england goal observation from last warm-up game before
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England Goal Observation from Last Warm-up Game before World Cup 2010
Observed by Richard Seedhouse (Author of Coaching The Coach Book)
STEP 1 of 4 A.Cole thow-in to J.Cole
comes off the player and
turn in-field before playing
the ball in behind Gerrard
who moves forward and
takes the attention of
defender B.. The ball is
actually passed back to
Johnson.
Johnson dribbles forward
and takes the ball past
the first midfielder C.
STEP 2 of 4 Johnson continues
forward beating C, B for
pace gives up easily. A
coming across to defend
and the passes the ball
off to Gerrard just before
an attempted tackle from
D. E is drawn toward
Johnson before turning to
close down Gerrard once
the ball is played.
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Good attacking play and finishing or just bad defending? Good run by Gerrard from left central midfield to right wing. Good attacking run into space ahead of the defence by johnson. SWP through ball is an easy option as the defence just opens up, the last defender even wandering back off to a midfield position while the others follow the ball into SWP for him to simply knock behind them. Not really a goal created more taking advantage of errors, i suggest they will not get this opportunity on Saturday
STEP 3 of 4 As the ball is played to
SWP, defender A leaves
Johnson and goes back
to a central midfield
position leaving no cover.
D and B both run toward
SWP leaving E with
Gerrard but coming
slightly forward to SWP.
The gap opens in behind
E and Johnson.
STEP 4 of 4 SWP plays the ball
through for Gerrard to run
onto, played onside by
the centre halfs marking
Crouch and Defoe.
The GK tries to close
down Gerrard who cuts
the ball back to Defoe to
score.
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Finishing Sessions
6 Key Coaching Points which are important factors for the following practices:
1. Movement / Creating Space 2. Speed of movement and decision
3. Body shape / Positioning
4. Timing of runs / Angle of runs
5. Quality of delivery / finish 6. Reaction to rebounds if any
Below I have included 3 Finishing drills / phase of players / small sided games. For Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced level.
Finishing SSG – Beginner Level (8+ yrs)
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Movement, Creating Space & Finishing
THE TEAM IN POSSESSION MUST ADVANCE THE BALL DOWN FIELD
AND SCORE IN THE OPPOSING GOAL.
THE PLAYER-KEEPER (PK) FOR BOTH TEAMS CAN USE THEIR
HANDS ANYWHERE WITHIN THE DEFENSIVE ENDZONE.
STEP 2 of 2
AS THE RED PLAYER SHOOTS, HIS/HER TEAM-MATES SHOULD
FOLLOW UP ANY REBOUNDS FROM THE PLAYER-KEEPER (PK).
CONTINUES UNTIL THE FIRST TEAM SCORES E.G. 5 GOALS.
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Crossing and Finishing – Intermediate Level (12+ yrs)
Coaching Points:
1. For this drill to work effectively, the build up play must all be technically correct (review passing
drills 1-7 on www.soccertutor.com).
2. Review crossing techniques for various ways of crossing the ball. This depends on which
position of the field you are in.
3. Make sure the wide players check to the yellow disc cone before receiving the ball. This
movement creates space, e.g. in a game situation taking an opponent away before receiving the
ball.
4. The 2 players attacking the cross must not make their run too early. They should make it just
when the wide player is about to cross the ball. This will prevent the ball from going behind them.
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Progression:
1. There are many variations and progressions for this drill. Please see Crossing and
Finishing 2.
2. Position 1 or 2 Training Opponent Mannequins® (TOM ® ) in the penalty area.
3. Exchange the wingers and attackers after a period of time.
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Shadow Play - Finishing – Advanced Level (15+ yrs)
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