Brett Godwin
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Atlanta United FC Academy Assistant, Futures and RDS Coach. USSF B. Creating Training Activities + Sessions, Tactics, and Coaching Education
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Today, I wanted to share a presentation that I gave during preseason in the 2021 season for the high school I was coaching.
It covers our team's approach to how we wanted to play in the 4-3-3 focusing on 3 phases:
- Pressing
- Build Up Phase
- Creation Phase
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There are lots of considerations on match day as a coach.
One of the most crucial is the pregame warm up routine and how to best prepare your players physically, technically, and mentally.
Here's how I warm my teams up to perform at their best come kickoff:
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Anson Dorrance is the most successful NCAA D1 soccer coach of all time, winning 21 of the 41 national titles ever played for.
He’s also famous for his “Competitive Cauldron” in training to develop players.
Here’s how I used this in my own sessions:
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Rondos are an excellent way to develop teams and players.
But I wanted to find a different way to make them more competitive for my teams.
The answer: Promotion / Relegation
Here's how I utilized Pro / Rel on a daily basis with Rondos⬇️
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5v3 Build Out Rondo
Looking for a way to work on your build up when being pressed? This rondo is excellent to develop your teams and can be adjusted for building in any structure!
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3 Finishes into 5v4 Pressing
Inspired by Pep Ljinders and Liverpool, use this finishing setup to transition quickly from putting the ball away to immediate pressing to win the ball back and counter
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There is very little that coaches can actually control during matches.
But one thing that you can control is what you do at halftime to prepare your players.
Here's what I do at halftime with my teams to come out flying in the 2nd half:
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6v3 to 8v6 Transition Rondo
Excellent transitional rondo that can focus on so many principles from multiple phases of the game. Includes the GK as well to keep them involved in building through the press + shot-stopping
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Training time is sacred for both players and coaches.
But how do we maximize the player's ability to learn while in training?
Here's 6 things I aim to utilize as a coach during any training session to enhance the player experience:
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5v3 Build Out Rondo to 3v3 Counter to Goal
Progression of the 5v3 Rondo below to develop your build up centrally while also improving your press + counter-attack
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5v3 Build Out Rondo
Looking for a way to work on your build up when being pressed? This rondo is excellent to develop your teams and can be adjusted for building in any structure!
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Today, I want to share my final presentation from my USSF B License project.
Our topic was improving + developing our team's ability to defend over the course of a season.
Below, I will share my presentation along with details for how I approached this.
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1v1 Wide Battles - Winger vs. Outside Back
Give your wide players position specific battles to dominate their 1v1 moments in the match
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2.5 years ago, I had the opportunity to watch a professional 1st team training session for the first time.
It was an eye-opening experience to be a part of.
Here's 6 things I took away from that session that influenced me as a coach:
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In my first year coaching, my high school team was up 3-0 with less than 12 minutes to play in our 1st round playoff game.
And we lost.
Here's 5 things that I learned from that defeat that made me a better coach moving forward:
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5v4 Positional Playing Out the Back
Use this positional activity to introduce solutions on how to build from the back and develop relationships with each player in their area of the field
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1v1 to Goal Transitions
My
@SundayShare10
this week. Excellent way to inject competition and energy into your finishing. Added pressure from the transition makes this an instant classic for your teams
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Through The Lines Technical Activation
Get your players technically activated and adapted to the session with this warm-up. Focuses on quality of pass + touch, body angles, and combination play while being competitive + fun!
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Coaching isn’t just about how, what, or why you communicate to your players.
It’s WHEN you deliver your points that is key.
Here’s 5 moments that I use to enhance my player’s learning:
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Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.
That’s why it is so critical to have a process to plan out your training sessions ahead of time.
Here’s how I plan mine out:
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6v6 Creating Central Overloads
Establish dominance and control in the center of the pitch with this game that explores different ways to find the free man and impose your style of play
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7v5 to 4v4 Inviting Pressure
Building off of my previous sessions on inviting the press, look to draw the opponent in during build up and quickly attack space behind their lines
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Bounce Pass Races
Excellent way to begin your session to focus on the bounce pass to invite pressure before progressing to the 5v3 rondo below. 2 simple patterns with competition involved to get the players buzzing!
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5v3 Progression Rondo
Use this as a way to help your teams invite pressure towards the ball and create space behind their press
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4v4 Penetrating Runs SSG
Take your team's ability to play in behind to the next level with this game. Focus on your player's timing of runs and quality of pass to unlock both the high press and low blocks
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5v5+4 Finishing Game
Work with your attackers on getting open inside the box to create enough space to score goals
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TRAINING ACTIVITY - VARIATION
4v4+4 Attacking Waves Game
A common problem coaches face in training:
- Large training numbers
- Small training spaces
Use this variation to help improve finishing and combination play inside the 18 + keep players engaged!
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5v5+4 Finishing Game
Work with your attackers on getting open inside the box to create enough space to score goals
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7v7+1 Switching Play
A great game to focus on both switching play through central areas (Attack) and preventing teams from playing side to side through dangerous areas (Defend)
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4v2 to 8v8 Securing Possession
Focus on securing possession safely once the ball is won to then build your attack
With 4v2 Rondos starting in 3 separate areas of the field, it gives new pictures each time to challenge players in every way!
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Playing Out the Back Technical Warm Up
A great way to introduce multiple patterns of how you can build up play while involving CM's. Activates players and develops principles to build through pressure
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TRAINING ACTIVITY - PROGRESSION
4v4+GK Counter-Attack with Trailing Defender
Looking for a way to work on counter-attacks with pressure from behind? Use this with your teams to create a sense of urgency when attacking space in transition
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7v7 Transition to the
#9
A game I use to focus on transition principles to both play forward quickly and support the advanced player in possession as they receive. High energy and high scoring!
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9v9 3 Zone Game
An effective way to work on principles in both the build up phase and the creation phase, with a focus on positional play and rotation to create overloads
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4v4+3 Penetration to Goal
A variation to the penetrating runs SSG below, this focuses on getting in behind a low block to get into the 18 to finish on goal. Excellent for combination play and dummy runs!
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4v4 Penetrating Runs SSG
Take your team's ability to play in behind to the next level with this game. Focus on your player's timing of runs and quality of pass to unlock both the high press and low blocks
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4v3 Build Up Rondo
For this week's
@SundayShare10
here's a variation of my progression rondo below. Use this to progress the ball forward and find the right pocket of space to play through!
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4v4+2 Progression Rondo
For this week's
@SundayShare10
here is a training progression of a rondo that focuses on inviting pressure to one side before trying to break lines and find players behind the press
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Last week, I shared my Team Development Project done for my USSF B License.
Today, I'm sharing the other main project I completed for that course - the Player Development Project.
Focusing on improving 1 player within the team, here is a deep dive into the project.
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6v6 Breaking Lines
Focus on breaking lines with your teams in possession and then attacking the back line quickly to convert chances into goals
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8v6 Pressing to Win the Ball Centrally
Work with your attackers + midfielders to force play inside when pressing to win the ball centrally and go straight to goal
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I've evaluated thousands of players as a coach in different trials and tryouts.
I've coached players that have played in pro academies, youth national teams, and senior national teams.
Here's 5 things that stood out to me in each of these top players who reached the top levels:
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8v8 Diamond Field SSG
Change your players thinking with this diamond field to force their movement towards the goal and maximize central spaces + angles
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6v6+4 Positional Play Rondo
Looking to build through a double pivot with 3rd man combinations, progressing from smaller to larger group numbers? Utilize this activity to improve your entire team's ability to possess
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4v4+3 Midfield 3 Rondo
A variation on building through central areas with this rondo that focuses on the ability to build and create through a midfield 3
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As coaches, we ask our players to scan the field so they can see the whole picture.
But do we do the same when we coach?
Here's why looking anywhere except the ball can help us to become better coaches ⬇️
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8v6 to 9v8 Build Up Phase of Play
Focus on the build up with your teams in this continuous game that allows for transitions between successfully building the attack and then transitioning to get compact defensively
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4v2 to 6v5 Transition Rondo
Use this breakout activity to work on your team's ability to defend in transition and prevent counter-attacks by getting compact + behind the ball
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Over the next few days, I will be sharing my Principles of Play along with examples of how these were used with a high school team I coached recently.
I will break these down in detail for each principle in each phase of the game.
To start, here are my Attacking Principles:
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4v2 Rondo to 4v4 to Goal
Progress to this activity when working with 2 strikers to combine and go directly to goal. Great for movements while being pressed along with supporting runs from midfield
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2 Striker Finishing Combinations
Looking to play with a 2 striker system as opposed to 1 man alone up top? Use this finishing variation to work on 3 different movements + combinations to make your strike partnership lethal
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7v7 Rotations Game
This week's
@SundayShare10
, give your players the cues to understand when players can rotate into space and create overloads to dominate the ball and consistently create scoring chances
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4v4+3 Pressing Rondo
My
@SundayShare10
for the weekend. Train your players to press as a unit and remain on the front foot to secure the ball and establish control with quick transitions
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5v5+GK 10 Attacks Game
Develop a competition between each team to see who can keep the cleanest sheet. Works well for both attacking and defending principles
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10v9 Final Third Progression
Use this setup to work on progressing the ball into the final third to create overloads and scoring opportunities for your team before your opponent can get organized
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8v8 Beating the Low Block
Having trouble breaking down an opponent sitting in a low block? Struggling to be patient and recycle the ball until the moment arrives to attack? Use this 8v8 setup to help your teams
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4v4 Creating Overloads
Looking for a way to train your teams to create overloads in the attack? Use this SSG to establish dominance around the ball and convert your scoring chances!
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4v4+2 Progression Rondo
For this week's
@SundayShare10
here is a training progression of a rondo that focuses on inviting pressure to one side before trying to break lines and find players behind the press
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3v2+1 Progression Rondo
Focus on improving your team's ability to progress the ball in possession and break lines, along with supporting the ball as it moves
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3v2+GK Transition Game
Utilize this game to work on your team's ability to transition from one phase to the next with this high intensity game to create overloads and finish your chances
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4v4+GK Counter-Attack with Trailing Defender
Looking for a way to work on counter-attacks with pressure from behind? Use this with your teams to create a sense of urgency when attacking space in transition
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7v5 Midfielders Rondo
Use this Rondo to focus on building through your midfielders, and find the balance between inviting pressure to the ball vs. progression forward
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5v5+5 Positional Play Rondo
Use this as a way to get larger numbers involved in a different style of positional play rondo. Split into 3 teams so that each maintain equal time both inside + outside the grid
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8v6 Positional Play Rondo
Teach your teams to play with a box midfield in this positional play rondo with transitions included
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4v4+2 Finishing Game
Looking for a variation to bring out finishing in and around the box? Use this game with a hexagon field and wide support to engage players in a different way
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1v1 Finishing to 2 Goals
A competitive battle in a 1v1 setting that allows for players to work on finishing under pressure while also developing movements to lose their man in or around the box
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4v4 Target Game
A fantastic SSG that allows your teams to work on supporting a forward pass while developing the link up play/movement of your advanced attackers
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2v2 Wide Player Game
Before going into a larger game focusing on wide play, develop the relationship between your wide players with this SSG to improve decision making, combination play, and positional awareness
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8v8 Wide Player Game
Work on the relationship between your wide players (RB/RW or LB/LW) and creating dynamic relationships in these spaces
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Technical Warm Up - Wide Combinations
Use this activity to train your teams on 3 different combinations when focusing on attacking wide areas. Incorporate the competitive aspect right away and your players will be buzzing to start training!
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Teams are only as strong as their weakest links.
That's why having assistant coaches that you trust is crucial to the success of any coach or team.
Here's 7 things that I look for and value in assistants:
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6v4 Switching Play Rondo
A variation on how to work with teams on switching play through pressure by using central pivots. Good for decision making, inviting pressure, and timing of when to play centrally
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3v3+2 Switching Play
An introduction to switching the play before the activity seen below. Use this as a way to decide if you can create the space to switch the ball and support the player in possession as it travels
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8v6 Possession vs. Counter
Excellent game to work on maintaining possession against an opponent that looks to counter immediately upon winning the ball
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All coaches reflect once their seasons are done in an effort to improve.
The 1 thing that has always been most valuable for me during this period in order to grow?
End of season interviews with my players.
Here's the questions I ask my players to maximize our growth:
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5v5+5 Positional Play Rondo
Use this as a way to get larger numbers involved in a different style of positional play rondo. Split into 3 teams so that each maintain equal time both inside + outside the grid
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TRAINING ACTIVITY - VARIATION
4v4+3 Midfield 3 Rondo
A variation on building through central areas with this rondo that focuses on the ability to build and create through a midfield 3
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7v7 Runs in Behind From Midfield
Train your players to make runs in behind to break a mid-block and unlock the key to creating more chances on goal
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3v2+1 Progression Rondo
Focus on improving your team's ability to progress the ball in possession and break lines, along with supporting the ball as it moves
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POTB Technical Warm Up - 3 or 4 at the Back
An excellent way to showcase different patterns of play when building in different structures. Can easily be adapted and varied to fit your desires.
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Playing Out the Back Technical Warm Up
A great way to introduce multiple patterns of how you can build up play while involving CM's. Activates players and develops principles to build through pressure
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8v8 Beating the Low Block
Having trouble breaking down an opponent sitting in a low block? Struggling to be patient and recycle the ball until the moment arrives to attack? Use this 8v8 setup to help your teams
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8v8+1 Positional Overload Game
For this week's
@SundayShare10
here is a game aimed at developing your team's ability to dominate where the ball is and recognize what area of the field is best to attack
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3v2 to 6v4 Final Third Progression
Use this game to help introduce your concepts of progressing the ball into the final third before going full numbers in the attached activity below
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10v9 Final Third Progression
Use this setup to work on progressing the ball into the final third to create overloads and scoring opportunities for your team before your opponent can get organized
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6v5 Build Up Rondo
Progress on the 4v3 Rondo seen below with this setup. Can be easily adapted for building up in any structure to progress the play!
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4v3 Build Up Rondo
For this week's
@SundayShare10
here's a variation of my progression rondo below. Use this to progress the ball forward and find the right pocket of space to play through!
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7v6 Central Build Up
After introducing an opponent who presses centrally to trap the ball, progress to open up the build with this end zone game with similar conditions to the previous game
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4v3 Central Build Up SSG
For my
@SundayShare10
this week, here is a variation of my Wide Player Game yesterday. Work with your CB's and CDM's on building up against an opponent that uses a central pressing trap to win the ball
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Switching Play + Crossing + Finishing in Transition
Building off these recent transition activities, here is one working on switching play, quickly getting forward, and attacking the box in transition
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2v2 Counter-Attacks Game
Before going to larger numbers, use this 2v2 setup as a great way to challenge players to take advantage in transition with pressure from a recovering defender
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6v3 Rondo with 3 Teams
Establish both dominance of the ball under pressure and positional awareness with this 3 team rondo including quick transitions and a competitive spirit
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5v5+3 to 4 Goals
Use the free man to create overloads and play forward into your target man to progress the play.
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8v8 Wide Player Game
Work on the relationship between your wide players (RB/RW or LB/LW) and creating dynamic relationships in these spaces
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3 Team Over the River
An excellent progression of a rondo that allows you to work on so many details with 3 teams:
➡️ Possession + Positioning
➡️ Pressing
➡️ Breaking Lines
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1v1 Defender in Behind
Inspired by the work
@TimLees10
did in his presentation on Creating the Maverick, here is a 1v1 focused on beating the defender on your back. Great for 1v1s centrally as opposed to 1v1s in wide areas below
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1v1 Wide Battles - Winger vs. Outside Back
Give your wide players position specific battles to dominate their 1v1 moments in the match
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4v3+2 Rondo
Be patient in possession to find your central pivot players and then attack the spaces created by playing centrally
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1v1 to 2v2 Receiving Back to Goal
Want to improve your player's technique + decision making when receiving with pressure on their back? Use this activity to help players thrive in this common situation
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4v2 Rondo to 4v4 to Goal
Progress to this activity when working with 2 strikers to combine and go directly to goal. Great for movements while being pressed along with supporting runs from midfield
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7v7+2 SSG
Wanting to build off of what your wingers should do once they receive the ball 1v1? Use this game to have them make decisions on if they should attack the line or drive inside to goal
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1v1 Wide Battles - Winger vs. Outside Back
Give your wide players position specific battles to dominate their 1v1 moments in the match
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Diamond Passing Pattern - 4 Variations
As a way to help introduce proper angles + cues of support when using a diamond field, here is a passing pattern to activate players with 4 separate patterns to break pressure
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8v8 Diamond Field SSG
Change your players thinking with this diamond field to force their movement towards the goal and maximize central spaces + angles
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TRAINING ACTIVITY - VARIATION
4v4+3 Midfield 3 Rondo
A variation on building through central areas with this rondo that focuses on the ability to build and create through a midfield 3
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8v6 Positional Play Rondo
Teach your teams to play with a box midfield in this positional play rondo with transitions included
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Finishing Circuit - 4 Finishes
Improve your ST or CAM to finish in and around the 18 with this circuit to replicate 4 different types of finishes that will take their scoring output to the next level!
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4v4+GK Positional Attacking
A variation of our positional build up activity below.
Using the same setup, focus on developing relationships with players to dominate in the attack.
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5v4 Positional Playing Out the Back
Use this positional activity to introduce solutions on how to build from the back and develop relationships with each player in their area of the field
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Receiving Between the Lines Technical Warm Up
This week's
@SundayShare10
. Give your players the freedom to discover how to find pockets of space between the lines to control and play forward to progress the attack
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7v7+3 Positional Play
Improve your team's ability to keep possession, occupy spaces to support the ball, and transition quickly after winning or losing the ball
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6v6 SSG with 2 Strikers
To progress the recent activities with 2 striker systems, here is a final SSG that focuses on progressing the ball into their feet before supporting underneath with runs
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TRAINING ACTIVITY - PROGRESSION
4v2 Rondo to 4v4 to Goal
Progress to this activity when working with 2 strikers to combine and go directly to goal. Great for movements while being pressed along with supporting runs from midfield
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TRAINING ACTIVITY - PROGRESSION
9v7 Build Up in a 3-5-2
Looking to start your attack from a 3-5-2 when building? Use this activity to replicate the pictures you want to see come match day
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TRAINING ACTIVITY - VARIATION
4v3 Positional Build Up End Zone Game
Work within positional groups to build up on one side of the field while being initially pressed to the sidelines. Great situational game as a reference for players to find solutions!
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For this week's
@SundayShare10
I wanted to do something slightly different.
Here is a thread of all my Principles of Play in 4 key phases of the game:
- Attacking
- Defending
- Transition
- Set Pieces
To see more detail, check the pinned post on my profile.
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TRAINING ACTIVITY
9v9 Turnover Transition Game
Want to work on quick transitions on both sides of the ball? Then use this conditioned game to implement immediate restarts from turnovers to either take advantage or prevent transition opportunities
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TRAINING ACTIVITY
4v2 Pressing Rondo
Looking to help your teams press with intensity while also keep the ball once they win it? Use this rondo to help your team improve at winning the ball back quickly
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TRAINING ACTIVITY - VARIATION
1v1 Change of Direction
Use this 1v1 setup to change the picture and the angle at which your teams attack the space. Dominate your opponent and explode beyond them to drive to goal
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TRAINING ACTIVITY - VARIATION
1v1 Defender in Behind
Inspired by the work
@TimLees10
did in his presentation on Creating the Maverick, here is a 1v1 focused on beating the defender on your back. Great for 1v1s centrally as opposed to 1v1s in wide areas below
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TRAINING ACTIVITY
9v9 Beating a 5 Man Back Line
Trying to break down a low block from an opponent sitting deep with 5 at the back? Use this phase of play to work on getting in behind and converting your chances in front of goal
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10
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TRAINING ACTIVITY - VARIATION
6v6 Overloads vs. Underloads
A spin on my activity from yesterday. Formations don't always mirror each other, so how do your teams deal with overloads or underloads + maintain control?
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TRAINING ACTIVITY
6v6 Creating Central Overloads
Establish dominance and control in the center of the pitch with this game that explores different ways to find the free man and impose your style of play
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TRAINING ACTIVITY - VARIATION
4v3 Positional Build Up End Zone Game
Work within positional groups to build up on one side of the field while being initially pressed to the sidelines. Great situational game as a reference for players to find solutions!
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TRAINING ACTIVITY - PROGRESSION
7v6 Central Build Up
After introducing an opponent who presses centrally to trap the ball, progress to open up the build with this end zone game with similar conditions to the previous game
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TRAINING ACTIVITY - PROGRESSION
2v2 Counter-Attacks Game
Before going to larger numbers, use this 2v2 setup as a great way to challenge players to take advantage in transition with pressure from a recovering defender
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TRAINING ACTIVITY - PROGRESSION
4v4+GK Counter-Attack with Trailing Defender
Looking for a way to work on counter-attacks with pressure from behind? Use this with your teams to create a sense of urgency when attacking space in transition
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TRAINING ACTIVITY
7v7 Central Goals SSG
Invert your goals to central areas to help your teams improve their movement to support and timing of when they arrive in space
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TRAINING ACTIVITY
4v3 Defending Underload
For this week's
@SundayShare10
we focus on defending in an underload situation to protect the goal while remaining connected as a unit
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TRAINING ACTIVITY - ACTIVATION
4v4+2 Switching Play
A great way to introduce the concept of switching play for teams and can be easily adjusted for any training numbers to help progress into larger tactical ideas
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TRAINING ACTIVITY
7v7+1 Switching Play
A great game to focus on both switching play through central areas (Attack) and preventing teams from playing side to side through dangerous areas (Defend)
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TRAINING ACTIVITY - PROGRESSION
6v6 Break the Line End Zone Game
Before going to goal in the activity below, train your teams to beat the last man and get in behind with this conditioned game
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TRAINING ACTIVITY
7v7 Runs in Behind From Midfield
Train your players to make runs in behind to break a mid-block and unlock the key to creating more chances on goal
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TRAINING ACTIVITY
3v3+2 Rondo with Goals
For this week's
@SundayShare10
here is a simple rondo setup with progression on the ball along with a finishing component
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TRAINING ACTIVITY
6v6+1 SSG w/ 6 Goals
For this week's
@SundayShare10
give your keepers a new challenge where they defend 3 mini goals each across the field. Excellent way to adjust the pictures when creating + finishing
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