It is important to make sure when the players are attacking their body is positioned so they are balanced and facing the goal ready to receive and when shooting the supporting foot should be next to the ball and players should not be leaning back when they shoot.

Creating space and time are two of the most important factors in the game. When going 1v1 against an opponent attackers need to use feints and body skills to do this. When defending it is important to get players to look at the ball and not the player so they are not so easily deceived.

7v7 to 9v9: Week 9 Reflections and Evaluation | Transitions Soccer Sessions

Q: Passing and receiving

Try to play one touch but when a bad pass is made players can us an extra touch or control with the help of the other foot. The speed of pass will effect the receiving of the ball, too hard and it will be harder to control with one pass, too soft and the drill will be too slow.

7v7 to 9v9 Triangle pass

This drill works on basic actions in passing and receiving the ball and movement to be in a position to receive the ball. Works for players to get their technique and movement right.

Coaching Objectives

Passes should be on the ground not up in the air so the ball is easier to receive.

Good first touch

Body position to receive

Pass quality, weight & accuracy

Open movement after pass – aware of next ball (think next action)

Drill Setup

12 minutes Mins
12 Players
12 x 12 y

What the Players Do

Set up the triangle so there are 12yds between the cones. Timing is 2 Sets x 6 min each side. Break between rounds: 1min. Create two groups of 6 players, it starts with simple pass and…

7v7 to 9v9 3v3+3

In this positioning game teams of three look to use the overload and keep possession of the ball. Great for one touch, passing triangles and ball skills.

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Coaching Objectives

The possession team is looking to create triangles with players moving to make it easier for the player on the ball to pass it
Use one and two touch play
Use long and short passes and create triangles using the players in the middle.
All players should be moving to support the pass, opening passing routes to give options to the player on the ball.
Positioning, movement and decision making are the keys to the games
Speed of play is important – in the videos the speed is fast but at first you will not get that speed this is what you are eventually aiming to achieve.

Drill Setup

25 Mins
9 Players
3 x red 3 x yellow Bibs
15 x 15 y

What the Players Do

You need three teams of three players with two teams playing against each other in a possession versus pressing game with the third team acting as floaters who always play for the team in possession…

7v7to 9v9: SSG 6v6/6v5

In this small-sided game two teams play off defending different situations. Great for attacking players in 1v1, 2v1 situations with match specific action like rebounds, counter attacks and overloads.

Coaching Objectives

ATTACKING

Dribble using the leg furthest away from the defender and try to use the outside of the foot
Try to take the defender into areas that are more attacking to take the initiative
Use feints and skills to create space and give time on the ball
Finish on goal as soon as possible
Movement is key to keeping the defender at bay
Be ready for quick transition if the ball is lost

DEFENDING

Always know where the ball is and player they are marking
Position the body sideways so reaction speed is faster
Be on balls of feet so reaction also quicker
Use defensive feints to trouble the attacker and cause mistakes
When attacker is close eyes on ball not on player
Don't jump in and make it easier for the attacker
If beaten by the attacker's skill sprint to the goal to defend it
The defence must keep their lines tight and narrow so as not to get beaten.
It is very important that defenders win the second ball after an attacking player shoots on goal.
Be ready for quick transition if the ball is won

Drill Setup

30 Mins
12 Players
1 main 2 target Goals
6 Bibs
Half Pitch y

What the Players Do

Set up two teams of 6 players in the formations Team of 6 attacking defend the 2 target goals they line up 4 diamond midfield defence with 2 strikers v 6 who defend full goal Goalkeeper, 3…

Session Overview 1/5

1.

7v7 to 9v9 Triangle pass
This drill works on basic actions in passing and…
2.

7v7 to 9v9 3v3+3
In this positioning game teams of three look to use the…
3.

7v7to 9v9: SSG 6v6/6v5
In this small-sided game two teams play off defending…

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7v7 to 9v9: Week 9 Reflections and Evaluation

7v7 to 9v9 Triangle pass

This drill works on basic actions in passing and receiving the ball and movement to be in a position to receive the ball. Works for players to get their technique and movement right.

Coaching Objectives

Drill Setup

What the Players Do

7v7 to 9v9 3v3+3

In this positioning game teams of three look to use the overload and keep possession of the ball. Great for one touch, passing triangles and ball skills.

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Coaching Objectives

Drill Setup

What the Players Do

7v7to 9v9: SSG 6v6/6v5

In this small-sided game two teams play off defending different situations. Great for attacking players in 1v1, 2v1 situations with match specific action like rebounds, counter attacks and overloads.

Coaching Objectives

Drill Setup

What the Players Do

Session Overview 1/5

7v7 to 9v9 Triangle pass

7v7 to 9v9 3v3+3

7v7to 9v9: SSG 6v6/6v5

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