Training Sessions
Area training
Advantages of Area Training
below). Set-up an exercise the players already know in 2 of these areas and use the other 2 areas to teach them a new exercise. Small sided games and functional technique exercises are great for the Area training.
- Clear organization - Set structure - Small groups of players per area - Everyone is continuously engaged - Lots of ball contact for every player - Players know what they have to do - Lots of exercises per player - High intensity - Trainer is a motivator, not a police officer
VAK 1
VAK 2
VAK 3
VAK 4
How does it work? The playing field is divided into 4 areas (20x12 meters each), with a space of 2 meters between every area (see diagram
The organization of an Area Training 1. Warm-up
2a. Area 1
2b. Area 2 C
B
D A
Objective:
Objective:
Objective:
Improve fast feet with the ball
Improve passing in a Y-form
Improve 1v1 with two small goals on 1 side
Contents:
Contents:
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- Player A passes to player B - Player B turns and passes to player C - Player C receives the ball and passes to D - D receives the ball and dribbles to A - Every player rotates 1 position
The group is split up into 2 groups Group 1 uses areas 1 and 2 Group 2 uses areas 3 and 4 All players have a ball and pass it from their left foot to their right foot, not leaving their spot
Variation:
Coaching:
- Increase pace - Passing between left and right foot, but now with moving 1 meter forward and 1 meter backward
- Ask for the ball - Make a fake move before coming into the ball - Point where you want the ball - Functional movement - Look around you - Receive the ball with 1 touch - Pass hard
Coaching: - Move on your toes - Legs slightly bend - Look in front of you
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Contents: - 4 players with balls on one side, 4 players without balls on the other side - Player with ball starts behind the goals and passes to player without a ball - Player with the ball must score by dribbling through one of the goals - When the other player intercepts he must try to score by dribbling through one of the goals
Coaching: - Receive the ball under your body (knee above ball) - Use fakes and feints - Accelerate after a fake
Give Us Back Our Game
2c. Area 3
2d. Area 4
3. Finish
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2
1
Objective:
Objective:
Objective:
Improve 1v1 with two small goals
Improve cutting with the inside of your right foot after a pass
Use technique and improve cooperation between two players
Contents: - 4 players with balls on one sideline, 4 players without balls on the other sideline - Player with ball starts passes from one sideline to player without a ball on the other sideline - Player with the ball must score by dribbling through one of the goals - When the other player intercepts he must try to score by dribbling through one of the goals
Coaching: - Receive the ball and move sideways - Use cuts and turns - Turn away from you opponent, placing your body in between the opponent and the ball - Accelerate after a move
Contents: - In pairs - Every pair has a ball - The pairs are positioned in between the two discs on one side of the field, the player with the ball in standing in front - The first player passes the ball about 3 meters in front of him and runs after it. He cuts the ball with the inside of his right foot and passes to his teammate - Teammate passes the ball 3 meters in front of him in 1 touch and runs after it. He cuts the ball with the inside of his right foot and passes to his teammate - Etc.
Organization: - Play 2v2 - Dribble across the end line and stop the ball with your foot to score a goal - When the ball is out it has to be dribbled back into the field. No corners
Variation: - From a dribble - Dribble to line 2, cut and dribble to line 1, cut and dribble to line 3, cuts and dribble to line 2 and pass the ball to your teammate, who does the same - Which pair finishes first?
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