GLOBAL PREMIER SOCCER GPS SET PIECE S & RE-STARTS 11v11
GPS CURRICULUM METHODOLOGY U4 - U8 JUNIORS U9-U12 JUNIOR PREMIER U13-U18 PREMIER 18+ PREMIER Player Evaluation & Assessment FUN-Damental Practice to develop PRACTICE TO COMPETE PRACTICE TO WIN AIM: To allow players of all ages and abilities, to develop to their full potential, in an ENJOYABLE, CHALLENGING and POSITIVE environment. OBJECTIVES: Create a clear and simple pathway for player development. Always keep the player at the centre of the development process. Allow players as much active time with a ball each as possible. Teach the principles of the game. Teach roles not positions. Acknowledge that players will learn and develop at different speeds. To keep a fresh and current outlook on the changes in young player development. Create a deep and underlying passion for the sport of soccer at all ages.
SCORE METHODOLOGY GPS recommends that all practice sessions follow the S.C.O.R.E. method: SIMPLE. Stick to one theme during your practice session. Choose 2 or 3 core coaching points and reinforce them throughout the session. CHALLENGING. Ensure that the players are posed problems that they need to find solutions to. Provide guidance and help when they need it. ORGANIZED. Plan every detail of your session - how many players, space and equipment. Ensure that your sessions have the appropriate pace and progression to challenge all of your players. RELEVANT. Ensure that the exercises in your session are relevant to the game. ENJOYABLE. The players should walk away from every practice having thoroughly enjoyed the session and learning at least one new aspect of the game.
GPS SET PIECE S & RE-STARTS GPS SET PIECES & RE-STARTS THIS DOCUMENT WILL LOOK AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PHASE 1. Corner kicks (Attacking & Defending) PHASE 2. Free Kicks (attacking & Defending) PHASE 3. Throw In re-starts PHASE 4. Kick Off PHASE 5. Penalty Kicks CORNER KICKS. ATTACKING DEFENDING SHORT CORNER S /SIGNALS THROW IN S TO RETAIN POSSESSION COMBINATIONS TO PENETRATE FREE KICKS QUICK RE-START ATTACKING DEFENDING (WALL) KICK OFF QUICK ATTACK RETAIN POSSESSION
11v11 ATTACKING CORNERS TECHNICAL: Attacking Zones Half 11v11 Field. Mark out 10x20 yard box in front of goal split into 3 equal zones. Player calls number of zone they will aim for Player 1 attacks zone 1 (front post) Player 2 stand in zone 2 (on the GK) Player 3 attacks zone 3 (Back post) Player 4 attacks zone 4 Attack zone with power and purpose and dominate zone Player 2 react to drop downs Corner taker make recovery run towards corner of penalty area 3 2 1 Player 5 attacks zone 5 (penalty spot) Player 6 attacks zone 6 Add defenders Player 7 holds edge of area with 2 defenders providing defensive cover TECHNICAL: Blockers Player 1, 2 & 3 (smaller players start in by the GK) start on the 6 yard box Player 4,5 & 6 (best headers of ball) start on the edge of the area. As ball about to be crossed player 4,5 & 6 attack the ball. Player 1,2 & 3 move out towards the edge of the area and look to block the run of the defenders marking player 1,2 & 3. This needs to be done subtly and cleverly so not to give away a foul. Clever play to block defenders - body shape and be cute when blocking. Attack ball with power and purpose Add more defenders 3 2 1 1 player holds the edge of the area and 2 provide defensive cover
11v11 ATTACKING CORNERS TECHNICAL: Short Corner Timing & speed of movement Player 1 & 2 stand over the ball and play a short corner Weight and accuracy of pass of passing 3 1 Player 3 breaks from the pack and runs out about 10 yards from front post Players 4,5,6 & 7 make runs to front, middle, back post and penalty spot Player 8 holds edge of are while 2 players provide defensive cover Player 1 & 2 look to combine to beat any defender that approaches. Exploit 2v1 - dribble or pass Cross or set for a shot Signal for this routine is the corner taker stand with their hands on their hips See below 2 TECHNICAL: Short Corner Timing & speed of movement Player 1 & 2 stand over the ball and play a short corner Player 3 breaks from the pack and runs out about 10 yards from front post Player 1 over laps player 2 to draw defender away. Player 2 passes to player 3 who looks to set to player 2 on the overlapping run Quality of passing Signal for this routine is the corner taker bounces the ball twice before placing it on the ground. Add defenders 3 2 1 Players 4,5,6 & 7 make runs to front, middle, back post and penalty spot Player 8 holds edge of are while 2 players provide defensive cover
11v11 ATTACKING CORNERS TECHNICAL: Near post shot Player 1 plays short to player 2. Player 1 makes overlapping run. Player 2 dribbles towards defender to commit player before playing to player 1. Players 3-7 stand in a huddle on far corner of area to leave space by front post. All players make a back post run. Player 3 breaks from the pack to make an angled run towards 6 yard box. Player 1 passes along the floor for player 3 to run in and strike first time for goal. All players follow in shot. Exploit 2v1 - Pass or dribble Quality and weight of pass Signal for this routine is the corner taker bounces the ball twice before placing it on the ground. Add Defenders Defenders try and win possession and play up to halfway line 3 2 1 Player 8 and two others provide defensive TECHNICAL: Near post shot pt2 Player 1 plays short to player 2. Player 1 makes overlapping run. Player 2 dribbles towards defender and uses player 1 run as a decoy to beat defender and cut ball back for player 3 Players 3-7 stand in a huddle on far corner of area to leave space by front post. All players make a back post run. Player 3 breaks from the pack to make an angled run towards 6 yard box for a first time strike at goal All players follow in shot. Player 8 and two others provide defensive Timing & speed and angle of movement Quality of passing Signal for this routine is the corner taker bounces the ball twice before placing it on the ground. Add Defenders Defenders try and win possession and play up to halfway line 3 2 1
11v11 ATTACKING CORNERS TECHNICAL: Step over shot Timing & speed of movement Player 1 plays short to player 2. Player 1 makes overlapping run. Player 2 dribbles towards defender and uses player 1 run as a decoy to beat defender and cut ball back for player 3 Quality of passing 3 1 Players 3-7 stand in a huddle on far corner of area to leave space by front post. All players make a back post run. Player 3 breaks from the pack to make an angled run past penalty spot. Add Defenders 2 Player 3 steps over the ball. Player 4 makes a delayed run behind player 3 to strike dummied ball for goal Defenders try and win possession and play up to halfway line Player 8 and two others provide defensive TECHNICAL: Step over shot pt 2 Player 1 plays short to player 2. Player 1 makes overlapping run. Player 2 dribbles towards defender to commit player before playing to player 1. Players 3-7 stand in a huddle on far corner of area to leave space by front post. All players make a back post run. Player 3 breaks from the pack to make an angled run towards past penalty spot towards ball Player 1 passes along the floor for player 3 who steps over ball and fakes shot Player 4 makes a delayed run from the pack to strike the dummied ball towards goal Timing & speed of movement Quality of passing Signal for this routine is the corner taker bounces the ball twice before placing it on the ground. Add defenders Defenders try and win possession and play up to halfway line 3 2 1 Player 8 and two others provide defensive
11v11 DEFENSIVE CORNERS TECHNICAL: Zonal Player 1 stands 10 yards from where the kick will be taken. As soon as the ball is past player 1, player sprints into a forward position for any ball cleared or if the GK catches the ball to quickly distribute to start a counter attack Player 2 & 3 stand arms length from either goal post. Player 4,5 & 6 stand on front middle and back post points of the six yard box. Player 7 & 8 start either side on the penalty box Player 9 hold the edge of the area and player 10 holds a high position. TECHNICAL: Part Man Marking/ Part Zonal GK positions a yard off goal line and arms distance from the front post. Move across goal as ball moves. Player 1 stands 10 yards from where the kick will be taken. As soon as the ball is past player 1, player sprints into a forward position for any ball cleared or if the GK catches the ball to quickly distribute to start a counter attack Player 2 & 3 stand arms length from either goal post. Player 4,5 & 6 stand on front middle and back post points of the six yard box. Body shape to see both ball and attackers Attack ball with power and purpose Clear ball up and away in direction ball came from. Can you hit a forward player? Swarm around any knock down and win second ball Add attackers Defenders try and win possession and play up to halfway line Half turn to see ball and attackers. Clear ball in direction ball came from, to number 7 if possible then sprint to counter attack Stay close to attacker, try and slow run. Get to ball first Tallest players mark tallest opposition Competition - 1 point for every goal 1 point each time ball cleared to number 1 or 10 Player 7, 8 & 9 mark opposition tallest players Player 10 hold high position for counter attack
11v11 ATTACKING FREE KICKS TECHNICAL: Direct Shot Half 8v8 Field (40x45 yard area) Best striker of a ball) places the ball to shoot Player 3 holds the edge of the area for any knock downs Player 4 & 5 make runs into the area to attack rebounds. Player 5 & 6 provide defensive cover GK have high start position Check position of GK Aim for space in the goal Concentrate on technique Rebounds Shoot from various start positions TECHNICAL: Combination around wall Have player placing the ball take big run up to act as a visual cue for movements 2 players stand each end of the wall looking disinterested in the play. As kicker makes run to fake a shot 1 player checks backwards of the side of the wall (to give natural body shape to set ball) to receive pass from kick taker and set to player on other side making forward run. As ball is passed player 2 spins off other side of wall to strike set ball to goal All other players set up away from wall and follow in for rebounds Take time to ensure set up correct Speed and timing of movements Quick sharp movements Weight and accuracy of pass Add defenders Set up from different areas of the field 2 player back to provide defensive cover
11v11 ATTACKING FREE KICKS TECHNICAL: Cross to finish. Start with only wall as opposition Have player placing the ball take big run up to act as a visual cue for movements As kicker begins run up player 1 runs behind the wall to receive a pass in the channel and looks to cross Players break from huddle to attack cross. 2 players provide defensive cover Clever disguise of pass Look before crossing ball Timing and speed of runs into box Add defenders Set up from different areas of the field TECHNICAL: Wide area Player places the ball and takes a big run up as if to swing in a cross. One of the 2 players providing defensive cover will make a run into the middle of the field to receive a pass. As pass is played, one player breaks from the huddle and makes a run across the box into the space for a first time through pass to be played. Players in the huddle drift away to create space and follow in for rebounds Take time to set up 3 players in huddle look as if they will follow in for rebounds Clever disguise of pass Add defenders Set up from different areas of the
11v11 DEFENDING FREE KICKS TECHNICAL: Defensive Wall Set Up Place a ball within shooting distance from goal. GK to organize defensive wall within 20 seconds of ball being placed. Outside player in between ball and nearest goal post to the ball (shown by white line) 3 players in wall Make sure GK can see the ball while protecting other side of goal (yellow line) Vary position shot taken from Other players marking attackers TECHNICAL: Defending long free kick GK to organize defensive shape and maintain a good high line. and marking all attackers goal side and ball side. Back 4 to hold line and mark attackers Nearest player to attack ball Other defenders drop to cover Midfielders swarm on any knock downs Attack ball with power and purpose Clear ball up and away in direction ball came from Swarm and win knock downs GK anticipate over hit kick and dominate area Counter attack - Hit player CF early Vary position of kick
11v11 Quick Free kicks TECHNICAL: Quick free kick game Full 8v8/11v11 field 2 teams both playing 4-3-3 Teams compete for possession to score. The coach will, at random, award a free kick for either team. The team awarded the free kick have to react quickly to set the ball and take a quick free kick. The nearest two players go to the ball, one player placing and passing the ball the other receiving and beginning the attack. Quick reaction to award of free kick Quick penetration from free kick Forward pass/movements Retain possession Defending team must get all players behind the ball before the kick is taken. A point is awarded to the team for every player not behind the ball on the opposing team. TECHNICAL: Preventing quick free kick Full 11v11 field 2 teams both playing 4-3-3 Teams compete for possession to score. The coach will, at random, award a free kick for either team. The team awarded the free kick have to react quickly to set the ball and take a quick free kick. The defending team must try and get someone in front of the ball as quickly as possible to prevent it being taken quickly and allow the team to regain shape. If defending team allows a quick free kick attacking team awarded a goal Nearest player get to and stand in front of the ball to delay taking of kick
11v11 Throw In Combinations TECHNICAL: Throw in combinations Half 11v11 Field. Start unopposed. When opposed both teams play 4-3-3 Play starts with a throw in for attacking team. Place balls all around the edge of the field. Attacking team throw ball into play and try to score, defending team to win possession and get ball to half way line. Once ball is finished attacking team get new ball in play via a throw in. Quality and weight of throw Supporting runs 11 starts as the option to throw the ball down the line. Player 11 makes slow movement towards the thrower to draw defender closer before moving infield at speed. When space is created in behind player 11, player 10 accelerate down the line to receive the throw. Thrower provides an option from behind. Player 9 moves away from play to create space and get into penalty area for cross TECHNICAL: Throw in combinations Half 11v11 Field. Start unopposed. When opposed both teams play 4-3-3 Play starts with a throw in for attacking team. Place balls all around the edge of the field. Attacking team throw ball into play and try to score, defending team to win possession and get ball to half way line. Quality and weight of throw Throw ball to feet or space Supporting runs Player 11 makes a slow run towards the ball to draw defender close creating space down the line. Player 10 makes a fast move into the space as a decoy run. Player 11 then moves infield to receive the throw. Player 6 & 8 move to create space and provide passing option
11v11 Throw in combinations TECHNICAL: Throw In combinations. Both teams play 4-3-3 Player 11 and 10 start near each other. Player 10 moves slowly towards the ball to draw defender close. Ball is thrown over player 10 to player 11. As this is done player 10 spins to receive a lay off to receive facing goal. Quality and weight of throw Quality of set Firm, crisp passes to back foot Other players move away to create space before looking to become passing option once throw is taken Thrower move forward if defensive cover is sufficient, or covers if necessary TECHNICAL: Switch from a throw Player 5 checks back into space to receive throw. As ball thrown player 4 & 2 disperse to create space. Ball switched with crisp firm passes to back foot. Quality and weight of throw Throw ball to feet or space Firm, crisp passes to back foot Thrower move forward if defensive cover is sufficient, or covers if necessary
11v11 Kick Off TECHNICAL: Kick off combination 11v11 field 9 & 10 stand over the ball, 7 & 11 start in wide positions. Observe the formation and start positions and decide which side team will attack. Weight and accuracy of passing Combination play Exploit overloads Pass gets played wide to either 7 or 11 who make forward run once ball is played. Full back looks to over lap with 8 and 10 looking to make supporting run. 9 and weak side wide player look to attack penalty area for a cross 4 & 5 push up to squeeze play TECHNICAL: Kick off combinations 11v11 field Player 9 & 10 start on the ball and play a forward pass for 11 or 7 to receive with an out to in run. Ball side full back looks to over lap into space created by 7 or 11 s out to in run. Weight and accuracy of passing Combination play Exploit overloads As soon as pass is played 9 & 10 make forward runs and look to get in behind opposition defence. 4 & 5 push up to squeeze play
11v11 Kick Off TECHNICAL: Kick off combination - quick attack 11v11 field Player 9 & 10 start on the ball and play back to either CB As ball is travelling Player 3 gets high and wide in position to receive pass. Weight and accuracy of passing Combination play Exploit overloads 11 also pushes high and wide to receive from 3. Player 10 & 8 push forward into a position to combine with 11 6 holds and back 4 push up and squeeze play TECHNICAL: Kick off - Extreme Press 8v8 field This is a surprise press to be done once or twice during a game. (Straight from first game kick off or after conceding a goal). If the opposition play a backwards pass player 9 & 10 look to hunt the ball down with pace and aggression for 10 seconds to which ever player receives the ball. Player 2,3,7,8 & 11 press the nearest players to deny space and prevent forward passing option. Pace and aggression in the press Press to win Cover and balance to block forward passing options Make sure first pass finds a teammate when possession is regained. 4 & 5 push forwards and condense play.
11v11 Penalty Kicks TECHNICAL: Penalty Kick 11v11 goal with penalty spot 12 yards from centre of goal. Approach ball at an angle Sanding foot next to the ball, toe pointing to target Clean strike on the ball Aim low in the corners TECHNICAL: Goalkeeping at Penalty Kicks 11v11 goal with penalty spot 12 yards from centre of goal. Set position - Feet shoulder width apart - Knees slightly bent - Elbows tucked in hands ready Look at attackers body shape Look at attackers eyes, hips and standing foot Attacking step to dive Push ball away from goal