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FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION LEVEL 2 COACHING Improve the Technique of Creating Space FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION LEVEL 2 Improve the Technique of Creating Space

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INTRODUCTION Mike Trusson, who is a very experienced Football Association Level 2 Tutor and has tutored on over 50 Level 2 Courses, has written the content for the Technique of Creating Space. Mike is also the owner of www.grassrootscoaching.com which has over 300 animated, interactive 3D coaching sessions and a comprehensive section on the FA level 2 practical coaching curriculum with videos and downloadable PDF’s. The graphical content has been designed using Coaches Chalkboard, which is a very simple to use online football training planning software tool, which is available FREE at www.grassrootscoaching.com/freefootballcoaching/ WHAT IS A TECHNIQUE A technique is a basic building block of football. For example the technique of creating space is the ability of players to time their movement so that they can create and find time and space on a football pitch. The more time and space a player has, the less pressure there is on them which results in more time for the player to get their heads up and make good choices and decisions. The more opportunities the player has to practice this technique in a game related practice, then the better the player will be at mastering these basic techniques of the game, which will improve the players confidence and the more chance they will have of improving as a player. A technical session is unopposed so that the players can practice these techniques without the pressure of a defender or opposition player, which allows them time to focus and have time on mastering the technique. But, players also need to be appropriately challenged in the practice. So in this session of The Technique of Creating Space, there are progressions that utilise the floating player, so that players have to react to find space when the floating player changes direction with the ball, There are progressions where players have to react to create space if one of their team create space with the ball and change direction and challenges which ask the players to think about clever movement to create space and when to stand still if they are already in space. We have also included challenges. Players love the competitive element of the challenges. But that competitive factor of the challenge will also make players hurry their passing and movement as they strive to compete. As a result the quality of the passing will decrease as players lose composure and rush to make the passes as quickly as they can. This allows the coach to help the players make decisions about the right time to create space, when to pass quickly, to pass first time and when to control and pass. As a result, the players’ performances through these challenges will improve. PROGRESSIONS Look out for the progressions to The Technique of Creating Space – The Skill of Creating Space and Small Sided Games to improve Creating Space In addition there are E Books available covering the Technique, Skill and Small sided games for all the FA Level 2 Practical Curriculum.


1. ORGANISATION. Suggested area size. Inside area 25 x

15 yards. Circle areas of approximately 5 yards

in diameter as per graphic 3 groups, with a ball each of 3 players

on the pitch in different coloured bibs Floating player who can play with any

group Adjust the size of the area to suit the

age, ability and number of players. The practice can be adjusted for 8 - 14

players

EQUIPMENT

Supply of footballs, cones to mark out areas and bibs. PURPOSE

To improve the technique of Creating Space

2. START

Initially start the practice slowly, with only one group playing so that all the players understand the pattern of the practice, then progress to all 3 groups playing at the same time

The ball starts with one player in the group.

Another player from the group must look to make a run into any of the circle areas to receive the pass


3. REACTION OF THIRD PLAYER

As soon as the second player has received the pass, the third player makes a run into a circle to find space and receive a pass

After passing the ball from a circle area, the passer moves into the centre area.

The pattern of the practice is repeated. All 3 groups playing at the same time, trying to pass to players who have made runs into the circles to find space.

4. TIMING OF RUNS AND

COMMUNICATION The player who hasn’t been involved in

the pass or receiving the ball – the third player should time their run so that before the pass reaches the player they are making their move into a circle to receive the next pass.

This pattern of third player movement – being one step ahead – should be encouraged

The third player can really help the passer by communicating to the passer, both verbally and with hand gestures


5. BOTH PLAYERS OFF THE BALL

LOOKING TO CREATE SPACE Encourage players, the passer and the

third player to make moves into the circles to create and find space.

Again, encourage good communication and timing of movement

The decision on who to pass to is down to the passer, but the passing should be accurate, well timed and weighted

6. PLAYER ON THE BALL

SHIFTING DIRECTION WITH THE BALL

Encourage the players on the ball to sometimes run or dribble the ball and change direction

The other players in their group should react to this change of direction or movement of the ball to adjust their movement to find space

The receiving player should communicate to the passer, both verbally and with hand gestures when and where they want the pass


7. USING THE FLOATING PLAYERS

Any player in any group can pass to the floating player at any time.

The floating player must pass the ball back to the group who passed the ball to them

The floating player should where possible, turn with the ball and change direction or pass the ball first time

The players in the group who passed the ball to the floating player must adjust their movement into a circle to take into account the floating player turning with the ball or passing first time


8. CHANGING DIRECTION AND

CREATING SPACE WITH THE BALL

Encourage players to create space with the ball by using turns to change direction with the ball

Look out for a good reaction from other players to adjust their movement as the player on the ball creates space with the ball by turning and changing direction



9. CLEVER MOVEMENT TO

CREATE SPACE Players should think about using clever

movement to find and create space For example, the white and blue team

in the graphic have used an in to out movement to create space to receive the ball outside of the circle area, after initially making a run into the area

The yellow team have used an out to in, timed movement to create space inside the circle area


10. CREATING SPACE BY

RECEIVING AND TURNING WITH THE BALL

Players should think about receiving the ball and turning to create space

The receiving player should be aware of the space around them to be able to turn and the position of their team mates prior to turning with the ball

Team mates should look to adjust and time their runs into space as the player is turning with the ball


11. CHALLENGES

The challenge is for the first team to get a player to receive a pass in every one of the circles.

All the players in the team must receive a pass in one of the circles or make a run into a circle to receive a pass outside of the circle

They must pass to the floating player at least once and receive the ball back in a circle

They can go into a circle if another team are in the circle

12. KEY COACHING

Head up, spatial awareness of where the space is.

Timing of movement to create space. Try and make the movement early, be

one step ahead Look at the ball when making the move

to create space To get in space where the passer can

see them and where there is a clear passing channel

Clever movement – in to out, or out to in

Create space with the ball, by turning and changing the direction


Quality and decision of passing

13. PROGRESSIONS

Progress to the skill of creating space

On the next 4 pages there is an FA level 2 Coaching Session Planner Template. Please feel free to print it out and use. You will need to complete the details relevant to your session and needs.


Coaching Session Planner

Candidate

Coach Date Produced

Coach Educator Time Available

Information on Players No. of Player Age Ability Level

Medical Info.

Particular Needs

Information on Facilities and Resources Location . Session Date

Facility Needs Goals, safe and suitable playing area. Toilets

Equipment Needs

Balls, bibs, cones, Poles for goals

Health & Safety

Check Players for injury and for personal health and safety. Suitable footwear, clothing, shin pads, jewellery, Complete pitch check and ensure first aid kit and mobile telephone are on site. Risk assessment carried out prior to session start.

Action Plan, Points from

previous Sessions:

Give good demonstrations and intervene as appropriate. Ask questions of players. Use Guide and Discovery style of coaching with players. Progress the practice to the players needs

Session Plan Session Aim

To improve the technique of creating space

Timings

Warm Up Activities

Gradual increase of warm up activities with the ball. Looking to increase the pace and intensity of the players movement to game intensity prior to the session. Looking to increase heart rate and blood flow. Also looking to tune the players in mentally to the upcoming session. Stretching of the main football muscle groups

10 minutes

Cool Down Activities

Gradual decrease of physical activity – run to jog to walk. Gentle stretching of the main muscle groups. Gravity led exercises to rid the body of lactic acid.

10 minutes


Session Plan Session

Title Improve the Technique of Creating Space Timings

Key Technical Aspects/ Factors

Head up, spatial awareness of where the space is Timing of movement to create space. Try and make the movement early, be one step ahead Look at the ball when making the move to create space To get in space where the passer can see them and where there is a clear

passing channel Clever movement – in to out, or out to in Create space with the ball, by turning and changing the direction The receiving player should communicate to the passer, both verbally

and with hand gestures when and where they want the pass

Session Content

ORGANISATION

Suggested area size. Inside area 25 x 15 yards. Circle areas of approximately 5 yards in diameter as per graphic 3 groups, with a ball each of 3 players on the pitch in different coloured

bibs Floating player who can play with any group Adjust the size of the area to suit the age, ability and number of players. The practice can be adjusted for 8 - 14 players

PROGRESSIONS

Introduce challenges Progress to the skill of creating space

25 -30 minutes.


LTPD 4-Corner Model Outcomes

When planning your session you will need to consider what outcomes you are trying to achieve in relation to the 4-corner model. You should aspire to identify outcomes for all 4-corners for each of your sessions.

Technical Passing Receiving Ball control First time passing Decisions

Psychological

Imagination Decision making Confidence Self Belief Spatial awareness

Physical Running Turning Balance Agility Changes of pace and direction

Social Decision making Fair play Communication Team work

Development of the Session

Some players are struggling to cope with the session, how would you adapt it to make it more achievable for them.

Make the area bigger to give the players more space and time. Slow down the practice to walking pace, and then increase the pace, as the players get better. Spend more time on the technique with the players.

Some players are finding the session to easy, how would you adapt it to make it more demanding for them.

Progress to two footballs quicker. Make the area smaller Introduce the challenges sooner

Identify what sessions you would ideally have coached prior to this session

Short Passing

Identify what the session content might be for the next session.

Forward runs / forward passing


Coaching Session Self Evaluation

Candidate Coach Session date

Were the arrangements and organisation of the session appropriate?

Size and pitch appropriate for the age group. All equipment ready and organised

Was the health and safety of the environment and session maintained?

Risk assessment carried out prior to session start, no issues.

Did the session content deliver the outcomes of the 4-corner model?

Discussed with the players and let them come up with the answers, which they did very well?

Did the session content meet the player’s needs and expectations?

Pretty much. They can all master the technique of creating space. They need to focus on support movement and decision making

Was your coaching style and communication appropriate to the players?

I gave good clear instructions and used the EDI formula when coaching. I also asked players questions on their performance and used Guide and Discovery to help players find out their own solutions to problems

Did the player’s performance improve as expected?

There were improvements as individuals and as a group. Although one or two players need a bit more individual help

What feedback have you had from other people involved in the session?

I had pretty positive feedback from the players and the parents watching. I also asked a Level 2 qualified coach on their views and they were very positive about the session

If you were to coach this session again, what might you change?

I would have spent more time initially getting the pattern of the practice right, so that players understood what they were doing better. I could have stepped in and shown them this

The aim of the next session might be:

Forward runs / forward passing

Personal Action Plan: Particular points that you think you should address at the next/future sessions: Progressed quicker to the challenges, which the players really enjoyed. Observe more and coached sometimes from good practice when players had done well, rather than from coach from mistakes.


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