FCBEscola Coaching Seminar

University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida June 16-17, 2012

Day Two: June 17

Trust the system 100% The Philosophy is clear Videotape training at beginning, middle and end of season to show progress Must always include transition in training or players will not develop mentality to switch quickly between attack and defense. Comments by FCBEscola Coaches

Technical Work Theory

Technical or free-style? Free-style skills are not useful or practical in a soccer game. Therefore, the technical training at FCBescola is not free-style, even though they may appear similar. They are always directed towards the objective of being applicable to the game.

Offensive Contents
Running with the ball Control passing Dribbling Shooting Shooting: Sending the ball on the opponents goal. Ball can be stationary or in movement, on the ground or in the air. Content of Work Turns Protecting the ball Appropriate contact surface (speed = outside of foot, control = inside of foot) Speed of execution Peripheral vision Type of pass (short, medium, long) Variety of pass (to foot, to space) Passing line Diagonal run to ball: before impact, in order to increase shooting angle Movement of arm opposite shooting foot Supporting leg Volley shot (the bone) Placing the ball inside part of the foot. Key Points Right distance between ball and foot Good balance Using furthest foot from opponent Use both feet Contact surface Low (on the ground) Intensity (pace) of the pass Correct position of supporting foot Use both feet

Offensive Contents Running with the ball: on the ground or in the air.

Control passing: establishes relationship between two or more members of a team. Foundation of teamwork.

Dribbling : Advancing with the ball, keeping possession and getting past opponent b preventing them from intervening in play. Dribbling is used to condition the defense of the opponents Dribbling is used to move the defenders to make space Dribbling is used to move the defenders away from a teammate in order to allow him to receive a pass. 2

Phases of dribbling: 1) Physical or technical feints 2) Outward movement w/other side of foot 3) Change of pace When do we use dribbling? Must explain clearly Stick with 8-10 types of dribbling moves, not 100 1 v 1 situations on the flanks 1 v 1 situations on goal Attacking periods (offensive phase) allowing time for the team to get into position. Inside opponents half of the field when no chance to pass or shoot.

When NOT to use dribbling? When there is a pass possible Inside your own penalty area in defensive situations (this is still OK for development at young ages) When we are on a fast counter-attack. Passing moves the ball much quicker. Secondary Skills Defensive Content Tackling Key Points Anticipation, decision, and energy Dual-vision => player and ball Best moment: ball furthest from opponent, opponent distracted Right distance depending on opponents characteristics (and angle) Delay if no support or cover Exclusive attention on game Simultaneous vision of ball and opponent Speed of movement Sense of attacking play Self-conviction Continuing game after interception transition Key Points Including corners Cross on ground, if possible

Intercepting

Offensive Content Aerial Play Crossing

Tactical Work Theory

Philosophy
Our game, our idea to play is simple: I have the ball, I pass the ball; I have the ball, I pass the ball; I have the ball, I pass the ball. Pep Guardiola after Barcelonas 3-1 win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu in 2011.

Cognitive Training: Inter-related exercises

Objective: To create clever players that can choose the best option in any situation of the game. Speed of play has been broken down into the elements shown below. These four elements of speed of play can be enhanced through training. The speed of information transfer from one neuron to another can be increased through repetitive training.

Perception Execution Decision

P.A.D. = Perception Analysis Decision

Analysis

Periodization: Four moments of the game

Attack (with the ball)

Transition from attack to defense Defense (without the ball)

Transition from defense to attack

Technical Contents

Game Contents/ System Contents

Set Points
The above figure illustrates the deconstruction of the training objectives from Big Picture (Technical Contents) to Small Details (Set Points). Set Points were the FCB Escola equivalent for coaching points.

Tactical Content Attacking Defending Principle: Width & Depth Principle: Support & Closing Down Space 1) Losing markers 1) Marking 2) Free spaces 2) Tracking back 3) Overlap runs 3) Covering 4) 1-2s (give and go) 4) Switching markers 5) Others: support, control pace, 5) Pressing circulating the ball 6) Others Transition Set Pieces Attack -> Defense Defending corner kicks Retreating/recovering Attacking corner kicks Pressing Throw-ins Kick off Defense -> Attack Penalty kicks Counter-attack Defending free kicks Positional play (compact shape) Attacking free kicks Creating free spaces Goal kicks

Depth & width Circulation of the ball 1-2s Losing marker Switching play or jumps

Offensive Content Basic elements of attacking teamwork Always from touch lines Always from maximum vertical height To temporize the opponent Used to break lines Move past defender Pass to feet or space? Skipping adjacent player during passing across width

Close & short (tight formation)

Defensive Content With the ball we are defending, too. Support & closing down or spaces are the pillars of the defensive effectiveness of the team. We need to run. If you are running I will not complain about you. If you are not running, we will have problems. FCBEscola coaches Types: man-to-man, zone, mixed awareness of distance and movement with respect to players we are marking especially on flanks between fullback and wide midfielder 6

Pressing Marking Vigilance Covering/support Switching covering

Transitions
One of the keys to Barcas success Transitions are basically changes of mentality Very important to train this! Reaction speed Right decisions Training Factors 1) Organization 2) Zone where we recover ball 3) Timing depending on whether we are winning or not will dictate the actions of the transition. Transition from attack to defense Pressing after losing the ball: Player losing the ball must press intensely to prevent quick forward pass of opponent.

Game Systems
Philosophy: The secret of a good team is in the order everybody must know what they have to do at each moment of the game at each area of the field. Offensive Creative Keep the ball possession System of play for FCBEscola based on Barcelona senior team 1-4-3-3 system.

1-4-3-3 System

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Two systems are used at FCB Escola: 1-3-2-1 for U8 through U12, 1-2-3-1 additionally available for U12+

1-3-2-1 System

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1-2-3-1 System

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Each 7v7 system contains elements of the 11v11 system, identified by the position number. This is done purposefully at FCB Escola so that during the players development they gain exposure to the complete 1-4-3-3 system through the smaller sub-systems. The offensive and defensive responsibilities for each position number are the same regardless of the system. 8

Basic Principles of Attack 5

1-3-2-1 System

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Players 3, 4, 6, 7 should never line up vertically. They should always be at different heights. Player 3 must always support Players 2 and 5

Basic Principles of Defense

1-3-2-1 System

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Defensive positioning is short and tight. Space between the lines is minimized and the width of the lines is reduced.

Offensive Automatic Movements

A small number of automatic movements are taught in the offensive phase to enable the team to build play and pass from the back. The application of the different automatic movements are based on game situations, specific strategies, and the players ability to read the game. Automatic Movement #1:

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Automatic Movement #2

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Automatic Movement #3

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