Session Topic Breakdown (Objectives & Coaching Points)

11) Vision and Awareness->Playing on the 1/2 turn

Objective: Players will gain the ability to affectively scan and play while receiving the ball, recognizing space, defenders and teammates. The ultimate objective is to be able to have plan A and plan B before ball is received.

Coaching Points:

1. Double movement to shake defender

2. Demand ball

3. See space in front

4. Technique of Shoulder Check

   1. Side on body shape “check shoulder not back”

   2. Length of check - “take a picture not video”

5. Timing of Shoulder Check - For short pass, before the pass is made

   1. Check too early? Picture behind can change

   2. Check too late? Technique fails

6. Body shape

   1. Facing desired direction

   2. Facing away from desired direction (disguised)

   3. Forward with first touch

   4. No touch turn

2) Final 3rd Creativity

Objective: Players will gain the ability to commit defenders and spaces, positively run in behind a back 4, correct timing of a final pass/shot, and ultimately be confident in the final 3rd!

Coaching Points:

1. Positive runs in behind(overlap, underlap, seam, an T run)

2. Dictate tempo of attack

3. Small touches to commit and isolate a defender

4. Shift the defenders weight

5. Disguise to pass, dibble, or finish

6. 2nd phase movements (cut back, follow in attack, near post, far post, etc)

3) Delay, Deny, Destroy

Objective: To become confident in 1v1 duels against attackers, defending in a block, and security in regains

Coaching Points:

Individual

1. Arrive at the ball quickly

2. Slow down as you get close

3. Get low and delay

4. Wait for a trigger to win the ball

   • bad touch

   • attacker’s head is down

   • attacker turns their back

As a block

1. balance and commanding of a block

2. 1/2 and 1/2 defending

3. pinch on trigger

4) Small Sided Games Tournament

Objective: Players will have the freedom to enjoy competitive mini games, in an attempt to show, perform and execute the previous 3 weeks of learnings. Players will be given tips and encouragement on how to translate 1UP training topics into their club training sessions, and more importantly, their club matches! Enjoy the Process!!!

5) Transitions

Objective: Players will gain the tools necessary to begin and stop counter attacks, allowing them to control all moments of the game.

Attacking

Coaching Points:

1. Commit defender

2. Analyze space between defender and ball

3. Analyze space behind defender

4. Decision: Dribble or pass (try to add disguise)

5. Change of pace after ball beats defender ball

Defending

Coaching Points:

1. Arrive at the ball quickly

2. Slow down as you get close

3. Get low and delay

4. Force them backwards

5. Wait for a trigger to win the ball

   • bad touch

   • attacker’s head is down

   • attacker turns their back

6) Crossing & Finishing

Objective: Players will gain the ability to be comfort able with all three types of crosses and finishing off them.

Coaching Points:

Crossing

1. Early cross

   • ping

   • curl

   • slide behind back like

2. Crossing zone

   • whip

   • hang

   • cut back

   • pick out

3. Cut Back

   • stand up

   • fiz near

   • extra touch

   • across the face

   • penalty cut

   • 18 yard cut

Finishing

1. Choose run

2. Choose body part (header, volley, improvise)

3. body over ball

4. wide surface area contact

5. guide using the pace of the ball

6. stay alive until actions dead(rebound)

7) Unit Day

Objective: Defensive lying players will gain the tools necessary to build out of pressure in zone 1. Attacking players will gain the tools necessary to press in zone 4.

Press from the front

Coaching Points:

1. Nearest players dictate one side

2. Force the opposition to numerical disadvantages

3. Cut angle to play out

4. opposite side tucked in

5. jump on triggers

   • bad touch

   • bad pass

   • backwards touch

   • backwards pass

Build Out

Coaching Points:

1. Prevoke to penetrate

   • in to out

   • out to in

   • bounce with midfield

2. match the pace of the press to show

3. angle of body and awareness to receive

4. appreciation of the pass

5. switch twice to unlock

8) Medium Sided Games/11v11 Intersquad

Objective: Players will have the opportunity to have a match day simulation, where they can express themselves and try new skills to take into their competitive matches. Enjoy the Process!!!

9)1v1 Duels

Objective: Players will gain the ability to beat defenders by both dribbles and a double pass with teammate

Coaching Points:

1. Commit defender

2. Analyze space between defender and ball

3. Analyze space behind defender

4. Decision: Dribble or pass (try to add disguise)

5. Change of pace after ball beats defender ball

10) Whips & Snapshots

Objective: Players will gain the ability to score goals from situations outside the box, with the two most important “inside of the foot” finishing techniques.

Coaching Points:

Whips

1. Hips Facing Corner Flag

2. Contact Cheek of ball, with inside (toes up)

3. Close hips sharply during contact

4. Follow through high to create top spin

Snapshot

1. Small touches towards defender

2. Small set to stay hidden behind defender

3. Strike around the ball to whip

4. Use the defender to screen the GK

11) Advanced Passing (September 16th - September 22nd)

Objective: Players will gain the ability to play various techniques of passes at varying distances quickly and accurately to become a more dangerous player.

Coaching Points:

1. Vision & Awareness before receiving (decision made before pass arrives)

2. Select body shape

3. Select pass type

4. Pass technique & execution

5. Find the next space quickly!

12) Small Sided Games Tournament

Objective: Players will have the freedom to enjoy competitive mini games, in an attempt to show, perform and execute the previous 3 weeks of learnings. Players will be given tips and encouragement on how to translate 1UP training topics into their club training sessions, and more importantly, their club matches! Enjoy the Process!!!