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Different Types of Crosses
By Sean Pearson Area: 40 x 30 yards Time: 20 mins Players: 6 v 6 Objectives To understand the different types of cross To understand when to use a certain cross Set Up Three areas, 2 end zones 10 x 30...
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Winning the Ball in the Middle Third
By Sean Pearson Area: 40 x 32 yards (2 x {8×32} 1 x {24×32}) Time: 15 mins Players: 6 v 6 + 2 Objectives To recognize where to pressure in the middle third To win the ball in the middle third and...
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Attacking Transition
By Sean Pearson Area Size: 45 length, 5 yards wider than the penalty area on each side. Time: 15 mins Players: 7 v 6 Objectives To understand if the team can counter attack or maintain possession To...
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Long Pass Accuracy and Aerial Control
By Sean Pearson Area Size: 42 x 36 yards Time: 20 mins Players: 4 v 4 + 5 Objectives To decide the where, when and how to play a long aerial pass To decide early which body part to use to execute a...
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Possession with Transition
By Steven Smith Over the River Objectives: Increase possession skills while training fitness and transition. Increase the ability to defend in small groups. Set-Up This activity is designed to increase...
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Decisions After the Press
By Sean Pearson Area Size: 28 x 32 Yards Time: 15 mins Players: 4 v 4 + 1 Objectives To force turnovers with a connected press. To keep the ball afterwards and be able to make a quick decision on what...
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Quick Finishing from Forward Passes
By Sean Pearson Area Size: 46 x 38 Yards Time: 20 mins Players: 7 v 7 Objectives To make runs behind the defense from different angles To make quick decisions when finishing with 1st time shots Set-Up...
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Possession Out of Tight Spaces
By Steven Smith Blackjack Teams: 7 v 7 Time: 10-12 minutes Objectives: Increase possession skills in teams of all developmental levels Possession oriented play is essential to the modern game of...
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Turning Under Pressure
By Sean Pearson Area Size: 32 x 26 Yards Teams: 15 mins Players: 6 v 6 + 2 Objectives To play into players under pressure with firm passes. For the players under pressure to realize what foot, which...
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Encouraging Improvisation and Creativity
By Sean Pearson Area Size: 36 x 42 Yards Teams: 15 mins Players: 6 v 6 Objectives To understand when and where to improvise and be creative For players to feel encouraged to try different ways of...
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The Role of Central Midfielders
By Sean Pearson Area Size: 32 x 45 Yards Teams: 15 mins Players: 8 v 8 Objectives For the deep midfielder to understand their role For the attacking midfielder to understand their role Set-Up Three...
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Counter Attack Overloads – Playing Through the Striker
By Sean Pearson Area Size: 32 x 42 Yards Teams: 20 mins Players: 5 v 5 + 3 + 3 Objectives To transition from defense to offense quickly and efficiently using overloads To play through the striker...
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Switching the Play to Utilize a 2 v 1
By Sean Pearson Area Size: 40 x 46 Yards Teams: 20 mins Players: 7 v 7 + 2 Objectives To switch the ball early and often To use the neutral to overload the fullback 2v1 Set-Up Two teams set up in a...
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Making Play Predictable
By Sean Pearson Area Size: Quarter or Half field (depending on age of players) Teams: 15 – 20 mins Players: 7 v 7 Objectives To stop forward penetration To force sideways and backwards passes Set-Up 2...
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Disguised Through Balls
By Sean Pearson Area Size: 35 x 45 yards 2 x (35 x 10) yard end zones 1x (35 x 25) yard middle zone Teams: 15 – 20 mins Players: 5 v 5 + 2 Objectives To have multiple runners behind the defense To be...
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Anticipating the Interception
By Sean Pearson Area Size: 35 x 45 yards Teams: 20 mins Players: 5 v 5 + 4 Objectives For players to understand the triggers and moments of when to intercept To quickly identify how to move the ball...
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Creating and Using 2 v 1 Overloads
By Sean Pearson Area Size: Half Field Teams: 20 mins Players: 5 v 5 + 2 Objectives For players understand where to use the 2v1 overloads To use the movements of defenders against them and have multiple...
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Movement to Manipulate Man Marking in the Midfield
By Sean Pearson Area Size: Half Field Teams: 20 mins Players: 8 v 8 Objectives To make the center of the field big to spread the player out. To manipulate the man marking players away from the ball....
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Speed of Play – Possession
By Sean Pearson Area Size: 45 x 25 (2 x (20 x 25)) + 5 x 25 Teams: 20 mins Players: 5 v 5 + 5 Objectives To move the ball quickly with fast paced passes Decide whether to play through or over due to...
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Counter Attacking Overloads
By Sean Pearson Area Size: 40 x 30 Yards Teams: 20 mins Players: 3 v 2 & 4 v 3 + GK Objectives To use width against inferior opposition Attack with speed and be positive in decision making Set-Up...
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