I will put together session plans based on individual player needs and specific requests to ensure they are developing the skills that will help them the most. Here are some things I focus on, depending on age and skill level:
Ball Mastery
Effectively controlling the ball with both feet, thighs, and chest
Dribbling the ball in tight areas to get out of trouble
Using pace, body feints, and 1v1 moves to beat defenders
Long Passing/Crossing
Driving accurate, low passes to move the ball quickly
Driving and curling lofted through balls to beat defensive lines
Accurately finding teammates in the box
Technique
Making ideal contact with the ball to increase power and accuracy
Building consistency with 1-2 touch crisp passing and volleys
Finishing
Decision-making in front of goal to give yourself the best chance
How to turn defenders and quickly create space for a shot
Making consistent 1 touch contact on crosses and half chances
Mastering all basic and advanced shooting techniques:
Power, finesse, chip, low driven, outside foot, dip, weak foot
Position Specific
Repetition of game-like situations to improve consistency and decision-making in a real game
Speed & Agility
Maintaining good balance to change directions effectively
Training explosiveness
Dominating 1v1
Attacking:
- Getting defenders off balance to exploit them
- Executing effective 1v1 moves and body feints
Defending:
- Forcing attackers one way from goal
- Closing down space while maintaining effective body shape
Situational Attack/Defense
Attacking:
- Learning how to exploit a numbers up situation
- Going forward quickly and effectively
Defending:
- Slowing down the attack to stall for help
- Taking away the most dangerous options
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