Practical Coaching Assessment
Session Plan Number: …………………
Name of Coach: Coach-Ed……………Date: October 2000………………………

Name of Group of Players: A. N. Other Eleven………………………………

Time Available for Session: 30 minutes………………………………………………

Previous Experience of Players:
Age: 17-34…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Ability Levels: Amateur/Semi-Professional………………………………………
Other Factors: Quality Players (mixed sex group)……………………
Title of Topic: Preventing Opponents Turning (3 v 3)…………
Topic Objectives, ie, Key Factors:
Defending Technique…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Support…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Marking Players, Marking Space……………………………………………………………………
Communication…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Concentration…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Compactness………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Equipment Requirements
Number of Footballs: 12… Number of Goals: One full size…

Other Requirements: Bibs and Cones…………………………………………………………

Organisation:
Function
 

1. Nearest defending player to the ball: Defending technique. Keep play in front. 2. Second defender: Distance/angle of support. Force direction of play. 3. Support: Cover space/cover players. 4. Goalkeeper: Communication. Interraction of positions. Compactness. Concentration. Communication. Reaction to pass and change of responsibility.

Safety Factors To Observe:
Pitch / Weather conditions……………………………………
Change the players roles regularly………………
Correct protective clothing (shin pads)…
First Aid Equipment………………………………………………………
Telephone…………………………………………………………………………………

This and other techniques will feature on a forthcoming Coach-Ed CD-r.

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