FOUNDATION PHASE (U9-U11) TECHNICAL PROGRAMME BURY FOOTBALL CLUB ACADEMY 2015-16 AUTHOR: DEAN WRIGHT 1
FOUNDATION PHASE PHILOSOPHY The Bury F.C Academy Foundation Phase (Under 9 Under 11) philosophy will link in with the First Team and Academy philosophy to provide an introduction to our young players in a journey which will hopefully see them progress to Youth Development Phase and Professional Development Phase. Players will take part in technical practices to develop their ability to use both feet, receive the ball to play forward and play accurate passes to team mates. Players will also be encouraged to develop their skills in 1v1 situations in attack and defence. Practices will develop players ability to play effectively in tight areas and when under pressure from the opposition. Bury F.C Academy teams will attempt to play out from the back whenever possible and try to dominate possession using a pass and move style. In possession our teams will look to play into the attacking third whenever possible using quick, accurate and incisive passing allowing midfield players and full backs to break forward with purpose and intent. Players will be encouraged to move and interchange to create space and receive the ball. Teams will be encouraged to defend high up the pitch and win possession back early to set up counter attacking opportunities. As well as becoming technically proficient, Foundation Phase players will be introduced to tactical practices which will teach them the principles which will allow them to play this way. The Academy will employ specialist strength and conditioning coaches who will work with foundation phase players to improve physical literacy, fundamental movements, core strength and mobility to prepare them for the physical demands of the game. The values and playing style of the Academy are built on hard work and respect for the game. The Foundation Phase coaching programme will give players grounding on these principles as well as developing social characteristics. Coaches will create an environment where players feel comfortable and are allowed to make mistakes. Players should be encouraged to express themselves, be inquisitive and take ownership in their football. Our coaching style will allow for this. We aim to ensure our teams are competitive in every game they play but the games programme will be used as an extension to the coaching programme with development of players our main priority. We will commit to ensuring our players take part in at least 50% of all game time. All Bury F.C Academy players will demonstrate respect for their opponent, the referee, coaches, club officials and parents. They will play within the laws of the game. Cheating of any kind will not be tolerated. Bury F.C players education begins at the Foundation Phase and to encourage the development of well rounded people all players must shake hands with their coach(es) on arrival and shake hands with coach(es) and team mates before leaving as well as ensuring they arrive on time and with clean kit. Overall the Bury F.C Academy Foundation Phase programme will encourage our players to develop good habits in their technical ability, attitude, conduct and manner to enable their progression through the system. 2 The Bury F.C Academy is committed to providing the best support possible for our players in the areas of coaching, sport science, medicine, education, welfare and facilities.
THE 5-CORNER MODEL APPROACH Develop Technique Develop Game Understanding Develop the Person SOCIAL 3
REPETITION OF KEY POINTS IS PARAMOUNT COACHING IN THE FOUNDATION PHASE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Coaches Should Prioritise Learning And Player Development In Their Sessions, Creating A Stimulating, Interesting And Challenging Environment. CREATIVITY Players Should Be Encouraged To Be Creative And Expressive In Their Play And Try New Things. Coaches Should Create An Environment Where Players Are Confident To Experiment And Try To Put Into Practice In A Game What They Have Learned In Training. THE PLAYER SPACE AND TIME Practices Should Encourage Players To Develop Their Off The Ball Movement And Decision Making. The Design Of Practice Should Challenge Players To Scan, Assess And Anticipate The Movement Of The Ball, Team Mates And Opposition. TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT Players Should Be Given Lots Of Opportunity To Develop Their Individual Technique And Master The Ball. FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT AND PHYSICAL LITERACY Agility, Balance, Co-ordination And Speed Are Key Areas To Be Developed In This Area. LEARNING THROUGH GAMES Developing Game Understanding And Decision Making Should Be Encouraged. Players Should Be Given Lots Of Opportunity To Practice In Game Related Activity. Coaches Should Challenge Players To Think And Solve Problems During This Activity. 4
COACHING TIMETABLE SUMMER (JULY & AUGUST) DAY TIME VENUE GROUP MONDAYS 6pm-8pm Carrington U9 U11 THURSDAYS 6pm-8pm Carrington U9 U11 SEPTEMBER 14 th onwards DAY TIME VENUE GROUP MONDAYS 6pm-8pm Carrington U9 & U10 5.30-7pm Heywood U11 THURSDAYS 6pm-7.30pm Heywood U9 & U10 6pm-8pm Heywood U11 5
PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION The Academy Utilises The Sports Session Planner Software For All Of Its Session Planning, Performance Clock Monitoring And Player Review And Evaluation Processes. All Of The Academy Coaching Staff Have Access To This Software. USING SPORTS SESSION PLANNER COACHING STAFF MUST: Upload Session Plans From Their Specific Phase Libraries Prior To The Session And In Relation To The Coaching Programme For Their Age Group. Keep An Accurate Record Of Players Attendance And Playing Time At Training And Matches. Set Learning Objectives And Themes For Squads And Individuals In Relation To The Coaching Programme For Their Group. Accurately Evaluate Player Performance In Training And Matches Across Five Corners And Against The Academy Marking Standards. Evaluate Games In Relation To The Theme Of That Particular Week. Produce Periodic Player Reviews For Their Players Produce An Annual Season Long Review For The Players. 6
ACADEMY MARKING STANDARDS Coaches Will Evaluate Players Performance In Training And Matches Using Sports Session Planner. The Following Marking Standards Ensure Consistency In Marking And Subsequently Player Reviews Across Each Age Group Within The Academy. 10 OUT OF 10 Performance Exceeds All Standards At This Age Group And Would Be Competent At Age Group Above 9 OUT OF 10 Performance Is Outstanding For This Age Group 8 OUT OF 10 Performance Is Very Good For This Age Group 7 OUT OF 10 Performance Is Good For This Age Group 6 OUT OF 10 Performance Is Competent At This Age Group 5 OUT OF 10 Performance Is At The Level Expected For This Age Group 4 OUT OF 10 Player Is Below The Level Expected For This Age Group 3 OUT OF 10 Performance Is Poor For This Age Group Performance At This Level Should Be Brought To The Attention Of Lead Phase Coach Immediately 2 OUT OF 10 Performance Is Very Poor For This Age Group Performance At This Level Should Be Brought To The Attention Of Lead Phase Coach Immediately 1 OUT OF 10 Performance Is Extremely Poor For This Age Group Performance At This Level Should Be Brought To The Attention Of Lead Phase Coach Immediately 7
COACHING VOCABULARY Pass The Ball Move The Ball I.E., Pass The Ball, Move The Ball Shape Team Quickly Regains Shape Press/Next In Nearest Man Puts Pressure On The Ball, And If He Gets Beat The Next Man Closes Down Tuck In Players To Come Off The Line And Be Compact In The Middle Of The Pitch Goal Side Players To Get Goal Side Of The Ball As Quickly As Possible. Squeeze Team Moves Up To Defend Higher Up The Pitch 8
POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Don t Stop The Practice/Game Too Often Allow Players The Opportunity To Practice Present Information Visually (Seeing) Verbally (Hearing) Kinaesthetically (Doing) Use Breaks To Encourage Social Interaction, Pose Questions And Create Opportunity For Discussion And Problem Solving Give Frequent Praise For Good Play And Effort, Relate Praise To Specific Actions And Use Names Remember Young Players Need Help, Your Job Is To Provide It. Guide And Coach Players During Games And Use Breaks To Discuss, Review And Set New Targets. If You Notice Something About A Player Tell Them (Good Or Bad). If You Do Not Make Them Aware They May Not Know. 9
COACHING PRINCIPLES Provide Leadership And Integrity At All Times When Working With Players Understand The Needs Of Individual Players Make Coaching Sessions Appropriate, Challenging, Educational And Enjoyable Create An Environment That Allows Players To Fulfil Their Potential Establish A Learning-centred Approach Make Time To Speak To Players Parents, Along With Ourselves They Are A Vital Part Of The Players Support System Plan And Prepare In Line With Academy Technical Programme And Philosophy Ensure All Players Take Part In A Minimum Of 50% Of All Game Time Make Sure Your Best Players Are Supported And Given The Most Game Time. Challenge The Rest Of 10 The Group To Get Into The Top Group Within The Squad In The Playing Time They Are Given.
COACHING METHODS COACHING METHODOLOGY COMMAND QUESTION & ANSWER OBSERVATION & FEEDBACK GUIDED DISCOVERY TRIAL & ERROR PLAYER/COACH OBSERVATION Coach Tells & Shows Coach Leads With Question To Gain Response From Players Coach & Players Observe Coach Asks A Question Or Issues A Challenge Players &/Or Coach Decide On Challenge EXAMPLE I Want You To.. How Might You.. Let s Watch This Can You Show Me Go And Have A Go DESCRIPTION Coach Determines The Chosen Outcomes Coach Poses Question & Players Offer Verbal Solution Players & Coach Observe & Discuss Feedback Coach Prompts & Players Offer Visual Demonstration Of Their Solution Players Are Encouraged To Find Solutions With Minimal Support CONSTANT PRACTICE Involves A Player Repeating Specific Movements With The Aim Of Acquiring, Refining Or Maintaining Technique. Players Focus On Learning The Same Technique Under Constant Conditions. VARIABLE PRACTICE Involves A Player Practising A Variety Of Techniques And Skills Under Different Conditions. A Passing Practice Incorporating Passing Over Varying Height And Distance With Different Speed And Technique Is An Example. RANDOM PRACTICE Involves A Player Practising A Variety Of Skills Under Different And Changing Conditions. Practice Is Unpredictable With Players Making A Variety Of Decisions. THE ABOVE DETAILS THE COACHES TOOLBOX; THE SKILLED COACH WILL USE ALL OF THE ABOVE AND KNOW WHEN TO AND WHY THEY ARE USING A CERTAIN METHOD AT A CERTAIN TIME. THIS COACH WILL DELIVER STIMULATING, CHALLENGING AND EDUCATIONAL COACHING SESSIONS. 11
TEAM SHAPE 7V7 12
TEAM SHAPE 9V9 (1) 13
TEAM SHAPE 9V9 (2) 14
PRINCIPLES OF PLAY OUT OF POSSESSION Win The Ball Back Quickly (In 5 Seconds) Become Compact (Shape) Press And Cover Press High/Learn To Set Traps 15
PRINCIPLES OF PLAY OUT OF POSSESSION Positive Reaction Get The Ball Back Quickly Press The Ball Everyone Defends No Passengers Tackle Compete Be Aggressive Make Play Predictable Know Roles In Defending Stop Crosses Be Organised Stop Shots 16
PRINCIPLES OF PLAY OUT OF POSSESSION FORWARDS 1 st Line of Defence Set Traps Hurry Defenders Press Show Outside Stop The Switch Make Play Predictable 17
PRINCIPLES OF PLAY OUT OF POSSESSION MIDFIELDERS Use Forwards Movement As Trigger Then Lock On Mark Ball Side for Interceptions Show Inside Tight - No Turns No 1-2s Try To Win Second Balls Track Runners Be Competitive 5 Seconds To Get The Ball Back 18
PRINCIPLES OF PLAY OUT OF POSSESSION DEFENDERS Show Outside No Silly Fouls Communication Blocks Mark Goal Side Stay On Your Feet When Tackling 19
PRINCIPLES OF PLAY IN POSSESSION Pass The Ball Movement Off The Ball Play With Your Head Up Express Yourself! Play Between The Lines 20
PRINCIPLES OF PLAY IN POSSESSION Play Out From The Back Look To Play Into Forwards Feet As Quickly As Possible Forward Runs Midfield And Full Backs Into Final Third Movement Off The Ball to Receive and Create Space PASS & MOVE Clever 1 2 s and Combinations Quick Free Kicks and Corners Overloads Play On The Half Turn Be Creative. Create Goal Scoring Opportunities 21
PRINCIPLES OF PLAY IN POSSESSION FORWARDS Movement To Receive/Target Players Bring Supporting Runners Into Play Quick Passes 1-2s/Combinations Around The Box Be Creative Around The Box Be Positive Clever Movement Around The Box Look To Score Goals 22
PRINCIPLES OF PLAY IN POSSESSION MIDFIELDERS Open Up Space For Passes Into Final Third Support The Forwards Forward Runs Off The Ball Movement To Receive The Ball Play On The Half Turn Play Forward When Possible Two Touches No Square Passes 23
PRINCIPLES OF PLAY IN POSSESSION DEFENDERS Be Safe Receive On The Half Turn Play Two Touch When Possible Play Forwards When Possible Keep Switched On Concentrate When The Team Is Attacking Keep Communicating Full Backs Look To Make Forward Supporting Runs Centre Backs Support Behind The Ball 24
SEASON OBJECTIVES UNDER 9 S GROUP The Group Have Been Introduced To The Academy Philosophy And Playing Style And Are Starting To Apply It In Matches. The Group Are Starting To Understand Keeping Possession In Matches Using A Pass And Move Style. The Group Are Starting To Gel As A Team And Develop A Team Spirit. The Group Represents Bury Football Club With Pride When Facing Opposition Clubs. INDIVIDUAL Players Are Demonstrating Improvements In Their Technical Ability And Tactical Game Understanding Compared To When They First Entered The Academy. Players Are Starting To Get Out Of Bad Habits Picked Up At Grassroots Level. Players Understand The Basic Principles Of Passing, Receiving And Movement. Players Have An Understanding Of Basic Defending Principles. Players Are Starting To Improve Their Weaker Foot And Use It More In Matches. Players Are Starting To Improve Receiving The Ball Under Pressure. Players Are Improving Their Ability To Play Off Two - Three Touches. Players Are Starting To Understand How And Why We Want To Keep Possession Of The Ball. Players Understand The Values And Ethics Of The Academy. Socially Players Have Started To Develop Their Confidence. 25
SEASON OBJECTIVES UNDER 10 S GROUP The group have developed a style which is in line with the philosophy and playing style of the Academy. The Group Can Dominate Possession Of The Ball In Matches Using A Pass And Move Style.. The team have developed a team spirit. The Group Represents Bury Football Club With Pride When Facing Opposition Clubs. INDIVIDUAL Players Are Demonstrating A Good Level Of Technical Ability And Tactical Game Understanding. Players Have Developed Good Habits Primarily In Receiving And Decision Making When On The Ball. Players Understand The Basic Principles Of Passing, Receiving And Movement And Are Starting To Apply Them In Game Situations. Players Have An Understanding Of Basic Defending Principles. As Well As Defending And Pressing As A Unit. Players Are Improving Their Weaker Foot And Consistently Using It In Matches. Players Are Willing/Able To Receive The Ball Under Pressure. Players Are Improving Their Ability To Play Off One - Two Touches. Players Understand How And Why We Keep Possession Of The Ball Players Understand The Values And Ethics Of The Academy. Socially Players Have Started To Develop Their Confidence And Can Speak In Front Of The Group. They Are Also Starting To Interact More With Others And Ask Questions To The Coach 26
SEASON OBJECTIVES UNDER 11 S GROUP The group are instantly recognisable as a Bury F.C team through their application of the philosophy and playing style. The Group Dominate Possession Of The Ball In Matches And Understand How To Change The Tempo Of The Play When Required. The group work well as a team and have a good team spirit. The Group Represent Bury Football Club With Pride When Facing Opposition Clubs. INDIVIDUAL Players Are Demonstrating An Excellent Level Of Technical Ability And Tactical Game Understanding. Players Consistently Display Good Habits Primarily In Receiving And Decision Making When On The Ball. Players Understand The Basic Principles Of Passing, Receiving And Movement And Consistently Apply Them In Game Situations. Players Are Able To Apply Basic Defending Techniques In Individual, Unit and Team Scenarios. Players Are Able To Pass And Receive Comfortably With Both Feet. Players Are Willing/Able To Receive The Ball Under Pressure. Players Are Comfortable Playing Off One or Two Touches. Players Understand How And Why We Keep Possession Of The Ball Players Understand The Values And Ethics Of The Academy. Socially Players Have A Confidence, Can Speak In Front Of The Group And Take Ownership Of Their Learning By Interaction With Others And Asking Questions To The Coaches. 27
PRE MATCH TEAM OBJECTIVES Out Of Possession Press And Try To Win The Ball Back Quickly And High Up The Pitch Defend On The Front Foot, Look To Make Interceptions To Set Up Counter Attacks. Be Aggressive; Sprint To Close Down, Strong In The Tackle. Dominate 1v1 Situations 28
PRE MATCH TEAM OBJECTIVES In Possession Play Out From The Back When Ever Possible Dominate Possession Of The Football Through A Quick, Accurate Pass And Move Style Set A Quick Tempo And Impose Our Style On The Opposition Make Entries Into The Final Third By Playing Into Forwards Feet Allowing Forward Supporting Runs From Midfielders And Full Backs. 29
PRE MATCH TEAM OBJECTIVES Transition Take Up Shape And Positions Early Transition (Defence) Nearest Man Press The Ball Try To Win Possession Back Within 5 Seconds Become Compact Transition (Attack) Win It, Secure It. Can You Play Forwards? If Not, Keep Possession. 30
ATTACKING CORNER RIGHT 7V7 31
ATTACKING CORNER LEFT 7V7 32
ATTACKING CORNER RIGHT 9V9 33
ATTACKING CORNER LEFT 9V9 34
THROW INS (ALL FORMATS) Opposite Full Back Provides Cover & Option For CB To Switch Ball To Look For Rotation Between CM s To Get On The Ball Centre Back Drop Off To Provide Depth 1 st CM In Line With The Ball Forwards High To Provide Length Full Backs Always Take 35
DEFENDING SET PIECES CORNERS Man To Man Marking No Spare Players, If You Are Not Marking Stay Out Of The Penalty Area. FREE KICKS & THROW INS (Our Attacking Half) Mark To Force Opposition To Play Sideways Or Backwards (Set Trap To Allow Quick Press Once Ball Is In Play) Tight On First Receiving Player s First Touch FREE KICKS & THROW INS INTO OUR PENALTY AREA As Corners 36
PLAYING OUT FROM THE BACK 7V7 37
PLAYING OUT FROM THE BACK 9V9 38
PRESSING FROM THE FRONT 7V7 39
PRESSING FROM THE FRONT 9V9 40
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PLAYER PROFILE NO.1 - GOALKEEPER Technical Good Shot Stopper Comfortable With Ball At Feet Ability To Distribute With Feet And Hands Good Handling Skills Tactical Positional Awareness Understands Correct Start Positions Effective Communicator Can Initiate Counter Attacks For Team Makes Good Decisions Physical Brave Agile Flexible Powerful And Strong Quick Reactions Psychological Decision Making In & Out Of Possession Desire To Work Hard Confident Good Concentration Levels Can Cope With Mistakes
PLAYER PROFILE NO. 5/6 CENTRAL DEFENDER Technical Comfortable On The Ball Willing/Able To Use Both Feet Ability To Distribute From The Back Can Defend 1v1 Can Tackle Effectively Can Head The Ball Tactical Positional Awareness In & Out Of Possession Understanding Of Individual, Unit, Team Defending Can Anticipate Can Combine With Midfield Players And Move Forward Physical Brave Quick Athletic Strong In The Tackle Psychological Decision Making In & Out Of Possession Desire To Work Hard Confident Competitive Aggressive
PLAYER PROFILE NO. 2/3 FULL BACK Technical Comfortable On The Ball Willing/Able To Use Both Feet Ability To Distribute Ability To Enter Attacking Third And Create Goal Scoring Opportunities Tactical Positional Awareness In & Out Of Possession Movement To Receive Ball Understanding Of Individual, Unit, Team Defending Can Anticipate Can Combine With Midfield Players And Forwards Understanding Of When To Break Forwards Physical Quick Athletic Strong Brave Ability to cover full length of pitch Psychological Decision Making In & Out Of Possession Confident Desire To Work Hard Competitive Aggressive
PLAYER PROFILE NO. 4/8 CENTRAL MIDFIELDER Technical Comfortable On The Ball Willing/Able To Use Both Feet Passing & Receiving Ability In Various Circumstances Ability To Play Off One/Two Touches Shooting/Goal Scoring Ability Tactical Positional Awareness In & Out Of Possession Movement To Receive Plays On The Half Turn Understanding Of When To Break Forwards Can Anticipate Understanding Of How To Press/Cover/Track/Mark Physical Quick Athletic Strong Brave Energetic Psychological Decision Making In & Out Of Possession Desire To Work Hard Confident Awareness Competitive Aggressive
PLAYER PROFILE NO.7/11 WIDE FORWARDS Technical Comfortable On The Ball Willing/Able To Use Both Feet 1v1 Ability Ability To Create And Score Goals Can Receive And Turn To Attack Defenders Tactical Positional Awareness Ability To Find Space Understanding Off Movement To Receive In Front, In Behind, Off The Line, Between The Lines Understands Defensive Responsibilities Physical Quick Athletic Strong Brave Energetic Psychological Decision Making In & Out Of Possession Confident Desire To Work Hard Awareness Positive Approach Determined And Persistent
PLAYER PROFILE NO. 10 DEEP LYING FORWARD Technical Comfortable On The Ball Willing/Able To Use Both Feet 1v1 Ability Ability To Create And Score Goals Ability To Play Off One/Two Touch Can Play In Tight Areas Tactical Positional Awareness Ability To Find Space Understanding Of When To Show For Passes Understanding Of How To Create And Exploit Space Understanding Of Finding Goal Scoring Positions Understands Defensive Responsibilities Physical Quick Athletic Strong Brave Psychological Decision Making In & Out Of Possession Confident Desire To Work Hard Awareness Competitive Intelligent Determined And Persistent
PLAYER PROFILE NO. 9 CENTRE FORWARD Technical Comfortable On The Ball Willing/Able To Use Both Feet 1v1 Ability Ability To Create And Score Goals Ability To Hold Up The Ball Ability To Bring Others Into Play Tactical Positional Awareness Ability To Find Space Understanding Of When To Show For Passes Understanding Of How To Create And Exploit Space Understanding Of Finding Goal Scoring Positions Understands Defensive Responsibilities Physical Quick Athletic Strong Brave Psychological Decision Making In & Out Of Possession Confident Desire To Work Hard Awareness Competitive Determined And Persistent
SOCIAL CORNER CHARACTERISTICS OF OUR PLAYERS Our Sessions And The Environment We Create Should Aim To Develop The Following Social Skills In Our Players, Ability To Work As Part Of A Team Communication With Coaches & Team Mates Confidence To Try New Things And Experiment To Ask Questions Be Inquisitive To Speak In Front Of A Group Respect And Moral Values All Players Must Shake Hands With Coach On Arrival And With Coach And Team Mates Before Leaving Training/Matches Show Respect To Coaches/Parents/Referees And The Opposition Look Smart Take Responsibility For Own Kit Arrive At Football With The Desire And Attitude To Work Hard
ABILITY AND OPINION A Player s Performance In Training And Games Can Be Influenced By The Following Factors, All Of Which Need To Be Considered When Forming An Opinion Of A Player s True Ability. Date Of Birth Body Type Growth Spurts In All Of The Five Corners Physical Maturity Psychological Maturity Social Maturity Previous Experience Opposition Own Team s Playing Standard Position Suitability Instructions Given Recent Playing Activity Recent Feedback And Targets Given To Player 50
ASSESSMENT PROCESS 1. Senior Academy Staff Meet Team Coaches In Multi-disciplinary Meetings To Discuss Individual Players. A Document Is Produced Showing Recommendations. Players Will Be Categorised Into RED (Below Group Average), AMBER (At Group Average), GREEN (Above Group Average). 2. Assessment Timetable Is Agreed Between Team Coaches And Parents/Guardians. 3. At The Assessment Parents/Guardians Are Informed Of The Up To Date Progress Of Their Son And Of Areas To Improve Covering All Areas Of Our Technical Programme. TOP 3/BOTTOM 3 To Assist In The Assessment Of Players And Determining Where Players Sit Within Their Group, The Academy Uses A Top3/Bottom 3 System. After Each Match, Team Coaches Give Lead Foundation Coach Their Top 3 Players (In Rank Order) And Bottom 3 Players (In Rank Order). A League Table Is Kept For The Squad With Top 3 Players Scoring No.1 = 3 Points, No.2 = 2 Points, No.3 = 1 Point And Bottom 3 Players Scoring No.1 = -3 Points, No.2 = -2 Points, No.3 = -1 Point. Players Not In Top 3 Or Bottom 3 Score 0 Points For That Game. This System Is Used As A Tool To Assist Staff. Players & Parents/Guardians Will Not Be Made Aware Of This System. 5. Bury Football Club Would Like All Players Present For These Meeting As These Are Seen As Constructive And Are To Aid The Long Term Player Multi-disciplinary Development. We Understand Some Players Will Not Come To The Meetings And These Will Take Place With The Parent/Guardian. 4. Player, Parent/Guardian, Lead Foundation Phase Coach And Team Coaches Will Meet. 1) To Explain The Assessment Content. 2) Give The Player A Full 12 Week Assessment Covering The 5 Corners. 3) Explain The Possible Next Stages In The Player s Development, I.E. Action Plan, Up/Down Age Group. 4) Give Registration Documents From The Football League. 5) Complete post review target form. There Are Two Main Assessments Each Year. The Last One Being An Overall Evaluation Of The Year. 51
PHASE 1 PHASE 1.1 (Competition Week) PHASE 2 PHASE 2.1 (Competition Week) PHASE 3 PHASE 3.1 (Competition Week) PHASE 4 PHASE 4.1 (Competition Week) PHASE 5 PHASE 5.1 (Competition Week) PHASE 6 PHASE 6.1 (Competition Week) MACRO-CYCLE 2015/16 SEASON PHASE DATES TOPICS Week 1-4 Conditioning w/c 13 th July w/c 17 th August Week 1-6 Individual Ball Mastery Week 5 & 6 Team Shape w/c 24 th August w/c 31 st August w/c 5 th October w/c 12 th October w/c 19 th October w/c 23 rd November w/c 30 th November w/c 7 th December w/c 25 th January w/c 1 st February w/c 8 th February w/c 14 th March w/c 21 st March w/c 28 th March w/c 2 nd May w/c 9 th May Small Sided Games, In house games, Tournaments Week 1 2 Week 3 6 Basic Defending Keeping Possession Small Sided Games, In house games, Tournaments Week 1 2 Week 3-6 Defending from the Front Developing Play from the Back Small Sided Games, In house games, Tournaments Week 1-2 Week 3-6 Defending as a Team Developing Attacking Play Small Sided Games, In house games, Tournaments Week 1 3 Week 4 6 Developing Play from the Back Developing Attacking Play Small Sided Games, In house games, Tournaments Week 1-2 Week 3-6 Defending from the Front and as a Team Keeping Possession Small Sided Games, In house games, Tournaments 52
MESO-CYCLE - PHASE 1 WEEK 1 DATES TOPIC 13 th and 16 th July Conditioning Individual Ball Mastery WEEK 2 DATES TOPIC 20 th and 23 rd July Conditioning Individual Ball Mastery WEEK 3 DATES TOPIC 27 th and 30 th July Conditioning Individual Ball Mastery WEEK 4 DATES TOPIC 3 rd and 6 th August Conditioning Individual Ball Mastery WEEK 5 DATES TOPIC 10 th and 13 th August Team Shape Individual Ball Mastery WEEK 6 DATES TOPIC 17 th and 20 th August Team Shape Individual Ball Mastery COMPETITION WEEK DATES TOPIC 53 24 th and 27 th August SSG S, In House Games, Tournaments
MESO-CYCLE - PHASE 2 WEEK 1 DATES TOPIC 31 st August and 3 rd September Basic Defending WEEK 2 DATES TOPIC 7 th and 10 th September Basic Defending WEEK 3 DATES TOPIC 14 th and 17 th September Keeping Possession WEEK 4 DATES TOPIC 21 st and 24 th September Keeping Possession WEEK 5 DATES TOPIC 28 th September and 1 st October Keeping Possession WEEK 6 DATES TOPIC 5 th and 8 th October Keeping Possession COMPETITION WEEK DATES TOPIC 12 th and 15 th October SSG S, In House Games, Tournaments 54
MESO-CYCLE - PHASE 3 WEEK 1 DATES TOPIC 19 th and 22 nd October Defending from the Front WEEK 2 DATES TOPIC 26 th and 29 th October Defending from the Front WEEK 3 DATES TOPIC 2 nd and 5 th November Developing Play from the Back WEEK 4 DATES TOPIC 9 th and 12 th November Developing Play from the Back WEEK 5 DATES TOPIC 16 th and 19 th November Developing Play from the Back WEEK 6 DATES TOPIC 23 rd and 26 th November Developing Play from the Back COMPETITION WEEK DATES TOPIC 30 th November and 3 rd December SSG S, In House Games, Tournaments 55
MESO-CYCLE - PHASE 4 WEEK 1 DATES TOPIC 7 th and 10 th December Defending as a Team WEEK 2 DATES TOPIC 14 th and 17 th December Defending as a Team WEEK 3 DATES TOPIC 4 th and 7 th January Developing Attacking Play WEEK 4 DATES TOPIC 11 th and 14 th January Developing Attacking Play WEEK 5 DATES TOPIC 18 th and 21 st January Developing Attacking Play WEEK 6 DATES TOPIC 25 th and 28 th January Developing Attacking Play COMPETITION WEEK DATES TOPIC 1 st and 4 th February SSG S, In House Games, Tournaments 56
MESO-CYCLE - PHASE 5 WEEK 1 DATES TOPIC 8 th and 11 th February Developing Play from the Back WEEK 2 DATES TOPIC 15 th and 18 th February Developing Play From the Back WEEK 3 DATES TOPIC 22 nd and 25 th February Developing Play From the Back WEEK 4 DATES TOPIC 29 th February and 3 rd March Developing Attacking Play WEEK 5 DATES TOPIC 7 th and 10 th March Developing Attacking Play WEEK 6 DATES TOPIC 14 th and 17 th March Developing Attacking Play COMPETITION WEEK DATES TOPIC 21 st and 24 th March SSG S, In House Games, Tournaments 57
MESO-CYCLE - PHASE 6 WEEK 1 DATES TOPIC 28 th and 31 st March Defending WEEK 2 DATES TOPIC 4 th and 7 th April Defending WEEK 3 DATES TOPIC 11 th and 14 th April Play in the Final Third WEEK 4 DATES TOPIC 18 th and 21 st April Play in the Final Third WEEK 5 DATES TOPIC 25 th and 28 th April Play in the Final Third WEEK 6 DATES TOPIC 2 nd and 5 th May Play in the Final Third COMPETITION WEEK DATES TOPIC 9 th and 12 th May SSG S, In House Games, Tournaments 58
MICRO CYCLE (ONE WEEK) WEEKLY COACHING PROGRAMME STRUCTURE MONDAY Medium Intensity Technical Session THURSDAY High Intensity Physical Session SUNDAY Game Day Tactical SESSION CONTENT WARM UP Arrival Activities Arranged For Players Who Arrive Early Age Specific Physical Warm Up As Set Out By Sport Science Department. Pass, Move, Receive Exercises TECHNIQUE Repetition Of Key Points Relating To Topic And To FP Philosophy Using Constant And Variable Practices. Give Players Plenty Of Opportunity To Practice. All Technical Practice Conducted At Match Pace And Using Both Feet. SKILL Give Players Opportunity To Practice In Opposed, Variable To Random Practices Which Are Related To The Game And Have A Tactical Element In Line With FP Philosophy. Utilise Possession Based Exercises. GAMES Minimum Of 45 Minutes Game Time Per Session. Use A Variety Of Small Sided Games With Conditions And Different Rules To Allow For Practice Of Topic And Development Of Academy Playing Style And Philosophy. Foundation Phase Coaches Are At Liberty To Design Their Own Session Structure E.G. Whole-part- Whole, Technique-Skill-Small Sided Game, Circuit As Long As It Incorporates The Above. 59
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER MONDAY MONITOR TECHNICAL ATTRIBUTES THURSDAY MONITOR PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES TECHNICAL PHYSICAL PSYCHOLOGICAL / SOCIAL TACTICAL SUNDAY MONITOR PSYCHOSOCIAL ATTRIBUTES SUNDAY MONITOR TACTICAL ATTRIBUTES 60
WORKLOAD KEY 1=VERY LOW2=LOW 3=MID 4=HIGH 5 =VERY HIGH Under 8 Under 9 Under 10 Under 11 Under 12 Under 13 Under 14 Under 15 Under 16 Under 18 Under 21 Defending principles 2 2 3 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 Marking 2 2 2 2 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 Press 2 2 2 2 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 Defending when outnumber 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 Balance Cover 2 2 2 2 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 Tracking 2 2 2 2 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 Compactness 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 4 4 4 4 With/Withou t ball 2 3 3 3 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 Roles/Respo nsibilities 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 5 5 5 5 play diff formations 2 1 1 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 transition to defend 1 2 2 3 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 61 4v4,4v5,4v6, 4v7,4v8 2 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
WORKLOAD KEY 1=VERY LOW2=LOW 3=MID 4=HIGH 5 =VERY HIGH Under 8 Under 9 Under 10 Under 11 Under 12 Under 13 Under 14 Under 15 Under 16 Under 18 Under 21 Attacking Principles 2 3 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Playing forward 2 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Possession 2 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Playing out from the back 1 3 3 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 Transition to attack 1 3 3 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 Combinatio n play 2 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Switching play 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 Wide attacking play 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 Central attacking play 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 Play through the 1/3's 2 2 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 Inventive play final 1/3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Crossing and Finishing 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 62 Shooting 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
WORKLOAD KEY 1=VERY LOW2=LOW 3=MID 4=HIGH 5=VERY HIGH Under 8 Under 9 Under 10 Under 11 Under 12 Under 13 Under 14 Under 15 Under 16 Under 18 Under 21 Passing 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Running with ball 3 4 5 4 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 Dribbling 4 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 Turning 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 1V1,2V2'S 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Receiving 1/2 turn 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Shielding the ball 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Heading 2 2 2 2 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 Coordinatio n Agility 3 4 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Balance 3 4 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Acceleration 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Communicat ion 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 5 Respect 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Self confidence 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 5 5 63 Motivation 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PRACTICE CONTENT ATTACKING 1. Passing, Receiving And Support Quick, Accurate Ground Passing Both Feet Forward And Through Passes Playing Off One And Two Touch First Touch Half Turn. Back Foot. Check Shoulder 2. Possession Retaining Possession In Opposed, Directional Practice. Reduced Space Congested Areas 3. Movement To Receive Double Movements Show-to-go/ Go-to-show Half Turn To Create And Exploit Space Create Overloads 4. Combination Play 1-2 s Wall Passes Set/Bounce And Spin Triangles Overloads DEFENDING 1. Delaying and Denying Progress Channelling/Show inside or outside Screening When isolated 2. Pressurising Opponents Technique how to apply pressure From in front and behind Interceptions and blocks Marking and Tracking As an individual, unit, team Cover 3. Ball Contacts Heading Tackling Win it, Secure it Keep the ball after you ve won it 5. Goal Scoring Crossing Finishing Shooting 64
COACHING POINTS DEFENDING IN THE DEFENSIVE 1/3 RD TECHNICAL Pressing Individually And As A Unit, Quick Approach, Balance Sliding Distance From Opponent And Intent ( Plan) Body Shape Screening Player Or Space Distance And Balance Marking Man Or The Space Tight Or Pass On Intercepting Read The Play, Stance & Body Position Tracking Recovery Run And Balance Reading Of Play Challenging To Win The Ball Heading Distance & Direction (Length,height,width) Pressure/Cover/Balance When And Where Read Clues/Play Tackling Type (Block, Flick, Slide) Defending Crosses Body Shape Defending Out Of Balance TACTICAL Positional In Relation To Others Both Team And Opposition Distance From Opponent And Team Mate To Support Where/How Showing Opponent Intended Outcome Direction When And Where To Which Areas Team Shape, Delay Anticipation Of Opponent Movement And Ball Holders Shape Delay, Show Direction, Decision Making Timing Of The Challenge When/When Not To. Where - In Relation To Position On Pitch, Ball, Opposition, Team Awareness Of Teammates And Opponent Where - In Relation To Position On Pitch, Ball, Opposition, Team Positioning - Area, Man To Mark Movement To Delay And Prioritise PHYSICAL Acceleration Speed To Close Player /Distance Down Changes Of Direction Balance And Movement Changes Of Direction, Balance Agility, Changes Of Direction Weight Shifts Balance And Movement Acceleration Speed To Close Player /Distance Down Agility, Jumping, Changes Of Direction Balance Keeping Shape And Support Of Team Coordination, Timing Momentum Strength Spring, Jumping, Short Sharp Movements To Clear Strength To Hold Off Opponent PSYCHOLOGICAL/SOCIAL Determination Willingness To Win Ball /Work Awareness Of Opposition And Team. Communication Awareness Supporting Player, Self Control When To Challenge Concentration On Task Appetite To Defend Self Control Patience Appetite To Defend Concentration On Task Appetite To Defend Awareness Of Supporting Player & Opposition Confidence, Determination And Bravery To Win Ball Communication Between Players And Positioning Awareness, Position Mentality Communication & Bravery In Challenge Courage And Composure In Pressure Situation 65
Defending Out Of Balance Pressing Sliding Defending Crosses Screening Tackling Defending In Defensive Third Marking Pressure / Cover / Balance Intercepting Heading Challenging To Win The Ball Tracking 66
COACHING POINTS DEFENDING IN THE MIDDLE 1/3 RD TECHNICAL Pressing Individually And As A Unit, Quick Approach, Balance Sliding Distance From Opponent And Intent ( Plan) Body Shape Screening Player Or Space Distance And Balance Marking Man Or The Space Tight Or Pass On Tracking Recovery Run And Balance Reading Of Play Intercepting Read The Play, Stance & Body Position Challenging To Win The Ball Heading Distance & Direction (Length,Height,Width ) Blocking/Screening Through Passes Recovery Runs Protect And Support Defenders Tackling Type (Block, Flick, Slide) Intercepting Read The Play, Stance & Body Position TACTICAL Positional In Relation To Others Both Team And Opposition Distance From Opponent And Team Mate To Support Where/How Showing Opponent Intended Outcome Direction When And Where To Which Areas Team Shape, Delay Delay, Show Direction, Decision Making Anticipation Of Opponent Movement And Ball Holders Shape Timing Of The Challenge When/When Not To. Where - In Relation To Position On Pitch, Ball, Opposition, Team Awareness Decision Making Defensive Mentality Awareness Decision Making Defensive Mentality Where - In Relation To Position On Pitch, Ball, Opposition, Team Anticipation Of Opponent Movement And Ball Holders Shape PHYSICAL Acceleration Speed To Close Player /Distance Down Changes Of Direction Balance And Movement Changes Of Direction, Balance Balance And Movement Agility, Changes Of Direction Weight Shifts Acceleration Speed To Close Player /Distance Down Agility, Jumping, Changes Of Direction Balance Keeping Shape & Movements To Block Agility, Changes Of Direction Coordination, Timing Momentum Strength Agility, Changes Of Direction Weight Shifts PSYCHOLOGICAL/SOCIAL Determination Willingness To Win Ball /Work Awareness Of Opposition And Team. Communication On Ball Awareness Supporting Player, Self Control When To Challenge Concentration On Task Appetite To Defend Concentration On Task Appetite To Defend Self Control Patience Appetite To Defend Awareness Of Supporting Player & Opposition Confidence, Determination And Bravery To Win Ball Awareness Of Supporting Player & Opposition Confidence, Determination And Bravery To Protect Awareness, Position Mentality Self Control Patience Appetite To Defend 67
Defending Out Of Balance Pressing Sliding Recovery Runs Screening Tackling Defending In The Middle Third Marking Blocking / Screening Through Passes Intercepting Heading Challengin g To Win The Ball Tracking 68
COACHING POINTS DEFENDING, PRESSING FROM THE FRONT IN THE ATTACKING 1/3 RD TECHNICAL Pressing Individually And As A Unit, Quick Approach, Balance Sliding Distance From Opponent And Intent ( Plan) Body Shape Screening Player Or Space Distance And Balance Man Or The Space Tight Or Pass On Tracking Containing Direction And Area To Defend Recovery & Balance Intercepting Read The Play, Stance & Body Position Interception Reading Of Developing Play Challenging To Win The Ball Recovery Runs Type Of Run Where To Recover To Containing Direction And Area To Defend Sliding Distance From Opponent And Intent ( Plan) Body Shape Screening Player Or Space Distance And Balance PHYSICAL Acceleration Speed To Close Player /Distance Down Changes Of Direction Balance And Movement Changes Of Direction, Balance Balance And Movement Agility, Changes Of Direction Weight Shifts Mobility Acceleration, Deceleration, Changes Of Direction Acceleration Speed To Close Player /Distance Down Acceleration, Deceleration, Changes Of Direction Co-ordination Movement And Body Shape Changes Of Direction Balance And Movement TACTICAL Positional In Relation To Others Both Team And Opposition Distance From Opponent And Team Mate To Support Where/How Showing Opponent Intended Outcome Direction When And Where To Areas Team Shape, Delay Reading Of Play, Team Support & Shape Anticipation Of Opponent Movement And Ball Holders Shape Anticipation Showing One Direction, Player/Opponent Positioning Timing Of The Challenge When/When Not To. Awareness Of Team Mate Support And Danger Of Opponent Positional Movement To Block Passing Areas Distance From Opponent And Team Mate To Support Where/How Showing Opponent Intended Outcome Direction PSYCHOLOGICAL/SOCIAL Determination Willingness To Win Ball /Work Awareness Of Opposition And Team. Communication Awareness Supporting Player, Self Control When To Challenge Concentration On Task Appetite To Defend Concentration On Task Appetite To Defend Self Control Patience Appetite To Defend Self Control Alertness Appetite & Concentration When To Press Awareness Supporting Player, Self Control When/When Not To Press Alertness Appetite & Concentration When/Where To Recover To Awareness Supporting Player, Self Control When/When Not To Press Awareness Of Opposition And Team. Communication Awareness Supporting Player, Self Control When To Challenge 69
Defending Out Of Balance Pressing Sliding Recovery Runs Screening Tackling Defending, Pressing From The Front In The Attacking Third Marking Blocking / Screening Through Passes Interceptin g Containing Challenging To Win The Ball Tracking 70
COACHING POINTS DEVELOPING PLAY FROM THE BACK TECHNICAL Passing Technique Weight & Angles Of Pass Receiving In Line Of The Ball 1st s touch Next Decision Controlling Ball Under Pressure Body Shape To Receive Support Clever Runs To Receive, Pass Range Travel With Ball When Where To Run, Attack Space Releasing Ball Foot Communication Protecting The Ball Under Pressure Combination Play -Between Defence Midfielders Attack Passing Disguise - Weight/Angle Passing Range Short Long Disguise Pass Playing Out Against 1 Forward Opponent Playing Out Against 2/3 Strikers TACTICAL Support -Angles Of Support To Receive, Type Of Pass Dispersal Shape Early Creating Space To Receive Position-angles Of Support To Receive, Next Decision Outlets -Awareness Of Team Mates And Opponent Move & Shape Position-,space, Attitude, Next Decision Outlets -Awareness Of Team Mates Pass Range & Choice Variation When /Where Pressure Coming From 1 st Touch Is Taken Body Shape Passing Outlets When/Where To Pass Disguise When /Where Target Areas Penetration Passing Outlets When/Where And Who To Pass To Positional Starting & Movement To Create Space Player Rotation Position Defenders And Midfield Rotation To Receive PHYSICAL Coordination Movements Quick Feet Speed Acceleration, Direction Changes Strength To Hold Off Player, Movement Speed Acceleration, Direction Changes Acceleration, Deceleration, Changes Of Direction Balance, Movement Agility Strength Screening Of Ball Hold Off Pressure Agility, Balance & Co-ordination To Move Efficiently Balance Movement Change Of Direction Flexibility And Range In Legs For Varied Pass Coordination Movements To Receive Create On/Off The Ball Changes Of Direction Speed Of Movement Physiological PSYCHOLOGICAL/SOCIAL Concentration Right Pass Choice Decision Making Confidence In Ability Under Pressure, Positive Play Desire, Confidence On The Ball And To Retain Awareness, Belief Sense Of Achievement Desire, Confidence On The Ball And To Retain Calm Self Control Concentration Self Control Decision Making, Be Positive Vision Positive Play, Bravery, Early Decision Patience Not To Force Wait Until Opportunity Arises Awareness Of Opposition And Team Belief In Pass Patience Not To Force Wait Until Opportunity Arises To Play Concentration Early Decision Making 71
Passing Short Passing Disguise Passing Long Combinations Receiving Techniques Protecting The Ball Developing Play From The Back Playing Out Against 1 Striker Travel With The Ball Playing Out Against 2 Strikers Support Playing Out Against 3 Strikers 72
COACHING POINTS ROTATION, CREATIVITY AND MOVEMENT IN THE MIDDLE 1/3 RD TECHNICAL Receiving - 1st t touch Body Shape Turning Movement, Surface (Part Of Foot) Type Of Turn Passing Technique Weight & Angles Of Pass Support Clever Runs To Receive, Pass Range Travel With Ball When Where To Run, Use Of Skill To Evade Dribbling Positive 1st Touch Attack Sides Of Defenders, Skill To Evade Releasing The Ball Type Of Pass (Inside,Outside,Laces ) Receiving To Create Space In Order To Attack Combination Play Link Between Defence/Attack Switching Play Intelligent Passing In Between And Behind Defence Counter Attack (Skills Required) PHYSICAL Type Of Movement To Receive Ball Flexibility, Change Of Direction Strength & Speed Body Balance, Movement Speed Acceleration, Direction Change Acceleration, Deceleration, Changes Of Direction Balance, Movement Agility Changes Of Direction Balance Movements To Receive Strength & Movement To Receive Ball Agility Movements To Receive Balance Short/ Long Movements Agility Movements To Release Create Opportunity Mobility Acceleration & Movement To Space TACTICAL Be Clever To Realise Where The Space Is And How To Find It When, Where, Why & How Right Areas Support -Angles Of Support To Receive, Type Of Pass Outlets -Awareness Of Team Mates And Opponent Move & Shape Position-,space, Attitude, Next Decision When & Where, Attitude, Create 1v1 Between, Behind, Diagonal Choice Of Pass In To Feet Or Channels Be Clever To Realise Where The Space Is And How To Find It Angle/Distance To Receive Pass Or Play Pass When/How Timing Type Of Pass Rotation Awareness Where When And Disguise Positive Play When/How Speed Of Play And Decisions PSYCHOLOGICAL/SOCIAL Intelligence & Awareness ( Space Recognition) Intelligence & Awareness & Creativity Vision Decision Making - Success/Completion Belief Sense Of Achievement, Intelligence & Awareness & Creativity Desire, Confidence On The Ball And To Retain Belief Sense Of Achievement, Intelligence & Awareness & Creativity Patience - Composure To Make Right Decision At The Right Time Intelligence & Awareness ( Space Recognition) Patience - Composure To Make Right Decision At The Right Time Intelligence & Awareness ( Space Recognition) Cleverness Risk Taking Confidence To Keep Trying Alertness & Concentration To See Opportunity 73
Passing Counter Attack Receiving Intelligent Passing Turning Switching Play Rotation, Creativity And Movement In The Middle 1/3rd Support Combination Play Travel With The Ball Receiving To Create Space Type Of Ball Release Dribbling 74
COACHING POINTS CREATIVE MOVEMENT, COMBINATIONS, CROSSING AND FINISHING IN THE ATTACKING 1/3 RD TECHNICAL Receiving - 1 st Touch Body Shape Releasing Skills, Body Shape, Pass Choice Clever Runs Receiving 1st s touch Body Shape Turning Movement, Surface (Part Of Foot) Type Of Turn Ball Control Different Surfaces (Part Of Foot) Combination Play Link Attack Touch & Tempo 1v1 Skills Creativity To Beat Defender (Dribble, Pass) Attacking Crosses Type Of Cross (High, Low, Floated) Attacking Heading Attacking Play In Box (Head Down) Finishing In & Around The Box 1st Touch Finishing Scoring From Distance Shot Techniques PHYSICAL Type Of Movement To Receive Ball Acceleration, Changes Of Direction Type Of Movement To Receive Ball Flexibility, Change Of Direction Strength & Speed Movement To Receive Ball Changes Of Direction Agility Movements To Receive Movement, Acceleration And Speed Of Play Movement, Acceleration, Jumping Spring Reading Timing Height Of Jump Movement, Acceleration, Jumping Sharp Movements Directional Changes To Escape Attack Space Movement, Acceleration, Jumping TACTICAL Be Clever To Realise Where The Space Is And How To Find It Where And When To Release, Disguise Be Clever To Realise Where The Space Is And How To Find It When, Where, Why & How Areas 1st Touch Away From Pressure, Awareness Of Players Around Angle/Distance To Receive Pass Or Play Pass When /Where To Move Create Space-team Mate Be Clever To Realise Where The Space Areas To Target When /Where To Move Create Space-team Mate Be Clever To Realise Where The Space Areas To Target When /Where To Move Create Space-team Mate Be Clever To Realise Where The Space Areas To Target PSYCHOLOGICAL Intelligence & Awareness ( Space Recognition) Concentration, Ability To See Opportunities Intelligence & Awareness Ball Retention Intelligence & Awareness & Creativity Intelligence & Awareness Ball Retention Patience - Composure To Make Right Decision At The Right Time Positive Play (Success) Belief Intelligence & Awareness Positive Attitude Cleverness To Escape Defender Intelligence & Awareness Positive Attitude Cleverness To Escape Defender, Concentration Belief Positive Attitude Sense Of Achievement 75
Finishing In And Around The Box Passing Receiving Attacking Heading Turning 1 Touch Finishing Support Scoring From Distance Creative Movement Crossing And Finishing In The Attacking 1/3rd Travel With The Ball 1 V 1 Skills Dribbling Intelligen t Passing Type Of Ball Release / Cross Switching Play Combinati on Play Receiving To Create Space 76
BEST PRACTICE SESSIONS POSSESSION - 1 77
BEST PRACTICE SESSIONS POSSESSION 2 78
BEST PRACTICE SESSIONS POSSESSION 3 79
BEST PRACTICE SESSIONS POSSESSION 4 80
BEST PRACTICE SESSIONS DEFENDING 1 81
BEST PRACTICE SESSIONS DEFENDING 2 82
BEST PRACTICE SESSIONS DEFENDING 3 83
BEST PRACTICE SESSIONS DEFENDING 4 84
PSYCHO-SOCIAL & PSYCHO-MOTOR CHARACTERISTICS Psycho-social Characteristics Foundation Phase (Under 9 s, 10 s & 11 s) Social Skills Not Yet Developed Lack Of Competitive Nature Social Acceptance Compromised (Desire To Fit In) Psycho-motor Characteristics Foundation Phase (Under 9 s, 10 s & 11 s) Ability To Perform Bodily Movement Is Compromised Through Initial Growth Spurt Motor Performance Compromised Due To Consciousness To Social Acceptance (Desire To Fit In) Youth Development Phase (Under 12 s, 13 s, 14 s, 15 s & 16 s) Bodily Awareness Cognitive Recognition Develops Increase In Intrinsic Motivation/Strive To Win Social Cohesion Is Increased Professional Development Phase (Under 17+) Social Independence (Living Away From Home) Personal Development (Life Responsibilities) Increase In External Pressures To Succeed Enhancement In Social Cohesion Youth Development Phase (Under 12 s, 13 s, 14 s, 15 s & 16 s) Second Period Of Compromisation In Motor Skills Due To Second Major Growth Spurt Motivation Visible In Bodily Movements (Competitiveness) Awareness Of Own Motor Skills Strengths And Weaknesses. Professional Development Phase (Under 17+) Transition To Full Maturity And Mastery Of Cognitive Motor Skills In Adulthood Awareness Of Motor Skills Strengths And Weaknesses (Self And Others) 85