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4v4+3+4 - 7v8 concentric Positional play activity intended to develop in/out pattern of play. Acitivity focuses on central grid with Red 4v3 vs Blue. Look for play to shift into wide positions, then back into central area. Blue looks to defend within grid and to prevent play out to Red support players. EXPLANATION Arrange grid with 4 on the outside and 3 teammates in the middle vs 4 defenders + 4 on outside - objective is to connect passes outside-to-inside inside players to find positions in their own quadrant as players make movements PROGRESSION Limit touch counts to outside players COACHING POINTS Outside players are sliding along line to provide angles to beat the 4 and as a 3rd man when the ball is played through the middle, defenders looking to possess and spread out when they gain possession, when the interior 3 regain, 1st pass back to outside supporting players Smedleys Soccer Site The Coaching Family ⚽️Coaching Drills⚽️ @CoachesShare TacticalPad® The Sporting Resource Ian Barker CasperThe8th👻 PILLO AF Monterey
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4v4+3+4 - 7v8 concentric Positional play activity intended to develop in/out pattern of play. Acitivity focuses on central grid with Red 4v3 vs Blue. Look for play to shift into wide positions, then back into central area. Blue looks to defend within grid and to prevent play out to Red support players. EXPLANATION Arrange grid with 4 on the outside and 3 teammates in the middle vs 4 defenders + 4 on outside - objective is to connect passes outside-to-inside inside players to find positions in their own quadrant as players make movements PROGRESSION Limit touch counts to outside players COACHING POINTS Outside players are sliding along line to provide angles to beat the 4 and as a 3rd man when the ball is played through the middle, defenders looking to possess and spread out when they gain possession, when the interior 3 regain, 1st pass back to outside supporting players Smedleys Soccer Site The Coaching Family ⚽️Coaching Drills⚽️ @CoachesShare TacticalPad® The Sporting Resource Ian Barker CasperThe8th👻 PILLO AF Monterey

205 Academy

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4v4 (+2) | Possession vs. Regain and Counter to Goal 🥅. ✅ Aim: ✔️ Regain Possession and Counter Attack Quickly. ✅ Set Up: ✔️ Space: 40 (L) x 30 (W) yards. All players start in one half of the pitch. ✔️Place 2 x mini goals 🥅 at one end of the pitch and 2x mini goals in one half of the pitch in diagonally opposite corners. ✔️⚫️s = Possession Team ✔️🔴s = Regain and Counter Team ✔️🟢s = Support Players for the team with the ball ⚽️. ✅ Scoring: ✔️ ⚫️s connect 5 passes or play a wall pass around a player = 1 goal ✔️🔴s regain the ball and 1️⃣ break into the other half and score quickly in a mini goal. Or 2️⃣ connect 4 passes in the half they are in and score in the corner mini goals. ✅ Session Guidance: ➡️ When the 🔴s break over over the halfway line 3 x of them can attack and 2x ⚫️s can recover to get the ball back into the possession half. (3v2). ➡️ Flip the roles of the teams every 3-5 minutes to allow them to practice possession and counters. ✅ Notes: ✔️ ⚫️s: Try keep the ball using controlled possession- spotting the right time to pause on the ball, play through opponents, or play a wall pass. ✔️ 🔴s: Try to win the ball cleanly using interceptions: THEN: 1️⃣ Counter quickly using forward passing and running 🏃‍♂️ 2️⃣ Secure possession and score in the mini goals in the half where the ball ⚽️ was won. Created On: TacticalPad® #SundayShare #SundayShare Temisan Williams @TheCoachesArea Lloyd Owers @FootballTrnng 205 Academy Conor Edwards Breakthrough Soccer The Sporting Resource Felix Lehmann Brett Godwin
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4v4 (+2) | Possession vs. Regain and Counter to Goal 🥅. ✅ Aim: ✔️ Regain Possession and Counter Attack Quickly. ✅ Set Up: ✔️ Space: 40 (L) x 30 (W) yards. All players start in one half of the pitch. ✔️Place 2 x mini goals 🥅 at one end of the pitch and 2x mini goals in one half of the pitch in diagonally opposite corners. ✔️⚫️s = Possession Team ✔️🔴s = Regain and Counter Team ✔️🟢s = Support Players for the team with the ball ⚽️. ✅ Scoring: ✔️ ⚫️s connect 5 passes or play a wall pass around a player = 1 goal ✔️🔴s regain the ball and 1️⃣ break into the other half and score quickly in a mini goal. Or 2️⃣ connect 4 passes in the half they are in and score in the corner mini goals. ✅ Session Guidance: ➡️ When the 🔴s break over over the halfway line 3 x of them can attack and 2x ⚫️s can recover to get the ball back into the possession half. (3v2). ➡️ Flip the roles of the teams every 3-5 minutes to allow them to practice possession and counters. ✅ Notes: ✔️ ⚫️s: Try keep the ball using controlled possession- spotting the right time to pause on the ball, play through opponents, or play a wall pass. ✔️ 🔴s: Try to win the ball cleanly using interceptions: THEN: 1️⃣ Counter quickly using forward passing and running 🏃‍♂️ 2️⃣ Secure possession and score in the mini goals in the half where the ball ⚽️ was won. Created On: TacticalPad® #SundayShare #SundayShare Temisan Williams @TheCoachesArea Lloyd Owers @FootballTrnng 205 Academy Conor Edwards Breakthrough Soccer The Sporting Resource Felix Lehmann Brett Godwin

JUST COACH

12,294 views • 2 years ago

My #SundayShare 6v2 TECHNICAL WARM-UP From Bayer 04 Leverkusen A simple possession practice designed to improve passing quality, movement and awareness under controlled pressure. 📐 Set-Up • 6 possession players • 2 passive defenders • 6 mannequins positioned inside 🔄 The Practice The six players keep possession while moving the ball around and between the mannequins. The two defenders apply realistic pressure, close space and block passing lanes, but do not attempt to win the ball. ⏱️ Duration 3 x 3-minute rounds 1-minute dynamic mobility between rounds 🎯 Coaching Points • Scan before receiving • Open body shape • Receive on the back foot • Create clear passing angles • Play with speed and accuracy • Move immediately after passing • Communicate and use disguise 📈 Progression Make the defenders fully active. When possession is lost, the player responsible becomes a defender. A sharp warm-up for developing rhythm, awareness and technical quality before the main session. 🔥 #CoachingCommunity #FootballDrills #SoccerCoaching #TrainingSession Ray Power SessionShare 𝗙𝗖𝗖 𝗛𝘂𝗯 | 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 UU™ Rob Porter Osku Partonen 205 Academy Breakthrough Soccer The Sporting Resource The Exchange Coach Jamie Birch Kevin Middleton The Coaching Family JUST COACH Mol kora
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My #SundayShare 6v2 TECHNICAL WARM-UP From Bayer 04 Leverkusen A simple possession practice designed to improve passing quality, movement and awareness under controlled pressure. 📐 Set-Up • 6 possession players • 2 passive defenders • 6 mannequins positioned inside 🔄 The Practice The six players keep possession while moving the ball around and between the mannequins. The two defenders apply realistic pressure, close space and block passing lanes, but do not attempt to win the ball. ⏱️ Duration 3 x 3-minute rounds 1-minute dynamic mobility between rounds 🎯 Coaching Points • Scan before receiving • Open body shape • Receive on the back foot • Create clear passing angles • Play with speed and accuracy • Move immediately after passing • Communicate and use disguise 📈 Progression Make the defenders fully active. When possession is lost, the player responsible becomes a defender. A sharp warm-up for developing rhythm, awareness and technical quality before the main session. 🔥 #CoachingCommunity #FootballDrills #SoccerCoaching #TrainingSession Ray Power SessionShare 𝗙𝗖𝗖 𝗛𝘂𝗯 | 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 UU™ Rob Porter Osku Partonen 205 Academy Breakthrough Soccer The Sporting Resource The Exchange Coach Jamie Birch Kevin Middleton The Coaching Family JUST COACH Mol kora

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Possession Transfer Game 🔵 Team in possession, all four players in one box vs two 🔴 defenders, with two resting in the middle zone. Aim is to complete a set number of passes before transferring to a 🟢 filling the other three areas. If done successfully, the two 🔴 defenders resting go to press and the 4 🟢 players go to the same zone to repeat. The 🔵 players then look to fill the other 3 boxes to play out to. If possession is lost, the team who loses the ball swaps. Made on TacticalPad® Tactical ✭ Competitive Tender.  JUST COACH Lloyd Owers The Sporting Resource The Coaching Family @RJPcoach @ExchangeCoaches TheBeardedCoach @205_Sports Coach Siya Maloka SessionShare Charlie Huyton Felix Lehmann @FootballTrnng Tom Skeath Breakthrough Soccer @become_excel
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Possession Transfer Game 🔵 Team in possession, all four players in one box vs two 🔴 defenders, with two resting in the middle zone. Aim is to complete a set number of passes before transferring to a 🟢 filling the other three areas. If done successfully, the two 🔴 defenders resting go to press and the 4 🟢 players go to the same zone to repeat. The 🔵 players then look to fill the other 3 boxes to play out to. If possession is lost, the team who loses the ball swaps. Made on TacticalPad® Tactical ✭ Competitive Tender.  JUST COACH Lloyd Owers The Sporting Resource The Coaching Family @RJPcoach @ExchangeCoaches TheBeardedCoach @205_Sports Coach Siya Maloka SessionShare Charlie Huyton Felix Lehmann @FootballTrnng Tom Skeath Breakthrough Soccer @become_excel

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Roberto De Zerbi Positional Rondo working with Tottenham Hotspur yesterday morning Real purpose behind it from a game principles perspective! ⚽ 4v2 positional rondo variation ⚽ Tight 8x6 yard space to increase pressure ⚽ Players fixed in position to maintain structure ⚽ No freedom to drift The objective was centered around recognizing the moments in possession 💡 When to take touches 💡 When to play quickly 💡 When to invite pressure Key coaching detail QUOTE "The opposition decides the speed we play" What did he mean by that?? = 🔥 Aggressive press = Quick play with good support angles. 🔥 Passive press = More touches and composure on the ball to invite pressure and then break it. The practice design maintained intensity throughout 🔁 Pressing players rotated regularly ⏱️ Timed sets 🏆 Points awarded for pass targets 🏃‍♂️ Physical runs between sets Technical tactical and physical elements all combined within one simple rondo practice This is how possession principles are built into training 👉 Understanding pressure 👉 Controlling tempo 👉 Playing with intention A simple detail with a big impact on how the game is played under Roberto De Zerbi. #RobertoDeZerbi #SoccerCoaching #FootballCoaching #CoachingEducation #PositionalPlay
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Roberto De Zerbi Positional Rondo working with Tottenham Hotspur yesterday morning Real purpose behind it from a game principles perspective! ⚽ 4v2 positional rondo variation ⚽ Tight 8x6 yard space to increase pressure ⚽ Players fixed in position to maintain structure ⚽ No freedom to drift The objective was centered around recognizing the moments in possession 💡 When to take touches 💡 When to play quickly 💡 When to invite pressure Key coaching detail QUOTE "The opposition decides the speed we play" What did he mean by that?? = 🔥 Aggressive press = Quick play with good support angles. 🔥 Passive press = More touches and composure on the ball to invite pressure and then break it. The practice design maintained intensity throughout 🔁 Pressing players rotated regularly ⏱️ Timed sets 🏆 Points awarded for pass targets 🏃‍♂️ Physical runs between sets Technical tactical and physical elements all combined within one simple rondo practice This is how possession principles are built into training 👉 Understanding pressure 👉 Controlling tempo 👉 Playing with intention A simple detail with a big impact on how the game is played under Roberto De Zerbi. #RobertoDeZerbi #SoccerCoaching #FootballCoaching #CoachingEducation #PositionalPlay

Keepitonthedeck

65,446 views • 3 months ago

For high performance youth teams in a Positional Play game model, shortening the transition times is an important detail requiring consistent training and development of a pressing mentality valuing defensive work . Measuring the time to recover possession is one way to gauge progress. In this group stage match at National Cup XXIII, the teams are tied 1-1 with just minutes to go. A promising attack by my Valencia CF Academy M07 team stalls when a pass is made behind a teammate. 2 seconds after the pass, the opponent has possession. 1 second later, we regain possession. Time to recovery is 3 seconds. (That is very good!) 5 seconds later the game winning goal is scored. Total time elapsed from bad pass to goal is 8 seconds. Without the immediate, aggressive press, the goal is likely not scored. Develop a pressing mentality! ValenciaCFAcademy-Seattle Academia VCF 🦇
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For high performance youth teams in a Positional Play game model, shortening the transition times is an important detail requiring consistent training and development of a pressing mentality valuing defensive work . Measuring the time to recover possession is one way to gauge progress. In this group stage match at National Cup XXIII, the teams are tied 1-1 with just minutes to go. A promising attack by my Valencia CF Academy M07 team stalls when a pass is made behind a teammate. 2 seconds after the pass, the opponent has possession. 1 second later, we regain possession. Time to recovery is 3 seconds. (That is very good!) 5 seconds later the game winning goal is scored. Total time elapsed from bad pass to goal is 8 seconds. Without the immediate, aggressive press, the goal is likely not scored. Develop a pressing mentality! ValenciaCFAcademy-Seattle Academia VCF 🦇

Joe Campos

12,612 views • 2 years ago

Up, Back and Through Possession 5v2 in the area in which the ball is. 🔵 Target is to get the ball from one end player to another. The ball must go through the central player on the line. The ball will either go into the central player, who will set to the run of one of the two wide players, or he will set back to the other midfielder who will again look for the run of a wide midfielder (Up, Back and Through). Both wingers will be on the outside lines of the half with the ball, when the ball is transferred the central player will move into the new area, one defender will follow into the other half and the two wingers will follow to create the 5v2. Made on TacticalPad® Tactical ✭ Competitive Tender.  JUST COACH Lloyd Owers The Sporting Resource The Coaching Family @RJPcoach @ExchangeCoaches TheBeardedCoach @205_Sports Coach Siya Maloka SessionShare Charlie Huyton Felix Lehmann @FootballTrnng Tom Skeath Breakthrough Soccer @become_excel
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Up, Back and Through Possession 5v2 in the area in which the ball is. 🔵 Target is to get the ball from one end player to another. The ball must go through the central player on the line. The ball will either go into the central player, who will set to the run of one of the two wide players, or he will set back to the other midfielder who will again look for the run of a wide midfielder (Up, Back and Through). Both wingers will be on the outside lines of the half with the ball, when the ball is transferred the central player will move into the new area, one defender will follow into the other half and the two wingers will follow to create the 5v2. Made on TacticalPad® Tactical ✭ Competitive Tender.  JUST COACH Lloyd Owers The Sporting Resource The Coaching Family @RJPcoach @ExchangeCoaches TheBeardedCoach @205_Sports Coach Siya Maloka SessionShare Charlie Huyton Felix Lehmann @FootballTrnng Tom Skeath Breakthrough Soccer @become_excel

Conor Edwards

144,015 views • 2 years ago

COACHES: This clip should be a staple in all of our video libraries to show our players on one of the most important skills in hockey - recognizing where pressure is coming from when we get the puck. This is such a big time play from Carter Verhaeghe along the wall. He recognizes the pressure from the Carolina defender coming along his right shoulder, and shields the puck with his body while spinning off to protect and get possession. I can't emphasize enough how big of a play this was. If we can put our players in more scenarios in practice where they have to shoulder check, recognize pressure, protect the puck and make a play, it would be a huge add for our player development. The higher the level, the faster defenders close and the quicker you have to make plays. Understanding how to see where the pressure is from and learning how to make the play under that pressure helps players develop the hockey sense needed to play at those levels. Awesome, awesome job here from Verhaeghe and a great clip to show your teams.
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COACHES: This clip should be a staple in all of our video libraries to show our players on one of the most important skills in hockey - recognizing where pressure is coming from when we get the puck. This is such a big time play from Carter Verhaeghe along the wall. He recognizes the pressure from the Carolina defender coming along his right shoulder, and shields the puck with his body while spinning off to protect and get possession. I can't emphasize enough how big of a play this was. If we can put our players in more scenarios in practice where they have to shoulder check, recognize pressure, protect the puck and make a play, it would be a huge add for our player development. The higher the level, the faster defenders close and the quicker you have to make plays. Understanding how to see where the pressure is from and learning how to make the play under that pressure helps players develop the hockey sense needed to play at those levels. Awesome, awesome job here from Verhaeghe and a great clip to show your teams.

Topher Scott

24,279 views • 1 year ago

Pressing, transitions and goals in Canada! After the hiring of Jesse Marsch this week by Canada Soccer , there has been lots of talk about pressing and transitions in the football community. This is THE style of play that we have used for the last 5 years with Alliance United FC in @L1OMens and will give you some insight in how this can look. We went away from the 'possession' based 1-4-3-3 that everyone has been using as the 'best way' to develop players and win games. Many say this is the 'right way' of playing. However, we use the players' abilities and inabilities as the starting point and based on players produced in Canada, within our youth system, this is the way we think will get us the best results and help our players get to the next level. You need to understand youth development in our country to understand what is and what is not being taught to young players. This is not a negative outlook, it is just looking at the reality. Many mistake this style of play as just non-stop pressing and chaos. Yes, these two aspects are important but it is a much more deliberate and planned way of playing that is used to predict where the opposition will play the ball, where the ball can be dictated and what areas the opposition leave open for transitions when they attack. In 2019, I was introduced to Ernst Tanner former Academy Director of Red Bull Salzburg and current Philadelphia Union Sporting Director that has led the club to being one of the top clubs in MLS and arguably the best academies in North America the last few years. Both organisations are known for their pressing and fast transitions in addition to producing top players. He became a mentor to me and gave me insights and education on this style of play. He has changed the way I look at football. Every season we try to recruit players that can play this style that I will describe below and we do not waiver in the way we played. Every game since 2019 Alliance United FC have played either in a 1-4-2-2-2 or a 1-4-4-2 midfield diamond....every game. We have no secrets in how we play. We focus on defending, pressing, forcing teams into mistakes and transition football. It is important to understand that we do not care how much possession we have and we actually want the opposition to have the ball most of the time. Stats in football show that only when a team has the ball 70% or more in a match their is a correlation to winning. Anything less is not correlated to winning in a certain match. In addition, 80% of goals are scored under 5 passes or less and under 10 seconds when regaining possession. We follow the trend! So, here are some important points based on the video: a) Pressing higher up the pitch when possible. All 11 players are committed to the team intention (principles) and if anybody is not committed and does not contribute to this style of play, they do not play. There is no leeway on this. Either you are in 100% in or you are not. All it takes is one player to not commit and the plan will not work. If we do not win the ball on the high press, everyone is to drop behind the ball as fast as possible to restart the press closer to our goal. b) Based on the opponent's scouting we press certain players and decide if will press closer to the sideline and 'pin' the player to the sideline or we dictate the passes and dribbles centrally and 'surround' the player to win the ball in central positions. We also decide if we will sometimes drop lower for the opposition to advance so we can play behind them when winning the ball. This is done if we scout that the opposition centre-backs are slower than our two strikers. This means we will 'outrun' them in the space they leave behind. c) When winning the ball we want to exploit space behind their backline as the priority which means that a player(s) need to be passing options behind the backline and preferably centrally which is closer to the goal, players winning the ball has to look to play the ball to the player furthest up the pitch. Possession is not a priority but scoring goals as fast as possible is. d) When winning the ball we stay as central as possible with passes and dribbling. We use the width of the penalty area (44 yards) as the preferable dimension when transitioning. We want to stay within this width. The wider the team plays the ball, the more time the opposition has to block the middle. PLAY AS VERTICALLY AS POSSIBLE! The emphasis is to get the ball to the two strikers and play 1v1 against the CBs. e) We know that most youth players grow up playing against a 1-4-3-3 which means there is one central striker meaning the centre-backs one back press and one can cover. Against 2 strikers this is not possible and many centre-backs do not have the ability to play 1v1 with space behind them. They are not taught the cues to step and press or drop to protect space behind them. They are never taught at youth level. We exploit this deficiency. e) All 11 players must get up the pitch to close the spaces if we lose the ball from our attacking transition so the opposition cannot transition against us and we can counter-press. f) A goal is the best outcome based on the objective of attacking but at the minimum we want to get a shot on goal from a transition. This is a quick overview of a different way of playing football that Canada will see with the Men's National Team.
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Pressing, transitions and goals in Canada! After the hiring of Jesse Marsch this week by Canada Soccer , there has been lots of talk about pressing and transitions in the football community. This is THE style of play that we have used for the last 5 years with Alliance United FC in @L1OMens and will give you some insight in how this can look. We went away from the 'possession' based 1-4-3-3 that everyone has been using as the 'best way' to develop players and win games. Many say this is the 'right way' of playing. However, we use the players' abilities and inabilities as the starting point and based on players produced in Canada, within our youth system, this is the way we think will get us the best results and help our players get to the next level. You need to understand youth development in our country to understand what is and what is not being taught to young players. This is not a negative outlook, it is just looking at the reality. Many mistake this style of play as just non-stop pressing and chaos. Yes, these two aspects are important but it is a much more deliberate and planned way of playing that is used to predict where the opposition will play the ball, where the ball can be dictated and what areas the opposition leave open for transitions when they attack. In 2019, I was introduced to Ernst Tanner former Academy Director of Red Bull Salzburg and current Philadelphia Union Sporting Director that has led the club to being one of the top clubs in MLS and arguably the best academies in North America the last few years. Both organisations are known for their pressing and fast transitions in addition to producing top players. He became a mentor to me and gave me insights and education on this style of play. He has changed the way I look at football. Every season we try to recruit players that can play this style that I will describe below and we do not waiver in the way we played. Every game since 2019 Alliance United FC have played either in a 1-4-2-2-2 or a 1-4-4-2 midfield diamond....every game. We have no secrets in how we play. We focus on defending, pressing, forcing teams into mistakes and transition football. It is important to understand that we do not care how much possession we have and we actually want the opposition to have the ball most of the time. Stats in football show that only when a team has the ball 70% or more in a match their is a correlation to winning. Anything less is not correlated to winning in a certain match. In addition, 80% of goals are scored under 5 passes or less and under 10 seconds when regaining possession. We follow the trend! So, here are some important points based on the video: a) Pressing higher up the pitch when possible. All 11 players are committed to the team intention (principles) and if anybody is not committed and does not contribute to this style of play, they do not play. There is no leeway on this. Either you are in 100% in or you are not. All it takes is one player to not commit and the plan will not work. If we do not win the ball on the high press, everyone is to drop behind the ball as fast as possible to restart the press closer to our goal. b) Based on the opponent's scouting we press certain players and decide if will press closer to the sideline and 'pin' the player to the sideline or we dictate the passes and dribbles centrally and 'surround' the player to win the ball in central positions. We also decide if we will sometimes drop lower for the opposition to advance so we can play behind them when winning the ball. This is done if we scout that the opposition centre-backs are slower than our two strikers. This means we will 'outrun' them in the space they leave behind. c) When winning the ball we want to exploit space behind their backline as the priority which means that a player(s) need to be passing options behind the backline and preferably centrally which is closer to the goal, players winning the ball has to look to play the ball to the player furthest up the pitch. Possession is not a priority but scoring goals as fast as possible is. d) When winning the ball we stay as central as possible with passes and dribbling. We use the width of the penalty area (44 yards) as the preferable dimension when transitioning. We want to stay within this width. The wider the team plays the ball, the more time the opposition has to block the middle. PLAY AS VERTICALLY AS POSSIBLE! The emphasis is to get the ball to the two strikers and play 1v1 against the CBs. e) We know that most youth players grow up playing against a 1-4-3-3 which means there is one central striker meaning the centre-backs one back press and one can cover. Against 2 strikers this is not possible and many centre-backs do not have the ability to play 1v1 with space behind them. They are not taught the cues to step and press or drop to protect space behind them. They are never taught at youth level. We exploit this deficiency. e) All 11 players must get up the pitch to close the spaces if we lose the ball from our attacking transition so the opposition cannot transition against us and we can counter-press. f) A goal is the best outcome based on the objective of attacking but at the minimum we want to get a shot on goal from a transition. This is a quick overview of a different way of playing football that Canada will see with the Men's National Team.

Ilya Orlov

14,112 views • 2 years ago

My #SundayShare is a defending session borrowing from the whole-part-whole method. Play starts with 3 v 3s. The channels are used as reference points but players can go where they wish. Then move to 1 v 1s in the channels. If attackers get into the box they are 1 v GK. Coaching points (group defending): · Movement: initial press to narrow space in front of attackers. · Scanning: where is the threat? Where are my teammates? · Communication: work as a group. · Positioning: protect the central area; use the channels as reference; keep a tight line. Progression (optional): create attacking overloads. Ended the session with a normal match where teams looked to play a back three and keep a solid defensive line (coaches transformed into eagle-eyed linos). Excellent session with the U11 on Friday looking at Block 3 topic: defending as a unit. #SundayShare The Sporting Resource AscCloud #coaching
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My #SundayShare is a defending session borrowing from the whole-part-whole method. Play starts with 3 v 3s. The channels are used as reference points but players can go where they wish. Then move to 1 v 1s in the channels. If attackers get into the box they are 1 v GK. Coaching points (group defending): · Movement: initial press to narrow space in front of attackers. · Scanning: where is the threat? Where are my teammates? · Communication: work as a group. · Positioning: protect the central area; use the channels as reference; keep a tight line. Progression (optional): create attacking overloads. Ended the session with a normal match where teams looked to play a back three and keep a solid defensive line (coaches transformed into eagle-eyed linos). Excellent session with the U11 on Friday looking at Block 3 topic: defending as a unit. #SundayShare The Sporting Resource AscCloud #coaching

Steven Ventura

13,983 views • 5 months ago

Player Profile: Khanyisa Mayo[27]📝 Position: RW/RF/CF Foot: Left Club: Kaizer Chiefs FC Kaizer Chiefs has made another bold move in adding quality to the teams attack. Khanyisa Mayo provides immediate and long-term attacking solutions for the club on the right. 1. Technical Qualities Mayo is a skillful, left-footed attacker with a profile built for modern, high-intensity attacking football. ■ A very direct winger, always looking to advance play instead of recycling possession. ■ Excellent at carrying the ball through pressure, breaking lines, and forcing defenders into retreat. ■ His dribbling and progressive runs add verticality to the team’s attacking structure. Shooting and Passing: ■ Strong shooting range when cutting inside from the right. He provides that unpredictability to the attack with his quality to strike the ball from range. Consistently attempts to feed the box: goals, assists, and key passes. A finisher and creator between the lines. Positional Versatility: ■ In a 4-3-3/4-2-3-1, his best role is as the right forward or right winger, cutting inside to shoot or combine. He can also be effective stretching play and still carry goal threat and creativity. ■ As a No. 9: While not his best role, he is capable of leading the line. He uses his pace to run in behind. He can compete but lacks the physicality to hold off defenders, though his finishing is good. ■ As a Second Striker[442]: A role that plays better to his strengths than as a 9. He is comfortable operating between the lines, combining with midfielders and a traditional box striker. His mobility, creativity, and shooting ability allow him to function as the link player, collecting the ball, supporting the primary striker, and creating or finishing opportunities. This ability to operate both wide and centrally makes him tactically flexible, giving Chiefs options in various attacking structures. 2. Physical Attributes ■ Pace & Explosiveness: Quick acceleration makes him a constant outlet for balls in behind. ■ Strength & Balance: He is strong enough to hold off fullbacks, sustaining attacking sequences under pressure ■ High Intensity: Matches the tempo of Chiefs’ pressing and counter-pressing game. We do most actions with a lot of intensity, and his explosive nature will be very much welcomed in our attack. 3. Tactical Fit at Chiefs Under Coach Nabi, Chiefs are shaping into a side that plays with directness, intensity, and aggression across all phases of play: ■ Pressing & Counter-Pressing: The team applies immediate pressure after losing the ball. Mayo’s speed, defensive work rate, and forward momentum align seamlessly with this system. ■ High-Tempo Attacking: Chiefs don’t rely on slow possession. Attacks are vertical, sharp, and quick. Mayo’s instinct to drive forward, dribble at defenders, and attack space makes him an ideal fit. ■ Attacking Personality: His ability to provide not just progression but also the final goal, final pass, and decisive action elevates Chiefs’ attacking efficiency. Mayo’s game is inherently aligned with protagonist football: high tempo, forward intent, and productivity. 4. Experiential Value ■ Continental Experience: Spent a season in Algeria with CR Belouizdad, scoring 6 goals from wide positions. Notable not just for the numbers but for adapting to a challenging cultural and tactical environment. ■ Tactical Growth: North African teams are disciplined and organized, with compact defenses and structured pressing. Mayo sharpened his decision-making, spatial awareness, and ability to operate against tight blocks, preparing him for high-level CAF competitions. ■ Mentality: At 27, he blends maturity with hunger. His willingness to take risks reflects confidence and attacking intent. Yet to reach his peak, now is the perfect time to step up, showing the quality glimpsed at Cape Town City. Mayo joins Chiefs as both a system player and a game-changer. A top signing by the Glamour Boys! 📝
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Player Profile: Khanyisa Mayo[27]📝 Position: RW/RF/CF Foot: Left Club: Kaizer Chiefs FC Kaizer Chiefs has made another bold move in adding quality to the teams attack. Khanyisa Mayo provides immediate and long-term attacking solutions for the club on the right. 1. Technical Qualities Mayo is a skillful, left-footed attacker with a profile built for modern, high-intensity attacking football. ■ A very direct winger, always looking to advance play instead of recycling possession. ■ Excellent at carrying the ball through pressure, breaking lines, and forcing defenders into retreat. ■ His dribbling and progressive runs add verticality to the team’s attacking structure. Shooting and Passing: ■ Strong shooting range when cutting inside from the right. He provides that unpredictability to the attack with his quality to strike the ball from range. Consistently attempts to feed the box: goals, assists, and key passes. A finisher and creator between the lines. Positional Versatility: ■ In a 4-3-3/4-2-3-1, his best role is as the right forward or right winger, cutting inside to shoot or combine. He can also be effective stretching play and still carry goal threat and creativity. ■ As a No. 9: While not his best role, he is capable of leading the line. He uses his pace to run in behind. He can compete but lacks the physicality to hold off defenders, though his finishing is good. ■ As a Second Striker[442]: A role that plays better to his strengths than as a 9. He is comfortable operating between the lines, combining with midfielders and a traditional box striker. His mobility, creativity, and shooting ability allow him to function as the link player, collecting the ball, supporting the primary striker, and creating or finishing opportunities. This ability to operate both wide and centrally makes him tactically flexible, giving Chiefs options in various attacking structures. 2. Physical Attributes ■ Pace & Explosiveness: Quick acceleration makes him a constant outlet for balls in behind. ■ Strength & Balance: He is strong enough to hold off fullbacks, sustaining attacking sequences under pressure ■ High Intensity: Matches the tempo of Chiefs’ pressing and counter-pressing game. We do most actions with a lot of intensity, and his explosive nature will be very much welcomed in our attack. 3. Tactical Fit at Chiefs Under Coach Nabi, Chiefs are shaping into a side that plays with directness, intensity, and aggression across all phases of play: ■ Pressing & Counter-Pressing: The team applies immediate pressure after losing the ball. Mayo’s speed, defensive work rate, and forward momentum align seamlessly with this system. ■ High-Tempo Attacking: Chiefs don’t rely on slow possession. Attacks are vertical, sharp, and quick. Mayo’s instinct to drive forward, dribble at defenders, and attack space makes him an ideal fit. ■ Attacking Personality: His ability to provide not just progression but also the final goal, final pass, and decisive action elevates Chiefs’ attacking efficiency. Mayo’s game is inherently aligned with protagonist football: high tempo, forward intent, and productivity. 4. Experiential Value ■ Continental Experience: Spent a season in Algeria with CR Belouizdad, scoring 6 goals from wide positions. Notable not just for the numbers but for adapting to a challenging cultural and tactical environment. ■ Tactical Growth: North African teams are disciplined and organized, with compact defenses and structured pressing. Mayo sharpened his decision-making, spatial awareness, and ability to operate against tight blocks, preparing him for high-level CAF competitions. ■ Mentality: At 27, he blends maturity with hunger. His willingness to take risks reflects confidence and attacking intent. Yet to reach his peak, now is the perfect time to step up, showing the quality glimpsed at Cape Town City. Mayo joins Chiefs as both a system player and a game-changer. A top signing by the Glamour Boys! 📝

El Capitano⚪

87,172 views • 10 months ago

🎯AFC Ajax 2v2 Defending the overlap runs in the final third. 🔵 Blue attacking | 🩷 Pink defending ✅Set-up: ✔️Create a wide channel using cones. Two blue attackers start with the ball against two pink defenders. ✔️Extra players wait behind each group and rotate after every action. ✅How it works: ✔️The first blue attacker receives and drives forward. The second blue player makes an overlapping run to create a 2v2. ✔️Blue tries to dribble or combine through the end line. Pink defends by delaying the ball, protecting the inside and tracking the overlapping runner. If pink win possession, they dribble through the opposite end line. ✅Coaching points: ✔️The first defender applies pressure and slows the attack. ✔️The second defender provides cover and tracks the overlap. ✔️Stay side-on to see the ball and runner, communicate early, avoid both defenders following the ball and recover quickly when beaten. #CoachingTips #Tactics #AFCAjax #FootballTraining Ray Power SessionShare 𝗙𝗖𝗖 𝗛𝘂𝗯 | 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 AFC Ajax UU™ Rob Porter Osku Partonen 205 Academy Breakthrough Soccer The Sporting Resource The Exchange Coach Jamie Birch Kevin Middleton The Coaching Family JUST COACH
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🎯AFC Ajax 2v2 Defending the overlap runs in the final third. 🔵 Blue attacking | 🩷 Pink defending ✅Set-up: ✔️Create a wide channel using cones. Two blue attackers start with the ball against two pink defenders. ✔️Extra players wait behind each group and rotate after every action. ✅How it works: ✔️The first blue attacker receives and drives forward. The second blue player makes an overlapping run to create a 2v2. ✔️Blue tries to dribble or combine through the end line. Pink defends by delaying the ball, protecting the inside and tracking the overlapping runner. If pink win possession, they dribble through the opposite end line. ✅Coaching points: ✔️The first defender applies pressure and slows the attack. ✔️The second defender provides cover and tracks the overlap. ✔️Stay side-on to see the ball and runner, communicate early, avoid both defenders following the ball and recover quickly when beaten. #CoachingTips #Tactics #AFCAjax #FootballTraining Ray Power SessionShare 𝗙𝗖𝗖 𝗛𝘂𝗯 | 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 AFC Ajax UU™ Rob Porter Osku Partonen 205 Academy Breakthrough Soccer The Sporting Resource The Exchange Coach Jamie Birch Kevin Middleton The Coaching Family JUST COACH

Mo Hicham Souisse 🇺🇸 🇲🇦 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

16,065 views • 9 days ago

COACHES: Three of Montreal's first-period goals last night came from great breakout principles under heavy forecheck pressure. Goals 1 and 3 are literal textbook breakout support clips. Under heavy pressure you want to have close support. Unreal job by Hutson to support his partner as he’s under fire. Great support from the center, low, getting into great position when the puck comes up to the wing. Just incredible. Goal number 2 is a great example of positionless hockey and decision making. It's a rim and players are in different positions but the whole line does a fantastic job in close support, making reads and providing options. Unbelievable, unbelievable job by the Canadiens against a team known for a great forecheck.
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COACHES: Three of Montreal's first-period goals last night came from great breakout principles under heavy forecheck pressure. Goals 1 and 3 are literal textbook breakout support clips. Under heavy pressure you want to have close support. Unreal job by Hutson to support his partner as he’s under fire. Great support from the center, low, getting into great position when the puck comes up to the wing. Just incredible. Goal number 2 is a great example of positionless hockey and decision making. It's a rim and players are in different positions but the whole line does a fantastic job in close support, making reads and providing options. Unbelievable, unbelievable job by the Canadiens against a team known for a great forecheck.

Topher Scott

24,582 views • 1 month ago

⚽️ Double 3v2s | Playing through Pressure to Score | Exploiting Overloads ⚽️ Crafted on TacticalPad® @become_excel Tactical ✭ Thinker.  Lloyd Owers The Sporting Resource The Coaching Family Rob Porter Drills4Football The Coaches Exchange Platform TheBeardedCoach @205_Sports SessionShare Charlie Huyton Felix Lehmann @FootballTrnng Tom Skeath Breakthrough Soccer 📐 Pitch size: 35 by 25 yards 📏 Central Zone is 5 yards ☑️ ⚫️s line up between the goals in 3’s. The main they must pass through in of the zones and try to score in one of the two mini goals at the opposite end. ☑️ There is a 🟢 support player who works in the central zone. They help the team with the ball ⚽️ (They are limited to 2 touch) ☑️ The 🔴s are locked into their zones. They must win the ball ⚽️ and score in the mini goals 🥅. ☑️ 🔴s score in the goals where the attack started. So if the ball is won in the 2nd zone the 🔴s would need to transfer it to the 1st zone to score. They could use the 🟢 to help them. 🔁 Switch up the support player and defending players regularly.
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⚽️ Double 3v2s | Playing through Pressure to Score | Exploiting Overloads ⚽️ Crafted on TacticalPad® @become_excel Tactical ✭ Thinker.  Lloyd Owers The Sporting Resource The Coaching Family Rob Porter Drills4Football The Coaches Exchange Platform TheBeardedCoach @205_Sports SessionShare Charlie Huyton Felix Lehmann @FootballTrnng Tom Skeath Breakthrough Soccer 📐 Pitch size: 35 by 25 yards 📏 Central Zone is 5 yards ☑️ ⚫️s line up between the goals in 3’s. The main they must pass through in of the zones and try to score in one of the two mini goals at the opposite end. ☑️ There is a 🟢 support player who works in the central zone. They help the team with the ball ⚽️ (They are limited to 2 touch) ☑️ The 🔴s are locked into their zones. They must win the ball ⚽️ and score in the mini goals 🥅. ☑️ 🔴s score in the goals where the attack started. So if the ball is won in the 2nd zone the 🔴s would need to transfer it to the 1st zone to score. They could use the 🟢 to help them. 🔁 Switch up the support player and defending players regularly.

JUST COACH

52,782 views • 2 years ago

🔥3-2 Match Up Zone Drill: Defending the DHO and Protecting the Middle In this clip, Denton HS (TX) head coach Michael Thomas Coach Michael Thomas demonstrates a 4 on 4 drill used to train key principles of the 3-2 Match Up Zone. Players work on midline positioning, denying the middle, communicating on dribble handoff actions, and making two-foot defensive rotations before the drill eventually builds into 5 on 5. This great drill comes from the new instructional video "Building a Disruptive & Dominating 3-2 Match Up Zone Defense"! 🏀 #learnfromthebest #becomeyourbest ⚡️Learn more here: (Via Championship Productions 📽️🏀)
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🔥3-2 Match Up Zone Drill: Defending the DHO and Protecting the Middle In this clip, Denton HS (TX) head coach Michael Thomas Coach Michael Thomas demonstrates a 4 on 4 drill used to train key principles of the 3-2 Match Up Zone. Players work on midline positioning, denying the middle, communicating on dribble handoff actions, and making two-foot defensive rotations before the drill eventually builds into 5 on 5. This great drill comes from the new instructional video "Building a Disruptive & Dominating 3-2 Match Up Zone Defense"! 🏀 #learnfromthebest #becomeyourbest ⚡️Learn more here: (Via Championship Productions 📽️🏀)

BasketballCoach.com

10,928 views • 4 months ago