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2v1s | Controlling Possession 🟩 Set Up: ✔️ 30 by 30 space with coned mini goals inside the playing area and a pair of escape gates (red) on the outside of the playing area. Place a pair of goals offset on opposite sides of playing area. 👕 Teams: ✔️⚫️ Attackers ✔️ 🔴 Defenders 🗣️ How to play: ✔️⚫️s Work together to escape through a central gate (black cones), complete a pass and finally breakout the area to score on goal. ✔️🔴s win the ball and escape through the red gates. ♻️ Swap the roles of the players. 🚧 Constraints 🏆Reward: Additional goals for every gate the ⚫️s travel through before scoring. 👨‍🏫 Review: Dribble or pass to control possession. 🚫 Restriction: Change the demands before scoring. Pass through a gate, dribble through a gate, then score. @Coach_Temisan @LloydOwers @Coach_Osku @205_Academy @TheS_Resource @JB_SoccerCoach @SessionShareNet @PeterPrickett ⚽️ Created On: @SSPlanner

Active Defending is one of my 9 coaching principles. And it's something I believe we should develop from a young age. Too often, I see young players defending by reacting to what the opponent does. They wait for the opponent to make a move. They allow the ball carrier too much time and space. They follow opponents instead of anticipating what might happen next. And sometimes, they're simply afraid of getting beaten. I want something different. I want players who take responsibility for defending and actively try to influence the game. Let me explain how I approach it. // 1. Don't wait for the opponent to make a decision When an opponent receives the ball, I want our nearest defender to recognise the situation immediately. Can they close the space? Can they apply pressure? Can they prevent the opponent from turning? Can they force the opponent into a less dangerous area? The goal is to make the opponent's decisions more difficult. For example, imagine an opposing midfielder receiving the ball with their back to our goal. If we allow them time and space, they can turn, look forward, and potentially create a dangerous situation. But if our midfielder closes the space quickly, the situation changes. Now the opponent might need to protect the ball, play backwards, or make a quicker decision. That's Active Defending. // 2. Aggressive doesn't mean reckless This is an important distinction. I want players who defend aggressively, but that doesn't mean running towards every opponent at full speed. Sometimes the right decision is to press immediately. Sometimes it's to slow down, control the distance, and prevent the opponent from progressing. And sometimes it's to delay the attack while teammates recover their positions. For example, in a 1v1 situation, a defender might approach quickly but then slow down before reaching the attacker. Why? To avoid getting beaten too easily and give themselves a better chance of winning the ball. The key is recognising when to: Apply immediate pressure. Challenge and try to win possession. Delay the opponent. Protect the most dangerous space. // 3. Defending is an individual and collective responsibility One player can apply excellent pressure, but if teammates don't react, the opponent might easily play around it. This is why I want the whole team to defend actively. When our winger presses the opposing fullback, what happens around them? Does our midfielder close the nearby passing option? Does our fullback support the pressure? Do the players behind adjust their positions? Good defending isn't just about the player closest to the ball. It's also about how teammates support that player's actions. // 4. Train players to recognise defensive situations How do we develop this in training? I like using directional small-sided games where players constantly need to defend, react, and make decisions. For example, a 4v4 or 5v5 game with goals. When the opponent has possession, encourage players to: Close space quickly. Apply pressure on the ball. Recognise opportunities to win possession. Cover teammates and protect dangerous spaces. React immediately when possession changes. Some simple coaching cues: Can you get closer? Can you prevent them from turning? Is there an opportunity to win the ball? If your teammate presses, how can you help? If you can't win it, what space must you protect? I also think it's important to recognise good defensive actions even when they don't lead directly to winning the ball. Forcing an opponent backwards, preventing a forward pass, or delaying an attack can all be successful defensive actions. // One final thought. We often talk about teaching players how to defend. But I believe we should also teach them to want to defend. To enjoy competing for the ball. To take responsibility when their team doesn't have possession. To see defending as an opportunity to influence the game, rather than something they simply have to do. Active Defending isn't about chasing the ball. It's about taking responsibility, making good decisions, and actively trying to win the ball or prevent the opponent from progressing. // P.S. Want to build brave, fast, and competitive players? Learn how to apply these 9 principles inside Football Coaching Hub. Try 7 days free: skool.com/football-coaching-…

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For my #SundayShare here's my session plan from this weeks FA CPD event. Working with a very good U14s JPL team who were a treat to coach, but they were a higher level than the teams that the coaches attending were working with. Good opportunity to talk about the STEP principle

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A comprehensive 1-4-3-3 training session establishing the goalkeeper as the deep playmaker, progressing from dynamic activation and rondos into high-repetition patterns and game-realistic build-outs. 205 club weekly session plan W42 - Warmup, movement patterns, rondos, SSGs @TacticalPad videos, notes: 205sports.org/l/vbx2a3ftvi #SundayShare @SundayShare10 @JustCoachMD @Coach_Osku @TheS_Resource @AcademySCoach @SessionShareNet @SSPlanner

5v4 | Defending Wide Areas 📌 Defending in wide areas. ⚙️ Set-Up: ➡️ On a 1/4 of a pitch section up the playing area. Have a larger goal at one end and x 2 manikins at the opposite end. 👕 Teams: ⚫️s & 🟢 (GK) vs 🔴s 🧰 How to Play: ☑️ A GK 🟢, 2 x CBs, 1 x FB and 1 x CM (⚫️s) defend the larger goal. If they win possession, they score by passing the ball off the blue manikins or running the ball between them. ☑️ The 🔴s attack the larger goal. A SK, WM and FB are positioned in the main playing area, whilst a CM (🔴) is placed just along the line just outside of the playing area. ☑️ The 🔴s CM is fixed behind that line until the ball crosses the orange dashed line; at this point, the 🔴 CM can join the attack. 🚧 Constraints: 🏆Reward: Bonus goals for each minute of defending without conceding. 👨‍🏫 Review: The compactness of the defensive unit to deny scoring opportunities. 🚫 Restriction: A moving offside line for the defenders to practice at different heights. @SundayShare10 #SundayShare @Coach_Osku @JB_SoccerCoach @205_Academy @PeterPrickett @TheS_Resource @SessionShareNet ⚽️ Created On: @SSPlanner

Forward Mentality is one of my 9 coaching principles. And it's probably one of the easiest to misunderstand. Forward Mentality doesn't mean always playing forward. It doesn't mean kicking long balls, forcing difficult passes, or attacking as quickly as possible in every situation. It's about teaching players to look forward first and recognise opportunities to progress. Let me explain how I approach it. // 1. Look forward first Whenever a player has the ball, I want them to recognise what is happening in front of them. Can they: Dribble into available space? Pass to a teammate in a better position? Break an opponent's defensive line? Combine with teammates to progress? If there's a good opportunity to go forward, I want them to take it. // 2. Don't force forward actions This is where decision-making becomes important. Sometimes the opponent has closed the space. Sometimes the forward passing options aren't available. Forcing the ball forward isn't necessarily brave or intelligent. In these situations, keeping possession can be the better decision. But there's an important difference between keeping possession with purpose and simply passing the ball around. // 3. Recycle possession to create the next opportunity Let's use a simple example. Our centre-back receives the ball during build-up. A midfielder moves into the space between the opponent's pressing lines. If the passing lane is open, I want the centre-back to recognise it and play forward. But what if the opponent closes that passing lane? Instead of forcing the pass, our centre-back might play sideways to the other centre-back or back to the goalkeeper. Why? To change the angle, move the opponent, and potentially create a new opportunity to progress. That's still Forward Mentality. // 4. Train the behaviour, not just the action How do we develop this in training? I like using directional small-sided games where players constantly need to recognise opportunities to progress. For example, a 5v5 game with mini goals. Players can pass forward, sideways, or backwards. But I want them constantly looking for opportunities to break lines and advance. Some simple coaching cues: Can you play forward? Is there space to dribble? Can you break a line? If not, how can we create a better opportunity? We can also use KPIs to reinforce the behaviours we want to see. For example, tracking how often players recognise and exploit opportunities to progress, rather than simply counting forward passes. // One final thought. If you constantly tell players to pass forward, they may start following your instructions instead of reading the game. That's not what we want. We want players who recognise situations, make their own decisions, and understand when to progress and when to keep possession. Forward Mentality isn't about always playing forward. It's about always looking for the opportunity to do so. // P.S. Want to build brave, fast, and competitive players? Learn how to apply these 9 principles inside Football Coaching Hub. Try 7 days free: skool.com/football-coaching-…

Bravery on the Ball is one of my 9 coaching principles. And I believe it's one of the most important behaviours we can develop in young players. Too often, players choose the safest option. They pass backwards when they could turn. They avoid receiving the ball under pressure. They pass to a teammate instead of taking an opponent on. Sometimes these are good decisions. But sometimes they're simply afraid of making a mistake. That's what I want to change. // 1. Encourage players to take responsibility I want players who are willing to receive the ball, even when an opponent is close. Players who don't hide behind opponents or avoid difficult situations. For example, imagine a midfielder receiving the ball with an opponent pressing from behind. Can they receive, protect the ball, and turn? Can they recognise an opportunity to play forward? Or is the best decision to play back to a teammate? All three might be good decisions. The important thing is that the player has the confidence to recognise the situation and make a decision. // 2. Bravery doesn't mean taking unnecessary risks This is an important distinction. I don't want players trying to dribble past three opponents every time they receive the ball. And I don't want them forcing difficult passes when better options are available. Bravery on the Ball isn't about making the riskiest decision. It's about having the courage to make the right decision, even when it's difficult. Sometimes that means dribbling past an opponent. Sometimes it means receiving under pressure. And sometimes it means protecting the ball and keeping possession. // 3. How coaches react to mistakes matters Imagine a young player trying to turn under pressure. They lose the ball. What happens next? If the coach immediately shouts at them to play it safe, what might the player learn? Next time, they might avoid turning altogether. This is why I try to evaluate decisions rather than just outcomes. Was there space to turn? Did the player recognise the opportunity? Was the decision reasonable? If the answer is yes, I want to encourage that behaviour, even if the execution wasn't successful. We can improve the execution through training. But it's much harder to develop brave players if they're constantly afraid of making mistakes. // 4. Train bravery through game situations I believe bravery develops when players repeatedly face situations that require it. For example, use a 4v4 or 5v5 game with opponents applying real pressure. Encourage players to: Receive the ball under pressure. Turn when space is available. Take opponents on in 1v1 situations. Protect possession when necessary. Find solutions instead of avoiding difficult situations. Some simple coaching cues: Can you receive? Can you turn? Can you take your opponent on? What did you see? What could you do differently next time? The idea isn't to demand risky actions. It's to create an environment where players feel confident enough to try, make mistakes, learn, and try again. // One final thought. We often tell young players to be brave. But then we criticise them when their brave decisions don't work. We can't expect players to take responsibility if we're only comfortable with their decisions when they succeed. Bravery on the Ball isn't about avoiding mistakes. It's about having the confidence to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and keep trying. // P.S. Want to build brave, fast, and competitive players? Learn how to apply these 9 principles inside Football Coaching Hub. Try 7 days free: skool.com/football-coaching-…

⚽️ Detail First Coaching ⚽ Great session working with a CAT 1 Academy player yesterday — breaking down the full receiving-to-finish chain: 🔹 Smart movement to create space & receive on the move 🔹 First touch that sets the NEXT action, not just a touch to control 🔹 Calm, decisive finishing The progression across every rep was brilliant to see. Small details, big differences. 💯 Thanks to our sponsor @MarveeWoods #Coaching #Development #Academy #Technical #Finishing

Develop combinations of play, cover defending, communication, 3rd man runs with this small-sided game 6v6 3-zone overlap - progressive play SSG Pitch divided into 3 zones - initially 3v2 in defending zone, 1v1 in central zone - wingbacks allowed to overlap on progressive pass through center mid @TacticalPad video + notes: 205sports.org/l/p93v30q72 @JustCoachMD @Coach_Osku @TheS_Resource @SessionShareNet

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Transitional Rondo | Three Teams 📌 Stretching the pitch and making defenders uncomfortable 🧩 Set-Up: 📋 Pitch Size: 30 by 20 yard playing space. Split the field in half. 👕Teams: 🔴’s vs ⚫️’s plus 🟢s
 ⏯️ How to Play: ▶️ 🔴’s vs ⚫️’s competing for possession. The 🟢s act as the neutral team throughout the practice. ▶️ If the 🔴’s or ⚫️’s lose/win the ball, they must transition quickly from defence to attack or attack to defence. The attacking team uses the 🟢s to stay in control during this moment. ▶️ A split pass or a wall pass is how the attacking team scores. ▶️ The defending team can score by regaining the ball and securing it for 2 passes (allowing the transition to happen) 🚧 Constraints: 🏆 Reward: Defenders must stay in if the attacking team puts together a 10-15 pass sequence. 👨‍🏫 Review: How quickly can the attackers stretch the pitch when they transition from defence? 🚫 Restriction: The attackers can only make 5 passes in a half, and the ball must be moved into the opposite half. @Coach_Osku @TheS_Resource @JB_SoccerCoach @205_Academy @SessionShareNet ⚽️ Created On: @ssplanner

⚽️ Detail First Coaching ✅ Great session this morning with 4 academy lads — laser-focused on passing & receiving: 🔹 First touch control 🔹 Body shape to receive 🔹 Quick, sharp passing 🔹 Communication on the ball Simple doesn’t mean easy. Excellence lives in the details. ⚽🔥 📍 Want in? Sessions run 📆 Mondays Eveninhs & Saturday mornings 📍Shooters North Weald Drop a message or Email detailfirstcoaching@Gmail.com to book your spot! Thanks to our sponsors @mwfapodcast #coaching #academy #development #technical #session

Develop 1v1 attacking and defending roles, receiving from angles with pressure with this small-sided game 1v1 receive to attack Attack advances into grid, receives from wide teammate - defender must engage, close off options, look to recover and counter @JustCoachMD @Coach_Osku @TheS_Resource @SessionShareNet @SSPlanner

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2v1 | Combine in Wide Areas 📌 Exploring 2v1s in wide areas 🔁 Set-Up: ➡️ Split the pitch into 3 equal zones of 10 by 12. Place an orange scoring zone at one end with 2 x mini goals placed on one side of the final zone (acting as crossing options). ➡️ Add a red scoring zone in the first third of the pitch for the defending team to escape into. 👕 Teams: ⚫️ Possession team, 🔴 Defending team How to Play: ➡️ ⚫️s work the ball through the thirds. They must get the ball into the orange shaded zone, then try to cross into one of the mini goals. ➡️ 🔴 (1) must defend in the first zone and then recover to block the cross in the final zone. 🔴 (2) in the central zone must delay the attack so 🔴 (1) can get into a blocking position. If the 🔴’s win the ball, they attack the red shaded zone in a 2v2. 🚧 Constraints: 🏆Reward: A bonus ⚽️ for the defending team if the ⚫️s don’t score to incentivise the defending. 👨‍🏫 Review: The ⚫️s movements and timing of runs to create scoring chances. 🚫 Restriction: Place a 6-second time limit on the ⚫️s attack, which means the 🔴’s can go anywhere if the time runs out. @PeterPrickett @Coach_Osku @205_Academy @JB_SoccerCoach @TheS_Resource @SessionShareNet @allenaremania ⚽️ Created On: @SSPlanner