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Now you can have TWO complete full season
sessions that are used at top Professional Academies
like AFC Fiorentina and the successful Empoli FC.
These TWO Full Season Training Program book sets are in FULL COLOUR and offers you an incredible 88 complete sessions comprising of 440 practices for the age group between U9-15.

Soccer Italian Style coaches Mirko Mazzantini (AFC Fiorentina) and Simone Bombardieri (Empoli FC) are both professional academy coaches with years of experience coaching players to high elite 'Technical Excellence' standards.

Learn from the same Training program used at top
Professional Academies containing 40 sessions (200 practices)

This U9-12 book includes:

Pages: 158
Practices: 200
Sessions : 40
Print: FULL COLOUR
See full coaching topics below:

The U9-12 full season training program book focuses on the most important skill attributes for U9-12 with the objective to develop players to high professional academy standards. Also referred in the Italian Serie 'A' academies as "Technical Excellence".

U9-12 Practice Topics include:
Dribbling and Running with the Ball Practices
1v1s and Technical Ball Control Drills
Passing, Receiving and Possession Practices
Crossing Finishing and 2v1, 3v3, 4v4 Shooting Practices
Motor and Conditioning Exercises
Dynamic Small Sided Games

Learn from the same Training program used at top
Professional Academies containing 48 sessions (240 practices)

This U13-15 book includes:

Pages: 190
Practices: 240
Sessions : 48
Print: FULL COLOUR
See full coaching topics below:

This full season training program book focuses on the most important skill attributes for U13-15 with the objective to develop players to high professional academy standards. Also referred in the Italian Serie 'A' academies as "Technical Excellence".

Practice Topic Samples:
Warm Up: One Touch Play with One-Two Combinations
Conditioning: Technical Quickness Circuit
Technical: Ball Control, Crossing and Finishing Practice
Game Situation: 5v3 Dynamic Possession Game with Target Goalkeeper
Specific Game: Awareness in a ‘2 Teams, 4 Colours Game’
U9-12 Full Book Contents
CHAPTER 1 - PHYSIOLOGICAL, SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT IN PLAYERS FROM 9 TO 12 YEARS OLD

- GROWTH MATURATION: PHYSICAL GROWTH
- INTELLECTUAL GROWTH
- SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

CHAPTER 2 - TRAINING SESSION FORMAT

- OUTLINE OF TRAINING SESSIONS
- PRACTICE FORMAT

CHAPTER 3 - RUNNING WITH THE BALL TRAINING UNIT

SESSION 1
1. Running with the Ball - ‘4 Corners’
2. Ball Control and Coordination Relay
3. Close Control with Shooting Accuracy
4. Coordination & Agility Training with 1v1 Duels
5. 3v3 with End Zones Small Sided Game

SESSION 2
1. Dribbling and Shielding Warm Up - ‘The Hunt’
2. Coordination Relay
3. Close Control, Move & Pass Exercise
4. Dribbling and Turning - ‘1v1 Pursuit’
5. ‘4 Goals’ 4v4 Small Sided Game

SESSION 3
1. Close Control and Turning with Shot
2. 1v1 Duels - Dribbling & Changes of Direction
3. Technical Ball Control & Changes of Direction
4. Dribbling Coordination and 1v2 Duel
5. 4v4 (+GK) Attacking Combinations and Incisive Dribbling in and Around the Penalty Area

SESSION 4
1. Quick Reactions Dribbling Game
2. Dribbling Race with Turning and Shooting
3. Dribbling with Quick Changes of Direction
4. Dribbling Team Game with Numbers
5. 4v4 with 6 Dribble Gates in a SSG

SESSION 5
1. Dribble, Feint and Pass Practice
2. 1v1 RWTB Race - ‘Quickest Player Shoots'
3. Feints, Changes of Direction & Accurate Shot
4. 1v1 v Defender + 1v1 v Goalkeeper
5. 4v4 ‘Rugby Rules’ Small Sided Game

CHAPTER 4 - PASSING TRAINING UNIT

SESSION 1
1. ‘Psycho-Kinetics’ Passing in Pairs Warm Up
2. Skip, Pass, Receive, Dribble & Run Sequence
3. Passing and Receiving Around a Pole
4. Receive the Ball and Score in a 2v1 (2)
5. 8v8 Game with 2 Sided Goals & Striker Zones

SESSION 2
1. Accuracy & Weight of Pass - ‘Aim for the Target’
2. Accelerating & Changing Direction at Speed
3. Pass, Move & Receive in a Square
4. Dynamic 2v2 Duel Games
5. 5v5 Possession & Changing the Direction of Attack in a Small Sided Game

SESSION 3
1. Juggling Around Poles with 3 Players
2. Juggling with Obstacles and Shooting
3. Juggling Through Obstacles and Shooting
4. Juggling and Shooting vs Goalkeeper
5. 5v5 Juggling Small Sided Game

SESSION 4
1. Throw-ins Accuracy - ‘Hit the Target’
2. Speed & Agility Circuit with Throw-ins
3. Throw-in Accuracy - ‘Hit the Ball in the Air’
4. Throw-in, Receive and 1v1 Duel
5. 7v7 Possession Game with Target Players

SESSION 5
1. Passing and Shooting Challenge - ‘How Many?’
2. Coordination and Passing Relay
3. Pass, Receive and Follow in a Square
4. 2v1 Combination Play with Overlapping Run
5. 5v5 End to End Possession Game

SESSION 6
1. Receiving, Juggling and Passing Warm Up
2. Roll, Run, Volley Pass and Sprint
3. Pass, Receive in the Air, Dribble and Shoot
4. Lofted Passes into the End Zones in a SSG

SESSION 7
1. Football Tennis Game
2. Jump, 1-2, Change Direction and Shoot
3. Quick Reactions & Speed of Play in a 2v1 Duel Game
4. 4v3 Numerical Advantage in a 3 Zone SSG

SESSION 8
1. Juggling in Pairs Over a Net
2. Quick Reactions, Turning and 1st Time Shot
3. Passing and Receiving with Good Communication
4. Support Play with Target Players in a SSG

SESSION 9
1. Accurate Aerial Passing and Volley Finishing
2. Pass, Receive and Quickly Dribble
3. 3v3 (+2) Crossing & Finishing with Side Zones
4. Passing & Support Play with Overlapping Runs in a 7v7 Small Sided Game

SESSION 10
1. Low Crosses (Passes) Across the Box and Finishing
2. Pass, Dribble and Press with Quick Reactions
3. Passing and Receiving - ‘Moving Target Practice’
4. 2v1 Play on the Flank and in the Penalty Area
5. Passing, Crossing & Finishing in a 7v7 SSG

CHAPTER 5 - SHOOTING TRAINING UNIT

SESSION 1
1. Shooting Practice with 1-2 Combination
2. Balance, Mobility and Flexibility for Shooting
3. Shooting Practice - ‘7 Stations’
4. Sprinting & Turning in a Shooting Team Game
5. 7v7 ‘Shooting Bonus’ Zonal Small Sided Game

SESSION 2
1. Juggling on the Move and Finishing
2. Coordination and Balance with Finishing
3. Volley Finishing with a Curved Run
4. Crossing and Finishing with Defensive Pressure
5. Quick Shooting in a 3v3 Small Sided Game

SESSION 3
1. Acrobatic Shooting Game
2. Coordination & Speed Shooting Practice
3. One Touch Shooting Practice
4. 2v1 on the Flank and 1v1 in the Box
5. 1v1 Marking in a 4v4 Small Sided Game

SESSION 4
1. Shooting Accuracy with Throw-ins
2. Shooting Game with a Coordination Circuit
3. Pass, Receive and Shoot on the Turn
4. Sprint, Change Direction and Shooting Race
5. Shooting Practice in a 7v7 Possession Game

SESSION 5
1. Dribble, Shoot, Turn, Receive and Shoot Again
2. Speed & Agility Shooting Competition
3. Shooting Accuracy - ‘Aim for a Corner’
4. Running Backwards, Dribbling & Shooting Game
5. Shooting Accuracy in a 6v6 Small Side Game

SESSION 6
1. Volleying Accuracy - ‘Aim for a Corner’
2. Speed Ring Coordination Relay
3. 1-2 Combinations, 3rd Man Runs and Finishing
4. 1-2 Combination and 1v1 Duel
5. Possession Game with Quick Attack & Finishing
SESSION 7
1. Throw, Catch and Volley in a 4v4 Game
2. Agility Circuit with 1 Touch Finishing
3. Passing & Receiving in a Shooting Practice
4. 3v4 (+2) Attackers vs Defenders Shooting Drill
5. 7v7 (+6) with Outside Support in a SSG

SESSION 8
1. Pass, Throw, Chip and Accurate Volley
2. Roll, Dribble and Shoot with a Goalkeeper
3. Penalty Kick Practice
4. 1v2 Dynamic Duel with 3 Goals
5. 7v7 Shooting Area 6 Goals Small Sided Game

SESSION 9
1. Throw, Catch and Volley in a 4v4 Game
2. Turn and Shoot First Time
3. Feints / Quick Movements and Shot
4. 3v2 First Time Shooting Practice
5. 2 Team Accurate Passing and Finishing Game

CHAPTER 6 - HEADING TRAINING UNIT

SESSION 1
1. Heading Accuracy - ‘Aim for the Ring’
2. Agility and Heading Competition
3. Diving Headers in Pairs
4. 1v1 Heading in the Penalty Area
5. 6v6 Headers Game with 6 Outside Players

SESSION 2
1. 4v4 Headed Finishing Game
2. Jump, Run, Change Direction and Headed Pass
3. Heading Accuracy ‘Aim for a Corner’
4. 2v1 with Headed Knock Down and Finishing
5. Heading with Target Players in a Small Sided Game

SESSION 3
1. Heading Accuracy ‘Against the Crossbar’
2. Coordination, Agility and Balance Exercise
3. Headed Passing and Shooting Practice
4. Throw-ins, Heading, 1v1s and Finishing
5. Heading with Target Players in a SSG (2)

SESSION 4
1. 1v1 Warm Up - ‘The Battle'
2. The Technical Block
3. Technical Feints / Moves to Beat - ‘The Tunnel’
4. Jump, Dribble and Shoot - ‘The Tracks’
5. 4v4 with 4 Goals in a Small Sided Game

CHAPTER 7 - RECEIVING TRAINING UNIT

SESSION 1
1. Juggling and Passing with 3 Players
2. Roll, Receive and Shoot
3. Receiving with a Directional First Touch
4. Move, Receive and Score in a 1v1 Duel
5. Receiving in Corner Zones in a 7v7 SSG

SESSION 2
1. Football Tennis with Coordination Exercises
2. Dribble, Cross Receive and Shoot
3. Move, Receive and Volley
4. Sprint, Receive and Score in a 1v1
5. Switching Play with End Zones in a 7v7 SSG

SESSION 3
1. Receiving with the Correct Body Shape
2. Coordination, Passing and Receiving Game
3. Opening Up to Receive and Dribble
4. Receive the Ball and Score in a 2v1
5. Creating Space to Receive in a 7v7 Game

SESSION 4
1. Receiving with Back to Goal - Turn and Shoot
2. Quick Reactions - Receive, Dribble and Shoot
3. 1v1 Frontal Duel with 3 Goals
4. Dribbling Multiple Balls / Objects - ‘The Move’
5. 4v4 with ‘Scoring Zones’ in a Small Sided Game

SESSION 5
1. Receiving, Dribbling & 1v1 with a Goalkeeper
2. Agility & Quickness in a 1v1 Shooting Game
3. Receiving on the Move and Guided Control
4. Receive the Ball and Dribble Under Pressure
5. 7v7 Game with 4 Goals - ‘Receive from Behind’

CHAPTER 8 - JUGGLING TRAINING UNIT

SESSION 1
1. Juggling and Passing with 3 Players
2. Roll, Receive and Shoot
3. Receiving with a Directional First Touch
4. Move, Receive and Score in a 1v1 Duel
5. Receiving in Corner Zones in a 7v7 SSG

CHAPTER 9 - THROW-INS TRAINING UNIT

SESSION 1
1. Juggling and Passing with 3 Players
2. Roll, Receive and Shoot
3. Receiving with a Directional First Touch
4. Move, Receive and Score in a 1v1 Duel
5. Hands and Feet Small Sided Game

CHAPTER 10 - MOTOR ACTIVITY FOR 9 TO 12 YEAR OLD PLAYERS

- MOTOR ACTIVITY FOR 9 TO 12 YEAR OLD PLAYERS
- COORDINATION ABILITIES
- TECHNICAL FUNDAMENTAL AND ASSOCIATED COORDINATION ABILITY

CHAPTER 11 - TRAINING SESSIONS WITH SPECIFIC MOTOR COORDINATION EXERCISES

- COORDINATION REQUIRED FOR TECHNICAL TRAINING
DIFFERENTIATION
1. Ball Touches with Varied Distances
2. Passing & Receiving in Zones with Changing Distances
3. Aerial Passing and Receiving
4. Weight of the Pass & Vision - ‘Coloured Boxes’
5. Accurate Finishing with Visual Awareness

REACTIONS
1. Agility, Vision and Quick Reactions Exercise
2. Passing & Receiving in Zones with Changing Distances
3. Changing the Direction of Attack in a Small Sided Game
4. Exploiting a Numerical Advantage in a 3v2 Situation
5. Vision and Awareness Passing Sequence Practice
6. 6v3 Dynamic Possession Game

ADAPTATION AND TRANSFORMATION
1. Dribbling and Passing Alley
2. Creating 2 Passing Options in a Square
3. Dribbling and Passing Gates in a Small Sided Game
4. Psycho-Kinetics with 4 Coloured Goals in a SSG
5. Crossing from the Flank with 1v1 Zones in the Centre
6. Ball Control Obstacle Circuit

SPACE AND TIME ORIENTATION
1. ‘Creating Shapes Together’ Vision & Awareness Practice
2. Passing in Between Players
3. ‘Knock the Cones Down’ Small Side Game
4. 5v4 Dynamic Possession Game
5. Dynamic Possession Game with 4 Goals
6. Quick Reactions Heading and Passing Practice

RHYTHM
1. Changing the Rhythm of Play in a 3 Zone SSG
2. Ball Control with Cones at Varying Distances's
3. Ball Control ‘Touch the Ball on the Whistle’

MOTOR COMBINATIONS
1. Control, Pass, Skip and Receive
2. Dynamic Juggling, Passing and Receiving Practice
3. Ball Control and Accurate Shooting Game
4. Technical Passing and Receiving in a Triangle
5. Ball Control Practice in Pairs
6. Chip Pass, Receive and Shoot in a Team Game

BALANCE
1. Changing Direction and Receiving Relay
2. Crossing and Finishing Practice with Volleys and Headers

U13-15 Full Book Contents
PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND ELEMENTS OF TRAINING METHODOLOGY

- GROWTH MATURATION: PHYSICAL GROWTH
- CONDITIONING
- COORDINATION SKILLS
- PSYCHOLOGY FOR 12-15 YEAR OLDS

TRAINING SESSION FORMAT

- OUTLINE OF TRAINING SESSIONS
- PRACTICE FORMAT

TRAINING UNIT FOR WEEK 1 & 2

SESSION 1
1. Warm Up: Running with the Ball - ‘Defensive Shadow’
2. Conditioning: Interval Training ‘Fartlek Running’
3. Technical: Dribbling with Feints / Moves to Beat
4. Game Situation: Frontal 1v1 Duel with Coloured Goals
5. Specific Game: Man Marking 6 Goal Dribbling Game

SESSION 2
1. Warm Up: Running with the Ball and Dynamic Movements
2. Conditioning: Strengthening and Speed Power
3. Technical: Changing Direction Team Shooting Game
4. Game Situation: Quick Reactions and Finishing in a 1v2 Frontal Marking Duel
5. Specific Game: 7v7 Position Specific Zonal Game

SESSION 3
1. Warm Up: Quick Reactions in a Man Marking Dribbling Game
2. Conditioning: Quickness Circuit
3. Technical: Dribbling with Frontal Marking in 1v1 Channels
4. Game Situation: Back 4 Closing Down and 1v1 Duels
5. Specific Game: 1v1 Side Zones in an 8v8 Small Sided Game

TRAINING UNIT FOR WEEK 3 & 4

SESSION 4
1. Warm Up: One Touch Play with One-Two Combinations
2. Conditioning: Interval Training ‘Fartlek Running’ (2)
3. Technical: Dribbling with Different Obstacles
4. Game Situation: Receiving a Ball on the Ground with Close Marking from Behind
5. Specific Game: Target Players and Close Marking from Behind in a 3 Zone Small Sided Game

SESSION 5
1. Warm Up: Possession and Long Passing Transition Game
2. Conditioning: Strengthening and Explosive Power
3. Technical: Receiving, Turning and Dribbling with the Back to Goal
4. Game Situation: 2v1 / 2v2 Man Marking from Behind
5. Specific Game: 1v1 Man Marking in a 7 Zone Game

SESSION 6
1. Warm Up: Defensive Support Play Practice
2. Conditioning: Technical Quickness Circuit
3. Technical: 1v1 with Frontal Marking / 1v1 with Back to Goal
4. Game Situation: Shifting of the Defensive Unit with a 4v4
5. Specific Game: Awareness in a ‘2 Teams, 4 Colours Game’

TRAINING UNIT FOR WEEK 5 & 6

SESSION 7
1. Warm Up: Switching Play with Support Players in End Zones
2. Conditioning: Interval Training ‘Fartlek Running’ (3)
3. Technical: Running with the Ball, Feints and Shooting
4. Game Situation: Sprinting & Turning in a Shooting Team Game
5. Specific Game: 1v1 Duels in a 5 Zone Game

SESSION 8
1. Warm Up: RWTB, Volley Passing & Juggling with the Weaker Foot
2. Conditioning: Explosive Power Training Circuit
3. Technical: RWTB and Turning / Changing Direction
4. Game Situation: Receiving the Ball in 1v1 Situations in and Around the Penalty Area
5. Specific Game: 4v4 with 4 Goals in a Small Sided Game

SESSION 9
1. Warm Up: 4 Colours, 2 Team Game
2. Conditioning: Quickness Circuit with Turning
3. Technical: Ball Control, Crossing and Finishing Practice
4. Game Situation: Man Marking in the Penalty Area from Crosses on the Flank
5. Specific Game: Wide Play, Crossing & Defensive Covering with a 2v2 in the Penalty Area

TRAINING UNIT FOR WEEK 7 & 8

SESSION 10
1. Warm Up: 5v5 ‘Nutmeg’ Possession Game
2. Conditioning: Quick Reactions Colours Game
3. Technical: Dribbling at Speed with ‘Nutmeg’
4. Game Situation: 1v1 on the Flanks with Crossing & Finishing
5. Specific Game: 1v1 on the Flanks with Crossing & Finishing (2)

SESSION 11
1. Warm Up: 4v4 Rugby Game
2. Conditioning: Non Stop 6 Coloured Goals 3 Zone Possession Game
3. Technical: Running with the Ball and Penetrating Passes
4. Game Situation: Creating Space to Receive Long Passes on the Flank
5. Specific Game: Rugby Style 5v5 Small Sided Game

SESSION 12
1. Warm Up: Passing and RWTB in Pairs
2. Conditioning: Technical Quickness Circuit
3. Technical: Marking a Player Coming from the Opposite Side to the Ball
4. Game Situation: Back 4 Providing Support with the Ball on the Ground
5. Specific Game: 4v4 with 4 Coloured Goals Possession Game

TRAINING UNIT FOR WEEK 9 & 10

SESSION 13
1. Warm Up: 5v5 Passing Gate Game
2. Conditioning: Sprint Training & Quick Combinations
3. Technical: Diagonal Passing Square
4. Game Situation: Individual Tactics - Marking in a 1v1
5. Specific Game: 3 Team Possession Game

SESSION 14
1. Warm Up: Passing with a Colour Sequence
2. Conditioning: Sprint Training and Quick Dribbling
3. Technical: Passing and Receiving Square
4. Game Situation: Defensive Positioning in a 2v2 Situation
5. Specific Game: 2v2 (+2) Possession Game with End Zones

SESSION 15
1. Warm Up: 6v6 Penetrating Passes Possession Game
2. Conditioning: Circuit training & Technical Work in Pairs Under Condition of Quickness
3. Technical: Defensive Support Play from a Long Ball
4. Game Situation : 1v1 Situations
5. Specific Game: 1v1 / 2v2 Zonal Defending

TRAINING UNIT FOR WEEK 11 & 12

SESSION 16
1. Warm Up: 4v4v4 Dynamic 3 Zone Possession Game
2. Conditioning: Position Specific Training Exercises
3. Technical: 1-2 Combination Play with Close Pressure
4. Game Situation: Creating a Numerical Advantage (1v1 > 2v1)
5. Specific Game: 3v3 (+4) Switching Play with Outside Support Players Possession Game

SESSION 17
1. Warm Up: 6v3 Speed of Play Dynamic Possession Game
2. Conditioning: Position Specific Training Exercises (2)
3. Technical: One-Two Combination and Shot
4. Game Situation: 3v2 Game with Target Player
5. Specific Game: 3v3 (+4) Speed of Play Game with Target Players

SESSION 18
1. Warm Up: 5v2 2 Touch Possession Game
2. Conditioning: Hurdles, Volley Pass and Sprinting
3. Game Situation: 2v1 on the Flanks with Accurate Crossing
4. Tactical Situation: Defensive Support with the Ball in the Air & Building Up Play with 2 Central Midfielders
5. Specific Game: 6v6v6 Quick Shooting Game

TRAINING UNIT FOR WEEK 13 & 14

SESSION 19
1. Warm Up: 5v3 Dynamic Small Sided Game
2. Conditioning: Position Specific Training Exercises (3)
3. Technical: Diagonal Run with Penetrating Pass
4. Game Situation: Varying 3v2 Game Scenarios
5. Specific Game: Passing Conditions in 4v4 Small Sided Games

SESSION 20
1. Warm Up: Handball Game
2. Conditioning: Position Specific Training Exercises (4)
3. Technical: Aerial Pass, Diagonal Run and Volley
4. Game Situation: 3v3v3 Speed of Play in the Penalty Area
5. Specific Game: 4v4 (+4) SSG with Support Players

SESSION 21
1. Warm Up: 3v1 Possession Game
2. Conditioning: Hurdle Agility Training & Volley Passes
3. Technical: Receiving Aerial Passes with 2v1
4. Game Situation: Defensive Support with Ball in the Air Against 2 Forwards
5. Specific Game: 4v4 (+4) with Support Players in the Attacking Zone

TRAINING UNIT FOR WEEK 15 & 16

SESSION 22
1. Warm Up: 4v4 Target Player Diamond Shape End Zone Game
2. Technical: Short and Long Passing with Colours Between 2 Zones
3. Technical: Shielding the Ball and Penetrating Passes
4. Game Situation: 3v2 Penetrating Passes End Zone Game
5. Specific Game: Attacking the Space 3 Zone SSG

SESSION 23
1. Warm Up: Juggling in Pairs
2. Conditioning: Juggling Coordination Team Game
3. Technical: Quick Passing and 1-2 Combinations
4. Game Situation: 2v2 (+2) Game / Double 2v2 Game
5. Specific Game: Passing Conditions Small Sided Game
SESSION 24
1. Warm Up: 3 Team Possession Game
2. Conditioning: Agility Exercise with Volley Passing
3. Game Situation: 4v2 Support Play End to End Game
4. Tactical Situation: Cohesive movement of the Defensive Unit with No Immediate Pressure on the Ball
5. Specific Game: Fast Break Attacks Dynamic Transition Game

TRAINING UNIT FOR WEEK 17 & 18

SESSION 25
1. Warm Up: 4v4 with Long Accurate Passing
2. Conditioning: Running With and Without the Ball in Pairs
3. Technical: Accurate Aerial Passing in Pairs
4. Game Situation: Receiving a Long pass & Shielding the Ball
5. Specific Game: Long Passing, Crossing and Finishing in a 7 Zone Small Sided Game

SESSION 26
1. Warm Up: 4v4 (+4) Long Passing Game with Support Players and Goalkeepers
2. Conditioning: Sprinting and Changing Direction
3. Technical: Receiving Long Passes on the Move
4. Game Situation: Receiving a Long Straight Pass with a 2v1 Play in the Penalty Area
5. Specific Game: Switching Play with Long Passes in a 7v7 Small Side Game

SESSION 27
1. Warm Up: 2v2 + Neutral Player End Zone Game
2. Conditioning: Speed and Agility Circuit Training
3. Technical: Dynamic Quick Reactions 2v2 Game
4. Game Situation: Shooting With and Without Pressure
5. Specific Game: 4v6 to 6v4 Zonal Defending Practice

TRAINING UNIT FOR WEEK 19 & 20

SESSION 28
1. Warm Up: 5v5 Support Play Possession Game
2. Conditioning: 3 Minute Runs with 3 Minutes Recovery
3. Technical: Creating Angles of Support with Proper Movements of Centre Backs and Centre Midfielders
4. Game Situation: 2v1 (+2) One-Two Combinations in an End to End Small Sided Game
5. Specific Game: 5v5 Support Player End Zone Game

SESSION 29
1. Warm Up: Pass and Move Sequence with 3 Players
2. Conditioning: Sprinting with Visual Awareness and Wind Sprints
3. Technical: Shooting After Dribbling Inside
4. Game Situation: 5v3 Dynamic Possession Game with Target Goalkeeper
5. Specific Game: 4v4 Games with Passing Conditions (2)

SESSION 30
1. Warm Up: 4v4 Counter-Movement Small Sided Game
2. Conditioning: Coordination & Agility Shooting Race
3. Game Situation: Creating Space with Counter-Movements in 2v1 Play
4. Tactical Situation: Cohesive Movement of the Defensive Unit
5. Specific Game: Counter-Movement and Attacking Combinations Near the Penalty Area

TRAINING UNIT FOR WEEK 21 & 22

SESSION 31
1. Warm Up: 4 Colour Passing Sequence
2. Conditioning: Pass, Sprint, Turn, Receive and Pass
3. Technical: Weighted Pass, Agility Poles and Shooting
4. Game Situation: Dynamic 1v1 Duels
5. Specific Game: 6v6 Quick Shooting in a Small Area

SESSION 32
1. Warm Up: Quick Reactions 4v4 Games
2. Conditioning: Sprint, Receive and Passing Triangle
3. Technical: Shooting from Various Angles
4. Game Situation: 3v2 Dynamic Small Sided Game
5. Specific Game: 5v5 (+5) Heading Support Players in a SSG

SESSION 33
1. Warm Up: 1v1 Play with Feints / Moves to Beat
2. Conditioning: Intense Volley Passing Triangle
3. Technical: Shooting from Various Angles (2)
4. Game Situation: 6v6 (+6) Quick Combinations Game
5. Specific Game: 8v8 Dynamic Transition Game

TRAINING UNIT FOR WEEK 23 & 24

SESSION 34
1. Warm Up: Dribbling and Juggling with the Weaker Foot
2. Conditioning: Quick Passing Competition
3. Technical: Accurate Shooting on the Volley
4. Game Situation: 2v2 Agility Game with 4 Goals
5. Specific Game: 6v6 with 6 Dribble Gates

SESSION 35
1. Warm Up: 4 Colours Awareness Passing Sequence
2. Conditioning: One-Two and Shoot / 20 Yard Sprints
3. Technical: Receiving and Shooting in Front of Goal
4. Game Situation: 1v1 Dribbling and Shooting Duel
5. Specific Game: Playing in Behind with 6 Dribble Gates

SESSION 36
1. Warm Up: Dribbling and Feints in Pairs
2. Conditioning: Pass and Move Sequence with 3 Players (2)
3. Technical: Awareness & Changing Direction with the Ball
4. Game Situation: Collective Movements & Combinations with Overlapping Run, Crossing & Finishing
5. Specific Game: 6v6 Crossing & Finishing 5 Zone Game

TRAINING UNIT FOR WEEK 25 & 26

SESSION 37
1. Warm Up: Juggling, Control and Short Bursts of Dribbling
2. Conditioning: Sprinting & Agility with Crossing & Heading
3. Technical: Receiving with Back to Goal and Shooting
4. Game Situation: Receiving with Back to Goal Dynamic 1v1 Duels
5. Specific Game: 5v5 ‘Pass to the Captain’ Game

SESSION 38
1. Warm Up: Awareness & Receiving with the Chest
2. Conditioning: RWTB & 1-2 Combinations Passing Circle
3. Technical: Passing and Receiving with an Obstacle
4. Game Situation: 2v1 Play with Shielding of the Ball
5. Specific Game: Quick Passing with Outside Runners

SESSION 39
1. Warm Up: RWTB and Shielding - ‘Kick the Ball Out’
2. Conditioning: Sprint, Turn and Volley
3. Technical: Receiving and Shooting on the Edge of the Box
4. Game Situation: Movements of the Centre Midfielders when Not in Possession of the Ball
5. Specific Game: Receiving from Accurate Long Passing and Crossing

TRAINING UNIT FOR WEEK 27 & 28

SESSION 40
1. Warm Up: Pass and Move Sequence with 3 Players (3)
2. Conditioning: 1v1 Quick Reaction Sprints to the Ball
3. Technical: Receiving with Good Awareness and the Correct Body Shape
4. Game Situation: 1v1 Receiving and Shielding the Ball
5. Specific Game: 8v8 Passing Box 3 Zone Game

SESSION 41
1. Warm Up: Throw-ins and Headers Game
2. Conditioning: Applying Quick Pressure in a 3 Zone Game
3. Technical: Heading on the Run with Mini Goals
4. Game Situation: 3v3 Attacking / Defending Crosses
5. Specific Game: 5v5 (+4) Headed Finishing Game

SESSION 42
1. Warm Up: 2v2 Football Tennis Tournament
2. Conditioning: Speed, Agility & Coordination Circuits
3. Technical: Headed Juggling Sequence with 3 Players
4. Game Situation: Position Specific Team Shape Shadow Play
5. Specific Game: Headed Finishing with Support Players

TRAINING UNIT FOR WEEK 29 & 30

SESSION 43
1. Warm Up: Defending the Goal in a 1v1
2. Conditioning: Strengthening Exercises & Possession Game
3. Technical: Headed Juggling Sequence with 4 Players
4. Game Situation: 2v1 with Agility Circuit & Headed Pass
5. Specific Game: Four Colour Heading Game

SESSION 44
1. Warm Up: Defending the Goal Using Good Body Shape
2. Conditioning: Motor Exercise with 2v1 Duel
3. Technical: Crossing and Heading Practice with 4 Goals
4. Game Situation: Crossing and Heading Team Game
5. Specific Game: Shooting from Distance with 6 Goals in a 3 Zone Small Sided Game

SESSION 45
1. Warm Up: Jump, Criss-Cross and Heading Competition
2. Conditioning: Running Through Poles and Volley
3. Technical: Defensive Positioning to Block the Shot
4. Game Situation: Collective Tactical Movement
5. Specific Game: 6v6 with 6 Outside Support Players

ADDITIONAL STRENGTH, ENDURANCE AND SPEED PRACTICES

STRENGTH & POWER PRACTICES
1. Jumping and Volley Pass Circuit
2. Crossing and Heading on the Run
3. Juggling in Pairs
4. Dynamic Technical Circuit
5. Strengthening Exercises and 1v1 Duels
6. Strength Exercises Relay

ENDURANCE PRACTICES
1. Endurance Possession Game
2. Changing Direction and Dribbling at Speed
3. 3v3 High Intensity Small Sided Game
4. Closing Down and Winning the Ball (1v5)
5. Possession Circle with Coloured Defenders
6. Quick Reactions 1v1 Duel Game

SPEED PRACTICES
1. Quick Reactions to Change the Direction of Play in a SSG
2. Dribbling Shadow Play
3. Sprinting with Quick Reactions
4. Speed of Reaction 1v1 Duel
5. Acceleration in a 2v1 Duel
6. Acceleration and Deceleration Exercise
7. Acceleration and Deceleration in a 1v1 Duel
8. Acceleration, Deceleration and Speed of Reaction

Meet the Soccer Italian Style Coaches

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Mirko Mazzantini

Mirko Mazzantini
"ACF Fiorentina Academy Coach"

Mirko Mazzantini coached at Empoli FC for 10 years, working with all the main age groups at academy level. In 2010 he was recruited by AFC Fiorentina to work with the U14/U15 Academy teams.

During the 2010/11 season Mirko won the U15 Italian Academy Serie ‘A’ championship.

In 2011/12 Mirko was the Assistant of the Fiorentina Reserve team during pre-season and he was the coach of the ACF Fiorentina U14 team who won the Academy Serie ‘A’ championship and some international tournaments.

Mirko is currently the ACF Fiorentina U15 coach for the 2013/14 season. He is a qualified football coach through the “Young Players Coach” program and a UEFA ‘B’ Licenced Coach, as well as an author of many coaching publications, articles, books and DVDs.
Simone Bombardieri Simone Bombardieri
"Empoli FC Academy Coach"

Simone Bombardieri played for Empoli FC for 5 years. He then started his career as a coach for the club 15 years ago at the age of 22, where he has been coaching various academy age groups from U9-U14.

In the 2011/12 season, Simone was the coach of the Empoli FC U14 team who reached the final of the Nick Cup International Tournament, where they lost in extra time against Inter Milan. They also finished eighth in the Academy Serie ‘A’ championship.

Simone is currently the Empoli FC U15 coach for the 2013/14 season. He is also a qualified football coach through the “Young Players Coach” program and a UEFA ‘B’ Licenced Coach, as well as an author of many coaching publications, articles, books and DVDs.

All of the sessions and practices are presented with clear simple to understand diagrams supported with session objective, description, coaching points and variations/progressions.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you have a complete full season of sessions that are used at top Professional Academies like AFC Fiorentina and the successful Empoli FC.

Age Group - practices for: age U9-12 Book
Pages: 158
Practices: 200
Sessions: 40
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Age Group - practices for: age U13-15 Book
Pages: 190
Practices: 240
Sessions: 48
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