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Beating the Block
By Sean Pearson Area Size: 18-yard and surrounding area up to 30 yards Teams: 2 teams (7 v 5) Time: 20 Minutes Objectives To get the ball wide as quickly as possible To beat the full back with...
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Awareness and Switching
By Sean Pearson Area Size: 30 x 30 yards Teams: 2 teams (4 v 4) Time: 15 Minutes Objectives To be aware of where your team is and the position of opposing players To understand when, where and why to...
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Recovery Runs
By Sean Pearson Area Size: half a 7 v 7/9 v 9 field Teams: 2 teams (4 v 3) Time: 15 Minutes Objectives To slow progression of the attacking team down To recover into positions of support Set-Up The...
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Dummy Give & Go
By Sean PearsonArea Size: 36 x 42 yards (wide zones 3 x 42, striker zones 30 x 12, midfield zone 30 x 18)Teams: 2 teams (6 v 6 +2)Time: 15 MinutesObjectives:To know when & how to execute the...
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Pressing in a 4-3-3
By Sean PearsonArea Size: 36 x 42 yardsTeams: 2 teams Time: 15 MinutesObjectives:To work as a team to force the ball where you want itTo be ready to intercept the ball and attack straight awaySet Up:2...
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Getting Forward and Negative Passes
By Sean Pearson Area Size: Half a Field Teams: 2 teams (7 v 7) Time: 15 Minutes Objectives Aim to get as far forward as possible by either runs or passes from deep To understand when and where to pass...
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Playing Through the Striker
By Sean Pearson Area Size: 18 yard area + 15 yards Teams: 15-20mins Players: 4 v 3 Time: 15-20 Minutes Objectives To combine with the striker through different combinations To use the position of the...
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When to Dribble and When to Pass
By Sean Pearson Area Size: 18 yard area x 2 Teams: 15 mins Players: 6 v 7 (Underload) Objectives To realize 1v1 dribbling opportunities To be positive in decision making Set-Up The area is separated...
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Shooting Off the Pass
By Sean Pearson Area Size: 35 x 26 yard Teams: 15 mins Players: 7 v 7 Objectives To Shoot directly off of a pass To understand when and when not to shoot depending on the scenario Set-Up Two teams...
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Defending as a Unit
By Sean Pearson Area Size: 1/3 of a field Teams: 20 mins Players: 4 v 4 + GK Objectives To work together as a unit to deny penetration by the attacking team To move up the field together when the ball...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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