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Playing Style - Advanced Programme
At this point in time, we need to concentrate on ensuring that the players are competent at an Under 17 level.
NOTE: Today is the first day of Technical Aspects of Play - these technical aspects are based upon the understanding of the playing patterns.
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Offensive Pattern - GK-2-3-3-2;
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Defensive Pattern - GK-1-3-4-2.
Skills Progression - Under 17
Emphasis
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Fitness - The need for players to maintain a fitness routine should be introduced at this level;
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Decisions - Players should be given responsibility for setting individual and group goals. Emphasis should be placed on the importance of correct decision making during games;
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Tactics - Players should be able to play to a team tactic or set play;
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Skills - Emphasis should still be placed on the correct performance of skills with remedial skill sessions as and when required;
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Personal Development - Players should be able to balance their sporting, social and academic commitments. Emphasis should be placed on organization of time and setting goals and priorities;
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Mental Skills - Players should be able to prepare themselves mentally for the game.
Game Plan
Players should:
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Play to a team strategy;
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Control the tempo of the game;
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Be able to decide when to take the risk to attempt to score a goal;
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Be competent with both man-to-man and zonal defence.
Skills Standards
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Dribbling - Players should be able to pass to a signal (eyes, stick, body) while dribbling under pressure;
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Advanced Scanning - Players should be able to scan most of the ground in all directions (180o) while dribbling;
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Body Feinting - Players should be able to execute body feinting movements;
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Receiving when Marked - Players should be able to pass to a marked player or receive when marked;
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Anticipation - Players should be able to read the play and assess the threats and opportunities;
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Manufactured Free - Players should be able to avoid giving away frees when the opponent is playing for a free "manufactured free";
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Flicking / Scooping on the run - Players should be able to flick or scoop on the run;
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Deflections - Players should be able to perform deflections for both goal shots and passes.
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03.01.16 Reverse stick steal
Objective
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Used to steal the ball from beside the opponent on the reverse stick;
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Used mainly when you cannot get in front of a fast moving opponent.
Execution of Skill:
1. BEFORE tackling CHANNEL opponent and get in front as much as possible;
2. Look for ball control errors or when the opponents moves are limited;
3. Hold stick in LEFT hand only and extend it out to reach the ball;
4. Drag the ball towards you and / or behind the opponent;
5. DO NOT touch the opponent's stick or body.
Watch For:
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Player attempts to get in from of the opponent as much as possible;
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Player DOES NOT touch the opponents stick or body at any time.
Practice Drills:
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Small game points for goal and reverse stick steal.
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03.01.17 Decision Making
Objective:
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To develop decision making in the various areas of the play.
Execution of Skills:
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Skills in Attack - Animated Skill Drills - Unit Play- Exercise 8;
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Skills in Defence - Animated Skill Drills - Unit Play- Exercise 9;
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Skills in Midfield - Animated Skill Drills - Unit Play- Exercise 10;
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Passing from Midfield - Animated Skill Drills - Unit Play- Exercise 12.
NOTE: These exercises should be run in the above order and utilize all players in each exercise. Develop variations for each exercise as we progress through the Skills.
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03.01.18 Ball Side / Help Side
NOTE: Ball Side / Help Side has been highlighted in 03.02 AdvancedSkills - Day Ten. The focus is now on changing the discussion into active progressions - include "Defence Line / Attack Line" into the practice.
Execution of Skills:
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Response (1) - Animated Skill Drills - Defending- Exercise 12;
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Response (2) - Animated Skill Drills - Defending - Exercise 13;
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Response (3) - Animated Skill Drills - Defending - Exercise 14.
Variations:
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Utilize "Zonal Players" to switch play from one box to the other box.
NOTE: These exercises should be run in the above order and utilize all players in each exercise. Develop variations for each exercise as we progress through the Skills.
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