Full Coaching Manual For Oldham Athletic Academy by Simon Cooper.

2. Table Of Contents
Foundation phase tool box. F01 to F017
Youth Development & Professional Phase Programme all with
“Short Term Learning Objective”
•Switching Play YDP1 to YDP 6
•Possession sessions YDP7 to YDP 16
•Small Sided Games SSG1 to SSG8
•Defending Practices DP1 to DP4
•Finishing F1 to F9
•Passing and Awareness PA1 to PA 9
•Warm Ups & Fitness WF1 to WF5
Technical Tactical
Physiological Psychological

3. Age Technical/Tactical Physical Psychological/Social
U9 1v1 Skills +Strength Maintaining love of the game, club , practice and
learning.
U10 Game
Tactical beginnings
Flexibility Commitment, Control(emotional behaviour) Co-
operation Creativity Confidence.
U11 Team Play Use of both feet Team work and its principles of helping others
U12 Speed of play/Movement off
the ball
Conditioning of
speed of feet
Respect towards your fellow man and the
Laws of the game.
U13 Technique refinement and
further development.
Developing deeper game +
tactical understanding
+Aerobic Capacity
Conditioning of
speed of feet
Communication using verbal, body language
and emotion. Team bonding sessions and individual goal
setting as well as record
Keeping.
U14 Technique refinement and
maintenance
+Aerobic Capacity
Core Building
Overcoming adversity in and out the game and
understanding the power of mindset in performance.
U15 Analysis of the game visual +Aerobic Capacity
Core Building
Start to understand team tactics and positional needs.
Studying the professional player and understanding of
the requirements of the modern player.
U16 Developing game/tactical
understanding
+Aerobic Capacity
Core Building
Strategy and tactics of the modern game and
understanding how to develop the body and mind to its
full potential.

4. U12
Generic Topics
Targets-some
compulsory
& few choices
6 week review
U13-14
Generic + unit +
position specific.
Targets related to
unit/position
Few compulsory/more
choices
6 weeks review
U15-U16
Generic + unit
+position specific
Targets-related to
unit/position
All choices
6 week reviews
SPECIFIC
U9-11
Generic
topics
Targets are
all
compulsory
12 Week
Review
Programme Overview

5. Foundation
Phase Youth
Development
Phase
Professional
Development Phase
Coaching Style’s

6. 1. Playing up in age-groups-sometimes two or 3 years
2. Rotation of playing position
3. Flexible formations
4. Flexible match formats
5. Varied opposition and match challenges(playing with less
players)
6. Playing against older teams
7. Playing with offside lines in the 3 thirds
8. Indoor football/futsal to allow for varied experience
9. Stadium Experience (playing)
10.A player based programme rather than one concerned with
covering topics

7. •It is a vital part of our relationship with each player we fully communicate with the
parents/parent of each boy and support them in every way possible in regard to that
child's personal development.
•Seminars will be provided to share with parents knowledge on nutrition as well as
responding to behaviour and discipline issues at home and at school. The welfare of
the child must be at the forefront of our relationship with his family in his football
development at all times.
•Coaches must be considerate and understanding in all meetings with parents and
must attempt to deliver these in a humble way in all circumstances. The full-time
youth phase coach is responsible for this with the Academy Manager or Head of
Coaching.

8. Oldham Athletic Football Club
Technical Tactical
Physiological Psychological
The Tool Box
Foundation Phase
Work

9. Opponent from the side. Session Fo1
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Developing Ball Mastery
& Individual Techniques
Creative, experimental
& expressive
Scan, assess and
anticipate the ball,
Master turns with both
feet and introduce
feints.
FUNDAMENTAL
MOVEMENTS
Agility, Balance, Co-
ordination, Speed
Quick and explosive
over short distances
Positive attitude
Confidence
Concentration
Fun
4 Corners/STLO
Technical Tactical
Physiological Psychological

10. Opponent from the side. Session Fo2
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4 Corners/STLO
Technical
•Use of both feet
•Body position in relation
to ball when doing the
skill
•Choice of move
•Speed of feet
•Dribble-change of pace
•Body movement
•Weight of pass
Tactical
Position of
opposition dictates
which skill to use.
Use of both
feet/protect the ball
Be aware/check
shoulder
Physiological
A,B,Cs
(Agility, Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Psychological
•Positive attitude
•Confidence
•Concentration
•Fun

11. Opponent from the side. Session Fo3
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Position of opposition
dictates which skill to use.
Use of both feet/protect
the ball
Be aware/check shoulder
4 Corners/STLO
Technical
•Use of both feet
•Body position in
relation to ball when
doing the skill
•Choice of move
•Speed of feet
•Dribble-change of
pace
•Body movement
•Weight of pass
Tactical
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Psychological
•Positive attitude
•Confidence
•Concentration
•Fun

12. Opponent from the side. Session Fo4
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
•Use of both feet
•Body position in relation
to ball when doing the skill
•Choice of move
•Speed of feet
•Dribble-change of pace
•Body movement
•Weight of pass
Tactical
Position of
opposition dictates
which skill to use.
Use of both
feet/protect the ball
Be aware/check
shoulder
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Psychological
•Positive attitude
•Confidence
•Concentration
•Fun
.

13. Opponent at side, pass and receive Fo5
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
•Use of both feet
•Body position in relation to
ball when doing the skill
•Choice of move
•Speed of feet
•Dribble-change of pace
•Body movement
•Weight of pass
Tactical
Position of
opposition dictates
which skill to use.
Use of both
feet/protect the ball
Be aware/check
shoulder
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Psychological
•Positive attitude
•Confidence
•Concentration
•Fun

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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
•Use of both feet
•Body position in
relation to ball when
doing the skill
•Choice of move
•Speed of feet
•Dribble-change of pace
•Body movement
•Weight of pass
Tactical
Position of opposition
dictates which skill to
use.
Use of both
feet/protect the ball
Be aware/check
shoulder
Physiological
A,B,Cs
(Agility, Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Psychological
•Positive attitude
•Confidence
•Concentration
•Fun
Opponent at side pass & receive Fo6

15. Opponent from an angle. Session Fo7
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
•Use of both feet
•Body position in
relation to ball when
doing the skill
•Choice of move
•Speed of feet
•Dribble-change of
pace
•Body movement
•Weight of pass
Tactical
Position of
opposition dictates
which skill to use.
Use of both
feet/protect the ball
Be aware/check
shoulder
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace
& Direction
Psychological
•Positive attitude
•Confidence
•Concentration
•Fun

16. Opponent from the side. Session Fo8
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
•Use of both feet
•Body position in
relation to ball when
doing the skill
•Choice of move
•Speed of feet
•Dribble-change of
pace
•Body movement
•Weight of pass
Tactical
Position of
opposition dictates
which skill to use.
Use of both
feet/protect the ball
Be aware/check
shoulder
Physiological
A,B,Cs
(Agility, Balance, C
o-ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Psychological
•Positive attitude
•Confidence
•Concentration
•Fun

17. Opponent from the side. Session Fo9
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
•Use of both feet
•Body position in
relation to ball when
doing the skill
•Choice of move
•Speed of feet
•Dribble-change of pace
•Body movement
•Weight of pass
Tactical
Position of opposition
dictates which skill to
use.
Use of both
feet/protect the ball
Be aware/check
shoulder
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace
& Direction
Psychological
•Positive attitude
•Confidence
•Concentration
•Fun

18. Opponent from behind. Session Fo10
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
•Use of both feet
•Body position in
relation to ball when
doing the skill
•Choice of move
•Speed of feet
•Dribble-change of pace
•Body movement
•Weight of pass
Tactical
Position of
opposition dictates
which skill to use.
Use of both
feet/protect the ball
Be aware/check
shoulder
Physiological
A,B,Cs
(Agility, Balance, C
o-ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Psychological
•Positive attitude
•Confidence
•Concentration
•Fun

19. Opponent from behind with a pass. Session Fo11
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4 Corners /STLO
•Technical
•Use of both feet
•Body position in
relation to ball when
doing the skill
•Choice of move
•Speed of feet
•Dribble-change of pace
•Body movement
•Weight of pass
Tactical
Position of
opposition dictates
which skill to use.
Use of both
feet/protect the ball
Be aware/check
shoulder
Physiological
A,B,Cs
(Agility, Balance,
Co-ordination)
Change of Pace
& Direction
Psychological
•Positive attitude
•Confidence
•Concentration
•Fun

20. Skill Practice with opponent in front and finish. Session Fo12
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4 Corners /STLO
•Technical
•Use of both feet
•Body position in
relation to ball when
doing the skill
•Choice of move
•Speed of feet
•Dribble-change of
pace
•Body movement
•Weight of pass
Tactical
Position of
opposition dictates
which skill to use.
Use of both
feet/protect the ball
Be aware/check
shoulder
Decision Making
Physiological
A,B,Cs
(Agility, Balanc
e, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace
& Direction
Psychological
•Positive attitude
•Confidence
•Concentration
•Fun

21. Skill practice with 1v1 & finish Session Fo13
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
•Use of both feet
•Body position in
relation to ball when
doing the skill
•Choice of move
•Speed of feet
•Dribble-change of
pace
•Body movement
•Weight of pass
Tactical
Position of opposition
dictates which skill to
use.
Use of both
feet/protect the ball
Be aware/check
shoulder
Decision Making
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace
& Direction
Psychological
•Positive attitude
•Confidence
•Concentration
•Fun

22. Skill practice with cross and finish. Session Fo14
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
•Use of both feet
•Body position in
relation to ball when
doing the skill
•Choice of move
•Speed of feet
•Dribble-change of
pace
•Body movement
•Weight of pass
Tactical
Position of
opposition dictates
which skill to use.
Use of both
feet/protect the ball
Be aware/check
shoulder
Decision Making
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace
& Direction
Psychological
•Positive attitude
•Confidence
•Concentration
•Fun

23. Skill practice with passing, dribbling 1v1 & finish. Session Fo15
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
•Use of both feet
•Body position in
relation to ball when
doing the skill
•Choice of move
•Speed of feet
•Dribble-change of pace
•Body movement
•Weight of pass
Tactical
Position of opposition
dictates which skill to
use.
Use of both
feet/protect the ball
Be aware/check
shoulder
Decision Making
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Psychological
•Positive attitude
•Confidence
•Concentration
•Fun

24. Skill practice dribbling with long and short passing Session Fo16
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
•Use of both feet
•Body position in relation
to ball when doing the
skill
•Choice of move
•Speed of feet
•Dribble-change of pace
•Body movement
•Weight of pass
Tactical
Position of opposition
dictates which skill to
use.
Use of both
feet/protect the ball
Be aware/check
shoulder
Decision Making
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Psychological
•Positive attitude
•Confidence
•Concentration
•Fun

25. Dribble, turn and finish. Session Fo17
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
•Use of both feet
•Body position in
relation to ball when
doing the skill
•Choice of move
•Speed of feet
•Dribble-change of
pace
•Body movement
•Weight of pass
Tactical
Position of opposition
dictates which skill to
use.
Use of both
feet/protect the ball
Be aware/check
shoulder
Decision Making
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace
& Direction
Psychological
•Positive attitude
•Confidence
•Concentration
•Fun

27. Switching
Play

28. Switching the play in 3’s. Session YDP 1
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Type of Pass (Short,
Angled,
Long,Forward,Firm, Soft)
Use of different parts of
the foot
Tactical
Angles and shape to
receive and cover.
Awareness of
players?
Speed of ball
Communication.
Physiological
A,B,Cs
(Agility, Balance, C
o-ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Psychological
Positive attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

29. Switching the play. Session YDP 2
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Type of Pass (Short,
Angled,
Long,Forward,Firm,
Soft)
Use of different parts of
the foot
Tactical
Angles and shape
to receive and
cover.
Awareness of
players?
Speed of ball
Communication.
Physiological
A,B,Cs
(Agility, Balance
, Co-ordination)
Change of Pace
& Direction
Psychological
Positive attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

30. Switching the play with full width. Session YDP3
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Type of Pass (Short,
Angled,
Long,Forward,Firm,
Soft)
Use of different parts
of the foot
Tactical
Angles and shape to
receive and cover.
Awareness of players?
Speed of ball
Communication.
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape of
body to receive
Psychological
Positive attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

31. Switching the play full width cross finish. Session YDP4
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Type of Pass (Short,
Angled,
Long,Forward,Firm,
Soft)
Use of different parts of
the foot
Tactical
Creating Space as a Team and
to receive
Support Play
Making safe angles to support
Timing of Support
Positive & Quick play
(When?)
When to dribble, when to
pass!
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape
of body to receive
Psychological
Positive attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

32. Switching the play with full width and cross finish. Session YDP5
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Type of Pass (Short,
Angled,
Long,Forward,Firm,
Soft)
Use of different parts of
the foot
Tactical
Creating Space as a Team
and to receive
Support Play
Making safe angles to
support
Timing of Support
Positive & Quick play
(When?)
When to dribble, when to
pass!
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace
& Direction
Awareness &
shape of body
to receive
Psychological
Positive attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

33. Switching the play with combinations Session YDP6
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills
(Body Shape, Touch)
Type of Pass (Short,
Angled,
Long,Forward,Firm,
Soft)
Use of different parts
of the foot
Tactical
Creating Space as a Team and
to receive
Support Play
Making safe angles to support
Timing of Support
Positive & Quick play (When?)
When to dribble, when to
pass!
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape
of body to receive
Psychological
Positive attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

34. Possession
Sessions

35. Possession Box work. Session YDP7
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills
(Body Shape, Touch)
Type of Pass (Short,
Angled,
Long,Forward,Firm,
Soft)
Use of different
parts of the foot
Tactical
Creating Space as a Team
and to Receive
Support Play
Making safe angles to
support
Timing of Support
Positive & Quick play
(When?)
Defensive Play (Deny Space)
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape
of body to receive
Psychological
Positive attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

36. Possession & Link play. Session YDP8
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Type of Pass (Short,
Angled,
Long,Forward,Firm, Soft)
Use of different parts of
the foot
Tactical
Creating Space as a Team and
to Receive
Support Play
Making safe angles to support
Timing of Support
Positive & Quick play
(When?)
Defensive Play (Deny Space)
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape of
body to receive
Psychological
Positive attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

37. Possession & awareness. Session YDP9
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Type of Pass
(Short, Angled, Long,F
orward,Firm, Soft)
Use of different parts
of the foot
Tactical
Creating Space as a Team
and to Receive
Support Play
Making safe angles to
support
Timing of Support
Positive & Quick play
(When?)
Defensive Play (Deny
Space)
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape of
body to receive
Psychological
Positive attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning
mentality

38. Possession/Awarness Session YDP10
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Type of Pass (Short,
Angled,
Long,Forward,Firm,
Soft)
Use of different parts
of the foot
Tactical
Creating Space as a Team and to
Receive
Support Play
Making safe angles to support
Timing of Support
Positive & Quick play (When?)
Defensive Play (Deny Space)
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape
of body to receive
Psychological
Positive attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning
mentality

39. Possession/Awareness. Session YDP11
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Type of Pass (Short,
Angled,
Long,Forward,Firm,
Soft)
Use of different parts of
the foot
Tactical
Creating Space as a Team and
to Receive
Support Play
Making safe angles to support
Timing of Support
Positive & Quick play
(When?)
Defensive Play (Deny Space)
Physiological
A,B,Cs
(Agility, Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape of
body to receive
Psychological
Positive attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning
mentality

40. Awareness Game. Session YDP12
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Type of Pass
(Short, Angled, Long,F
orward,Firm, Soft)
Use of different parts of
the foot
Tactical
Creating Space as a Team
and to Receive
Support Play
Making safe angles to
support
Timing of Support
Positive & Quick play
(When?)
Defensive Play (Deny Space)
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape of
body to receive
Psychological
Concentration
(Strike/Goal/Pass
Completion)
Decision Making
(Awareness)
Communication

41. Possession Awareness Game. Session YDP13
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Type of Pass (Short,
Angled,
Long,Forward,Firm,
Soft)
Use of different parts of
the foot
Tactical
Creating Space as a Team
and to Receive
Support Play
Making safe angles to
support
Timing of Support
Positive & Quick play
(When?)
Defensive Play (Deny
Space)
Physiological
A,B,Cs
(Agility, Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape
of body to receive
Psychological
Positive attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

42. 4v4 Opposed practice. Session YDP14
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Type of Pass (Short,
Angled,
Long,Forward,Firm,
Soft)
Use of different parts of
the foot
Tactical
Creating Space as a Team
and to Receive
Support Play
Making safe angles to
support
Timing of Support
Positive & Quick play
(When?)
Defensive Play (Deny Space)
Physiological
A,B,Cs
(Agility, Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape of
body to receive
Psychological
Positive attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

43. Tracking runners. Session YDP15
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Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Type of Pass
(Short, Angled, Long,F
orward,Firm, Soft)
Use of different parts
of the foot
Tactical
Creating Space as a Team
and to Receive
Support Play
Making safe angles to
support
Timing of Support
Positive & Quick play
(When?)
Defensive Play (Deny
Space)
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape
of body to receive
Psychological
Positive attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

44. Possession & counter attack . Session YDP16
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Type of Pass (Short,
Angled,
Long,Forward,Firm,
Soft)
Use of different parts of
the foot
Tactical
Creating Space as a Team
and to Receive
Support Play
Making safe angles to
support
Timing of Support
Positive & Quick play
(When?)
Defensive Play (Deny Space)
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape of
body to receive
Psychological
Positive attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

45. Small Sided
Games

46. Counter Attacking Support Play Game. Session SSG1
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Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Type of Pass
(Short, Angled, Long,For
ward,Firm, Soft)
Use of different parts of
the foot
Defending
Tactical
Creating Space as a Team
and to Receive
Support Play
Making safe angles to
support
Timing of Support
Positive & Quick play
(When?)
Forward play
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape of
body to receive
Psychological
Positive Attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

47. Wingers Game/High Tempo. SSG2
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Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Type of Pass
(Short, Angled, Long,F
orward,Firm, Soft)
Use of different parts of
the foot
Tactical
Creating Space as a
Team and to Receive
Support Play
Making safe angles to
support
Timing of Support
Positive & Quick play
(When?) Patience?
Forward play
Physiological
A,B,Cs
(Agility, Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape of
body to receive
Psychological
Positive Attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

48. 6 goal game. SSG 3
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Type of Pass (Short,
Angled,
Long,Forward,Firm,
Soft)
Use of different parts of
the foot
Tactical
Creating Space as a Team
and to Receive
Support Play
Making safe angles to
support
Timing of Support
Positive & Quick play
(When, Why, How, ?)
Forward play
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape
of body to receive
Psychological
Positive Attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

49. 4 Corner Possession Game. SSG4
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Type of Pass
(Short, Angled, Long,For
ward,Firm, Soft)
Use of different parts of
the foot
Defending
Tactical
Creating Space as a Team
and to Receive
Support Play
Making safe angles to
support
Timing of Support
Positive & Quick play
(When, Why, How, ?)
Forward play
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape of
body to receive
Psychological
Positive Attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

50. Pressing Game. SSG5
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Technical
Keep a good unit
shape to support
point of press.
Probe to win ball.
Steel
,safe, secure, dispersa
l.
Tactical
Making safe
angles to support.
Timing of
Support
Positive & Quick
play (When?)
Press in 3’s
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape
of body to press
Psychological
Positive Attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

51. Zonal Game. SSG6
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills
(Body Shape, Touch)
Type of Pass (Short,
Angled,
Long,Forward,Firm,
Soft)
Use of different parts
of the foot
Defending
Tactical
Awareness of
position to receive
ball and
distribute.
Movement and
running off the
ball.
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace
& Direction
Awareness &
shape of body
to receive
Psychological
Positive Attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

52. Wave Game. SSG 7
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
First touch out
of feet.
Type of pass
and movement
of body to
receive ball.
Tactical
Making safe angles
to support.
Timing of Support
Positive & Quick
play (When?)
Physiological
A,B,Cs
(Agility, Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape
of body to receive
Psychological
Positive Attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

53. Chipping Game. SSG8
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Good posture and
shape to receive
ball to play one
touch pass.
Surface of foot and
direction of pass.
Tactical
Creating Space as a
Team and to Receive
Support Play
Making safe angles to
support
Timing of Support
Positive & Quick play
(When, Why, How, ?)
Forward play
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape
of body to receive
Psychological
Visualise outlet
pass before
receiving.
Concentration on
unit shape and
awareness of
opposition.

54. Defending
Practices

55. Defending Practice 1v1. DP1
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Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Type of Pass
(Short, Angled, Long,Fo
rward,Firm, Soft)
Use of different parts of
the foot
Tactical
Awareness of
showing the
opposition inside or
outside?
When to probe?
When to delay?
When to tackle?
Physiological
A,B,Cs
(Agility, Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape of
body to receive
Psychological
Positive Attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

56. Defensive organisation & communication.DP2
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Body position and
shape closing ball
down.
Shape of cover &
support.
Tactical
Communication
for cover and
support.
Awareness of
showing the
opposition inside
or outside?
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape of
body to receive
Psychological
Positive Attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

57. Defending as a unit. DP3
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Body position and
shape closing ball
down.
Shape of cover &
support.
Tactical
Communication for
cover and support.
Awareness of
showing the
opposition inside or
outside?
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape
of body to receive
Psychological
Positive Attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

58. Defending outnumbered. DP4
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Body position
and shape
closing ball
down.
Shape of cover &
support.
Tactical
Communication
for cover and
support.
Awareness of
showing the
opposition inside or
outside?
Physiological
A,B,Cs
(Agility, Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape of
body to receive
Psychological
Positive attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

59. Finishing

60. Finishing with dribbling. F1
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Technique of Finish
(Laces, Side Foot,
Volley)
Type of Finish (Driven,
Placed, Chipped)
Tactical
First touch to create
speed of run.
Use of both feet to
dribble around
poles.
Last touch to strike
and body shape.
Physiological
A,B,Cs
(Agility, Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape of
body to receive
Psychological
Concentration
(Strike/Goal/Pass
Completion)
Decision Making
(Awareness)
Communication
Positional play

61. Crossover finishing./ Non opposed F2
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Technique of Finish
(Laces, Side Foot,
Volley)
Type of Finish (Driven,
Placed, Chipped)
Tactical
Creating Space as a Team
and to Receive
Support Play
Making safe angles to
receive.
Timing of runs.
Positive & Quick play
(When?)
Forward play
Physiological
A,B,Cs
(Agility, Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape of
body to receive
Psychological
Concentration
(Strike/Goal/Pass
Completion)
Decision Making
(Awareness)
Communication
Positional play

62. Cross-over with wide men. F3
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Technique of Finish
(Laces, Side
Foot, Volley)
Type of Finish
(Driven, Placed, Chipp
ed)
Tactical
Creating Space as a
Team and to Receive
Support Play
Making safe angles to
receive.
Timing of runs.
Positive & Quick play
(When?)
Forward play
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape
of body to receive
Psychological
MOTIVATION to
(Strike/Goal/Pass
Completion)
Decision Making
(Awareness)
Communication
Positional play

63. Dual phase attack and defense.F4
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Type of Pass (Short,
Angled,
Long,Forward,Firm,
Soft)
Use of different parts
of foot. Weaker foot.
Tactical
Creating Space as a
Team and to Receive
Support Play
Making safe angles to
support
Timing of Support
Positive & Quick play
(When?)
Forward play
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape of
body to receive
Psychological
MOTIVATION TO
(Strike/Goal/Pass
Completion)
Decision Making
(Awareness)
Communication
Positional play

64. Finishing with opposition keeper. F5
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Technique of Finish
(Laces, Side Foot,
Volley)
Type of Finish (Driven,
Placed, Chipped)
Tactical
First touch to create
speed of run.
Use of both feet to
dribble around poles.
Last touch to strike
and body shape.
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape
of body to receive
Psychological
Concentration
(Strike/Goal/Pass
Completion)
Decision Making
(Awareness)
Communication
Positional play

65. Crossing and finishing. F6
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Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Technique of Finish
(Laces, Side
Foot, Volley)
Type of Finish
(Driven, Placed, Chipp
ed)
Tactical
First touch to create
speed of run.
Use of both feet to
dribble around poles.
Last touch to strike and
body shape.
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape of
body to receive
Psychological
Concentration
(Strike/Goal/Pass
Completion)
Decision Making
(Awareness)
Communication
Positional play

66. Movement & finishing in box. F7
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Technique of Finish
(Laces, Side Foot,
Volley)
Type of Finish (Driven,
Placed, Chipped)
Tactical
Making safe angles to
strike.
Timing of runs
Positive & Quick play
(When?)
Forward play
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape of
body to receive
Psychological
Concentration
(Strike/Goal/Pass
Completion)
Decision Making
(Awareness)
Communication
Positional play

67. Finishing with Movement. /F8
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Technique of Finish
(Laces, Side Foot,
Volley)
Type of Finish (Driven,
Placed, Chipped)
Tactical
Making safe angles to
strike.
Timing of runs
Positive & Quick play
(When?)
Forward play
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape
of body to receive
Psychological
Concentration
(Strike/Goal/Pass
Completion)
Decision Making
(Awareness)
Communication
Positional play

68. Finishing without Keeper. F9
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Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Technique of Finish
(Laces, Side
Foot, Volley)
Type of Finish
(Driven, Placed, Chipp
ed)
Tactical
Speed of Play
Making safe
angles to strike.
Timing of strike.
Positive & Quick
outcome.
Physiological
A,B,Cs
(Agility, Balanc
e, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace
& Direction
Awareness &
shape of body
to receive
Psychological
Concentration
(Strike/Goal/Pass
Completion)
Decision Making
(Awareness)
Communication
Positional play

69. Passing &
Awareness.

70. 4 Ball Start. PA1
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Type of Pass (Short,
Angled,
Long,Forward,Firm,
Soft)
Use of different parts of
the foot .
Tactical
Creating Space to
Receive
Timing & speed of
runs . Change of
direction
Positive & Quick
play (When?)
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape of
body to receive
Psychological
Positive attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

71. 4 Ball. PA2
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Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Type of Pass (Short,
Angled, Long,
Forward, Firm, Soft)
Use of different parts of
the foot
Tactical
Creating Space to
Receive
Support Play
Use feints to receive.
Positive & Quick play
(When?)
Drop shoulder to turn
tight.
Physiological
A,B,Cs
(Agility, Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape of
body to receive
Psychological
Positive attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

72. Diamond Passing Session. PA3
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Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, weaker
foot, Touch)
Type of Pass
(Short, Angled, Long,
Forward,Firm, Soft)
Use of different parts of
the foot
Tactical
Creating Space to
Receive
Support Play
Use feints to receive.
Positive & Quick play
(When?)
Drop shoulder to turn
tight.
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness &
shape of body to
receive
Psychological
Positive attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

73. Diamond Passing Routine 2/ PA4
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Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, weaker foot,
Touch)
Type of Pass (Short,
Angled, Long,
Forward,Firm, Soft)
Use of different parts
of the foot
Tactical
Creating Space to Receive
Support Play
Use feints to receive.
Positive & Quick play
(When?)
Drop shoulder to turn
tight. Communicate
strongly.
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape
of body to receive
Psychological
Positive attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

74. 2 Ball Diamond Passing Routine. PA5
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Technical
Positive first touch
To create good
control
& positive play on
second touch.
Play off front foot for
speed.
Tactical
Creating Space to Receive
Support Play
Use feints to receive.
Positive & Quick play
(When?)
Drop shoulder to turn
tight.
Communicate strongly.
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape
of body to receive
Psychological
Positive attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

75. Pass & Move session. PA6
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Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Type of Pass
(Short, Angled, Long,F
orward,Firm, Soft)
Use of different parts
of the foot
Tactical
Making safe angles
to receive.
Speed of
pass.(punch?)
Positive & Quick
play (When?)
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape
of body to receive
Psychological
Positive attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

76. Passing and Angled support session. PA7
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Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Type of Pass (Short,
Angled,
Long,Forward,Firm, Soft)
Use of different parts of
the foot
Tactical
Creating Space as a unit
to receive .
Support Play
Making safe angles to
support
Timing of Support
Positive & Quick play
(When?)
Forward play
Physiological
A,B,Cs
(Agility, Balance, C
o-ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape
of body to receive
Psychological
Positive attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

77. Square angled passing, PA8
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Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Type of Pass (Short,
Angled,
Long,Forward,Firm,
Soft)
Use of different parts of
the foot (weaker foot)
Tactical
Creating Space as a
unit to receive .
Support Play
Making safe angles to
support
Timing of Support
Positive & Quick play
(When?)
Forward play
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape
of body to receive
Psychological
Positive attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

78. Inside & Outside Passing. PA9
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Technical
Weight of Pass
Receiving Skills (Body
Shape, Touch)
Type of Pass
(Short, Angled, Long,F
orward,Firm, Soft)
Use of different parts of
the foot (weaker foot)
Tactical
Creating Space as a
unit to receive .
Support Play
Making safe angles
to support
Timing of Support
Positive & Quick
play (When?)
Forward play
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape of
body to receive
Psychological
Positive attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

79. Warm ups
& Fitness

80. Agility Warm up. WF1
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
First touch to
determine speed
of run.
Power of pass.
Speed of pass.
Tactical
Decision
making on
movement &
direction
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace
& Direction
Awareness &
shape of body
Psychological
Positive attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

81. Touch & Awareness Warm up. WF2
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
First touch on
receiving
Surface of foot.
1st and second picture
Upon receiving ball.
Tactical
Communication
and body
language on
receiving and
delivering pass.
Physiological
A,B,Cs
(Agility, Balance,
Co-ordination)
Change of Pace
& Direction
Awareness &
shape of body
Psychological
Positive attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

82. Fitness Pole Shuttles. WF3
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Push off back foot
low for strong
burst start.
Get low when
turning to
increase speed.
Tactical
Think of
running speed
when
approaching
turns & position
of body.
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape
of body
Psychological
Positive attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

83. Fitness/Cooper Run. WF4
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Push off back foot
low for strong
burst start.
Get low when
turning to
increase speed
Tactical
Think of running
speed when
approaching
turns & position
of body.
Physiological
A,B,Cs (Agility,
Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape
of body. Breathing
in nose out mouth.
Psychological
Positive attitude
Problem solving
Confidence
Concentration
Winning mentality

84. Fitness with Keepy Ups. WF5
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical
Push off back foot low
for strong burst start.
Get low when turning
to increase speed
Surfaces of body on
keepy ups.
Tactical
Think of running
speed when
approaching turns
& position of body.
Physiological
A,B,Cs
(Agility, Balance, Co-
ordination)
Change of Pace &
Direction
Awareness & shape
of body
Psychological
Do not slow down
before finish.
Keep pace at a
high tempo until
over the line.

85. Template
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4 Corners /STLO
Technical Tactical
Physiological Psychological