This practice is designed to challenge players abilities to control possession of the ball and quickly transition to win back the ball when possession is lost. Quick Navigation About the Video Additional Information Practice Overview Interpreting the Diagrams Diagrams Objectives Organisation Observations & Interventions About the Video In the video below, Dan will talk you through the structure of the practice, various outcomes and how you can adapt it for your players. Do you want to improve your ability to plan and deliver great […]
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Quick Navigation About the Video Interpreting the Diagrams Part 1: Ball Hunter Part 2: Shooting and defending transition game Part 3: 3v3 ABC 123 Transition Game Part 4: Small Sided Game: Transition Winner Stays On Moments of the Game The PDP team believes that in football, there are four moments of the game. They are, controlling possession, defending, transition (attacking or defensive) and creating and scoring. In line with this view of the game, we are producing full 60-90 minute training plans on these […]
This practice is designed to support player understanding of how to organise defensively in order to quickly attack in transition. Quick Navigation About the Video Additional Information Practice Overview Interpreting the Diagrams Diagrams Objectives Organisation Observations & Interventions About the Video In the video below, Dave will talk you through the structure of the practice, various outcomes and how you can adapt it for your players. Do you want to improve your ability to plan and deliver great sessions? Sign up for our Foundations […]
This practice is a 4v4+3 positional game. It creates a 7v4 scenario for the team in possession and includes the three main moments of football, attack, defence and transition so is a highly valuable tool to develop players understanding of positional play, controlling possession and counter pressing. The practice also provides great opportunities to work on scanning, receiving and releasing skills. Quick Navigation About the Video Additional Information Practice Overview Interpreting the Diagrams Diagrams Objectives Organisation Observations & Interventions About the Video In the […]
[…] playing model developed as an example by the PDP team, and how it can guide coaches and programme administrators in building team identities and facilitating player development. In This Article Coaching Moments of the Game In Possession Out of Possession Moments of Transition Applying the PDP Playing Model Coaching Moments of the Game The PDP Playing Model works by breaking the game down into distinct moments: In Possession, Out of Possession, and Moments of Transition. This simplified approach enables us to develop ideas within […]
[…] is a directional possession or wave practice. The session aims to encourage players to control the ball in an overload situation with quick combination play and accurate passing. Defenders are tasked with pressing outnumbered, winning the ball and trying to score before transitioning to possession and supporting their team mates. Quick Navigation About the Video Additional Information Practice Overview Interpreting the Diagrams Diagrams Objectives Organisation Observations & Interventions About the Video In the video below, Dave will talk you through the structure of the […]
[…] Manchester United this summer, he needed to adapt in a multitude of ways: English vs. German culture, club culture, style of football, and coaching style. Not even mentioning the food, weather and language. Culture isn’t defined by national boundaries alone. A cultural transition can take place when making the switch between any two organizations with a different set of values and behaviors. Those players that can act and adapt appropriately and efficiently to a new cultural environment will be the ones to thrive. View […]
Transition is a moment of the game which requires practice. In this session you’ll see a small sided game which encourages a high level of repetition of quick attack, forward runs, forward passing and recovering runs. The game is designed to create overloads in different areas of the pitch which creates a high number of attacking opportunities for the team in possession and challenges the defending team to recover and often defend outnumbered. UEFA A licensed coach, Dave Wright will talk you through […]
[…] Zaheer Shah examine some clips and stats from the 2018 World Cup, sharing thoughts on some of the trends to emerge at the tournament and whether they have implications in youth development. The 2018 World Cup has seen the importance of combination play, transition, quick counter attack, 1 v 1 attributes and game changing individual brilliance as key components to success. In an era dominated by possession football and with pressing the preferred method of defending, what lessons can we take from football’s showpiece that […]
PDP Video Session Plans are adaptable sessions designed by academy coach, Dave Wright. All sessions show key focus points, set up, and progressions so you can use them in your next practice.
[…] than ball mastery and manipulation. In fact, its positional and movement-based components mean it feeds directly into team play — enabling us to help players develop their skill on the ball within a range of small-sided games and exercises. Three-Team Possession and Transition Game This practice is designed to help players stay composed and keep the ball under pressure, develop their awareness of both opponents and teammates, and move the ball quickly and accurately: Assemble three teams within a playing area. Two work together […]
[…] and Sweden. It was the end of the day and that meant free play. However, this freedom felt very restricted, very one-directional, very narrow. It was almost as if the players had blinkers on; constrained to only see forwards. Dribble forward, tackle, loose ball, transition! Dribble forward, tackle, loose ball, transition! Dribble forward, tackle, loose ball, transition! It felt like the record was skipping… It was an eternity (in reality about 10 minutes) before anyone attempted to pass the ball, never mind completing a pass. I was […]
[…] players with a high level of repetition around a 1v1 moment in the game. Attacking players are challenged to run with the ball at speed and win their duel. Defenders are tasked with trying to win the ball from the side and transition to attack if successful. Be mindful of group sizes to keep repetition high and ensure pitch dimensions allow players plenty of space to exploit when running with the ball. Quick Navigation About the Video Additional Information Practice Overview Interpreting the Diagrams […]
[…] practice We’ve put this practice into a downloadable PDF guide for you to take to training. Download Now Additional Information The structure of this practice lends itself to a number of outcomes, including: Quick attack Forward passing/running Creating and scoring Recovery runs Transition Counter attack Key elements to observe and encourage are: High speed movement Timing of pass/movement Creating and and finishing Quick play Desire and effort Practice Overview Topic: Combination Play No. of Players: 7-22 Goalkeepers: Yes Practice Type: Phase of Play Offsides: […]
PDP Video Session Plans are adaptable sessions designed by academy coach, Dave Wright. All sessions show key focus points, set up, and progressions so you can use them in your next practice.
PDP Video Session Plans are adaptable sessions designed by academy coach, Dave Wright. All sessions show key focus points, set up, and progressions so you can use them in your next practice.
PDP Video Session Plans are adaptable sessions designed by academy coach, Dave Wright. All sessions show key focus points, set up, and progressions so you can use them in your next practice.
[…] League club supports players across the U9-U16 age groups. Below, Andrew provides insights into the Fulham Academy’s principles, his views on talent identification, the different approaches to coaching kids from U9s all the way through to U16s, and how to manage the transitions to different game formats. He also offers practical advice on session design, the merits of isolated and opposed practices, and how to communicate effectively with parents, providing tips from a world-class academy that can be utilized by clubs at all levels, […]