER

DYNAMIC SPEED WARM-UP

DYNAMIC MUSCLE WARM-UP

Open the gate

Single Leg Squats

Step forward one foot landing

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21. Drunk walk (cross-legged)

SESSION 0 SMCHS SOCCER

5x10 CHANNELS (CHAN)

2 PLAYERS / 1 BALL AT EACH END

Moves start CW (then switch CCW)

Split the flag

BOCA JRS SKILL CIRCUIT

8 PLAYERS (MIN)/ 4 BALLS

Moves start CW (then switch CCW)

Split the flag

IN & OUTS TO 3v3 KEEP-AWAY

10 PLAYERS (MIN)/ 2 BALLS (2 teams)

Players around the perimeter 1 of each color

Dribble to perimeter and pass to

PROG#1: 2 players / 1 ball each color

player without ball supports to Rx next pass from bumper

PROG#2: 2v2 (3v3) with 1 ball in the middle.

Team in possession plays IN/OUT defenders attempt regain of

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THEME: PRE-MATCH WARM-UP

DYNAMIC SPEED WARM-UP

SESSION 0 SMCHS SOCCER

AS DEFINED IN PREVIOUS PAGES

DYNAMIC MUSCLE WARM-UP

DYNAMIC MUSCLE WARMUP

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2 PLAYERS / 1 BALL AT NARROW END

5x10 CHANNELS (CHAN)

Create a passing rhythm

11 PLAYERS (STARTERS)/ 1 BALL

YELLOW players are CD, CM, CF

Attackers: create goal scoring

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Attackers work on patterns to create

NOTE: when defenders regain possession,

PROG#1: add attacking CM and defending