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2013 Section MeetingCoaching Workshop
Off the Ball Movement and
Decision Making
Off the Ball Movement and Decision Making
Think about this:Coaches spend a great deal of time working on
their player’s technical ability.
Coaches should understand that tactical play is just as critical in player development as is technical ability.
That means what?…
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Off the Ball Movement and Decision Making
All coaches must teach their players:
To play off the ball…
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Off the Ball Movement and Decision Making
All training must be small sided 2v2, 3v3, 4v4,
5v5 maybe 6v6.
Why?
Players who have played short-sided games havea greater understanding of what playing off the ball means.
Short-sided play allows children to play.
Young soccer players need special consideration…4
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Why small sided training:
Concentration span is limited, so frequent changes of pace and activity is essential.
By changing an activity just a little bit it changes the requirements of runs off the ball.
Short –sided play is an exceptional tool for player discovery.
Short –sided play gives players immediate feedback on good runs on the ball as well as poor play off the ball…
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Every training session a coach conducts must be about decisions on and off the ball. Playing off the ball is all about decisions -
The ballThe playerTheir teammate The opponentThe goalThe time…
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Teammate
Opponent
TimeUp a GoalDown a Goal
Goal DefendingGoal Attacking
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Every player must have a full (age appropriate) understanding of the “Principles of Play” and the coach must incorporate the principles of play into every training session…
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Off the Ball Movement and Decision Making“Principles of Play”
Attacking PrinciplesPenetration
DepthWidth
MobilityCreativity
Defending Principles
DelayDepth
ConcentrationBalance
Composure
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Players must have an understanding of the roles required of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd support.
Players become more effective off the ball ifthey have a true understanding of their roles
and responsibilities on and off the ball…
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Off the Ball Movement and Decision Making
First Attacker:Penetrate with the ballGet the ball quickly to the back of the defense by:
Dribbling Passing Shooting…
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Second Attacker:Support first Attacker (depth)
Prepare to defendSee all near ballPrepare to switch with third Attacker (mobility)Draw Defender away from the middle (width)…
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Third Attacker:Defeat principles of defense by:
Rotating with second attacker (mobility)Working to create numbers (mobility/creativity)Working to create space (mobility/creativity)Creating defensive confusion (mobility/creativity)…
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First Defender:Delay the attackEstablish appropriate marking distanceTackle the ball when supportedDeny spaceProtect the goal…
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Second Defender:Support first defenderPrepare to become first defenderDeny dangerous passReduce good shooting anglesWatch first attacker and the ball…
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Third Defender:Create balanceDefend where attack may appearMark attacker Restrict spaceRegain ball possession…
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First AttackerPenetrate with ballGet the ball quickly to the back of the defense by Drribbling Passing Shooting
Third Attacker Defeat principles of defense by Rotating with second attacker Working to create numbers Working to create space Creating defensive confusion
First Defender Delay Establish appropriate marking distance Tackle the ball when supported Deny space Protect the goal
Second Defender Support first defender Prepare to become first defender Deny dangerous pass Reduce good shooting angles Watch first attacker and ball
Second Attacker Support first attacker Prepare to defend See all near ball Prepare to switch with third attacker (mobility) Draw defender away from the middle (Width)
Third Defender Create balance Defend where attack may appear (space) Mark attacker and restrict space (Concentration) Regain ball possession
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Activities for training players to play on and off the ball:
Recognize: Play off the ball Playing off the ball decisionsWhich “Principles of Play” are involved How to include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd support or both attacking and defending play…
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RunDribble
Run
Dribble
Why?What Principles of Play
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20 X 15 yard grid2v1 Goals on end line
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Coach serves
4v4 or 3v3 Zone game point for every ball passed or dribbledinto the zone on a 40x30 grid
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Server
Run
15x15Server
WHY?
What Principle(s) of Play?
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30 X 15 yard grid
4v4 Goals on end line
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Points to remember:1v1 provides no off the ball training
But, keep in mind, that all players should try to create 1v1 play
You must train 2v2, 3v3, 4v4, 5v5 or 6v6…
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Summary:
What playing off the ball isWhat playing off the ball should look
likeHow to train players to play off the
ball…
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Any questions?
Thank you!
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