Oldham Athletic Football Club Academy

Oldham Athletic Academy Foundation Phase Coaching Curriculum (Must all include finishing practices & SSG.From week 24 introduce the 4-ball receiving work.15 mins once a week)

Macro cycle(Includes Meso and Micro)

Technical Tactical Dominate 1v1 A D Physical Psychological

U9 – U10 ( To Master The OAFC Foundation Phase Tool Box) Passing is included in all sessions

All of our work is aimed at players dominating the 1v1: either attacking or defending by “filling the toolbox”

Oldham Athletic Academy Foundation Phase Coaching Curriculum (Must all include finishing practices & SSG.From week 24 introduce the 4-ball receiving work.15 mins once a week)

Weekly Overview of Coaching Curriculum (Micro & Mesocycle) Pre-Season Phase

Tuesday Thursday Saturday/Sunday Pre-season Week 1 Pre-season Week 1 Technical Skills Technical Skills Friendly Fixtures Small Sided Games Small Sided Games ProFootballSupport ProFootballSupport Player Assessment Player Assessment Tuesday Thursday Saturday/Sunday Pre-season Week 2 Pre-season Week 2 Technical Skills Technical Skills Friendly Fixtures Small Sided Games Small Sided Games ProFootballSupport ProFootballSupport Player Assessment Player Assessment Tuesday Thursday Saturday/Sunday Pre-season Week 3 Pre-season Week 3 Technical Skills Technical Skills Friendly Fixtures Small Sided Games Small Sided Games ProFootballSupport ProFootballSupport Player Assessment Player Assessment Tuesday Thursday Saturday/Sunday Pre-season Week 4 Pre-season Week 4 Technical Skills Technical Skills Friendly Fixtures Small Sided Games Small Sided Games ProFootballSupport ProFootballSupport Player Assessment Player Assessment

Position Specific coaching sessions will take place on a Thursday evening.

Week 1, 3, 5 etc… Under 9’s & 10’s

Week 2, 4, 6 etc… Under 11’s

Due to us not wanting to pigeon hole young Academy players in the Foundation Phase, all players will experience the following timetable

Week 1 & 2 Coaching Defenders

Week 3 & 4 Coaching Midfielders

Week 5 & 6 Coaching Forwards Oldham Athletic Academy Foundation Phase Coaching Curriculum (Must all include finishing practices & SSG.From week 24 introduce the 4-ball receiving work.15 mins once a week)

Weekly & 6 Weekly Overview of Coaching Curriculum (Micro & Mesocycle) Block 1 Meso cycle

Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 1 1v1 attacking the defender from the side 1v1 attacking the defender from the side Stop-turns Stop-turns Sessions F1,F2,F3,F4 Position of defender, width and depth Position of defender, width and depth Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility speed, balance, change of pace co-ordination Agility speed, balance, change of pace co-ordination (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive – confidence-fun Positive – confidence-fun

Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 2 1v1 attacking the defender from the side 1v1 attacking the defender from the side Stop-turns Stop-turns Sessions F1,F2,F3,F4 Position of defender, width and depth Position of defender, width and depth Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility speed, balance, change of pace co-ordination Agility speed, balance, change of pace co-ordination (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive – confidence-fun Positive – confidence-fun Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 3 1v1 attacking the defender from the side 1v1 attacking the defender from the side Stop-turns Stop-turns Sessions F1,F2,F3,F4 Position of defender, width and depth Position of defender, width and depth Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility speed, balance, change of pace co-ordination Agility speed, balance, change of pace co-ordination (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive – confidence-fun Positive – confidence-fun Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 4 1v1 attacking the defender from the side 1v1 attacking the defender from the side Understanding when to use each turn to allow for a switch of play Understanding when to use each turn to allow for a switch of play Sessions F1,F2,F3,F4 Position of defender, width and depth Position of defender, width and depth Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility speed, balance, change of pace co-ordination Agility speed, balance, change of pace co-ordination (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive – confidence-fun Positive – confidence-fun Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 5 1v1 attacking the defender from the side 1v1 attacking the defender from the side Understanding when to use each turn to allow for a switch of play Understanding when to use each turn to allow for a switch of play Sessions F1,F2,F3,F4 Position of defender, width and depth Position of defender, width and depth Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility speed, balance, change of pace co-ordination Agility speed, balance, change of pace co-ordination (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive – confidence-fun Positive – confidence-fun

Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 6 1v1 attacking the defender from the side 1v1 attacking the defender from the side Understanding when to use each turn to allow for a switch of play Understanding when to use each turn to allow for a switch of play Sessions F1,F2,F3,F4 Position of defender, width and depth Position of defender, width and depth Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility speed, balance, change of pace co-ordination Agility speed, balance, change of pace co-ordination (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive – confidence-fun Positive – confidence-fun

Oldham Athletic Academy Foundation Phase Coaching Curriculum (Must all include finishing practices & SSG.From week 24 introduce the 4-ball receiving work.15 mins once a week) Block 2 Meso cycle Weekly & 6 Weekly Overview of Coaching Curriculum (Micro & Mesocycle)

Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 7 1v1 attacking Defender in front 1v1 attacking Defender in front Step Over turn Step Over turn Sessions F12, F13,F14,F15 Position of defender, decision making, when to dribble or pass Position of defender, decision making, when to dribble or pass Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, speed, balance, co-ordination, change of pace Agility, speed, balance, co-ordination, change of pace (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive attitude, confidence, fun Positive attitude, confidence, fun Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 8 1v1 attacking Defender in front 1v1 attacking Defender in front Step Over turn Step Over turn Sessions F12, F13,F14,F15 Position of defender, decision making, when to dribble or pass Position of defender, decision making, when to dribble or pass Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, speed, balance, co-ordination, change of pace Agility, speed, balance, co-ordination, change of pace (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive attitude, confidence, fun Positive attitude, confidence, fun Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 9 1v1 attacking Defender in front 1v1 attacking Defender in front Step Over turn Step Over turn Sessions F12, F13,F14,F15 Position of defender, decision making, when to dribble or pass Position of defender, decision making, when to dribble or pass Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, speed, balance, co-ordination, change of pace Agility, speed, balance, co-ordination, change of pace (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive attitude, confidence, fun Positive attitude, confidence, fun Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 10 1v1 attacking Defender in front 1v1 attacking Defender in front Step Over turn Step Over turn Sessions F12, F13,F14,F15 How to affect 4v4 /SSG games in 1v1 situation How to affect 4v4 /SSG games in 1v1 situation Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, speed, balance, co-ordination, change of pace Agility, speed, balance, co-ordination, change of pace (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive attitude, confidence, fun Positive attitude, confidence, fun Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 11 1v1 attacking Defender in front 1v1 attacking Defender in front Step Over turn Step Over turn Sessions F12, F13,F14,F15 How to affect 4v4 /SSG games in 1v1 situation How to affect 4v4 /SSG games in 1v1 situation Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, speed, balance, co-ordination, change of pace Agility, speed, balance, co-ordination, change of pace (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive attitude, confidence, fun Positive attitude, confidence, fun

Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 12 1v1 attacking Defender in front 1v1 attacking Defender in front Step Over turn Step Over turn Sessions F12, F13,F14,F15 How to affect 4v4 /SSG games in 1v1 situation How to affect 4v4 /SSG games in 1v1 situation Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, speed, balance, co-ordination, change of pace Agility, speed, balance, co-ordination, change of pace (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive attitude, confidence, fun Positive attitude, confidence, fun

Oldham Athletic Academy Foundation Phase Coaching Curriculum (Must all include finishing practices & SSG.From week 24 introduce the 4-ball receiving work.15 mins once a week) Block 3 Meso cycle Weekly & 6 Weekly Overview of Coaching Curriculum (Micro & Mesocycle)

Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 13 1v1 attacking the Defender from side 1v1 attacking the Defender from side Step over Step over Sessions F4, F6 & F7 & F8 Position of defender, decision making, when to dribble or pass Position of defender, decision making, when to dribble or pass Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, speed, balance, change of pace co-ordination Agility, speed, balance, change of pace co-ordination (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive attitude, confidence, FUN Positive attitude, confidence, FUN

Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 14 1v1 attacking the Defender from side 1v1 attacking the Defender from side Step over Step over Sessions F4, F6 & F7 & F8 Position of defender, decision making, when to dribble or pass Position of defender, decision making, when to dribble or pass Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, speed, balance, change of pace co-ordination Agility, speed, balance, change of pace co-ordination (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive attitude, confidence, FUN Positive attitude, confidence, FUN

Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 15 1v1 attacking the Defender from side 1v1 attacking the Defender from side Step over Step over Sessions F4, F6 & F7 & F8 Position of defender, decision making, when to dribble or pass Position of defender, decision making, when to dribble or pass Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, speed, balance, change of pace co-ordination Agility, speed, balance, change of pace co-ordination (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive attitude, confidence, FUN Positive attitude, confidence, FUN

Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 16 1v1 attacking the Defender from side 1v1 attacking the Defender from side Step over Step over Sessions F4, F6 & F7 & F8 Understanding when to use each turn to allow for a switch of play Understanding when to use each turn to allow for a switch of play Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, speed, balance, change of pace co-ordination Agility, speed, balance, change of pace co-ordination (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive attitude, confidence, FUN Positive attitude, confidence, FUN

Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 17 1v1 attacking the Defender from side 1v1 attacking the Defender from side Step over Step over Sessions F4, F6 & F7 & F8 Understanding when to use each turn to allow for a switch of play Understanding when to use each turn to allow for a switch of play Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, speed, balance, change of pace co-ordination Agility, speed, balance, change of pace co-ordination (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive attitude, confidence, FUN Positive attitude, confidence, FUN

Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 18 1v1 attacking the Defender from side 1v1 attacking the Defender from side Step over Step over Sessions F4, F6 & F7 & F8 Understanding when to use each turn to allow for a switch of play Understanding when to use each turn to allow for a switch of play Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, speed, balance, change of pace co-ordination Agility, speed, balance, change of pace co-ordination (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive attitude, confidence, FUN Positive attitude, confidence, FUN

Oldham Athletic Academy Foundation Phase Coaching Curriculum (Must all include finishing practices & SSG.From week 24 introduce the 4-ball receiving work.15 mins once a week)

Block 4 Meso cycle Weekly & 6 Weekly Overview of Coaching Curriculum (Micro & Mesocycle)

Tuesday Thursday Week 19 1v1 attacking Defender behind 1v1 attacking Defender behind Maradonna turn Maradonna turn Sessions F10,F11,YDP10, YDP 11 Position of defender, decision making, when to dribble or pass Position of defender, decision making, when to dribble or pass Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, balance and co-ordination to move efficiently Agility, balance and co-ordination to move efficiently (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive Attitude, confidence, fun Positive Attitude, confidence, fun Tuesday Thursday Week 20 1v1 attacking Defender behind 1v1 attacking Defender behind Maradonna turn Maradonna turn Sessions F10,F11,YDP10, YDP 11 Position of defender, decision making, when to dribble or pass Position of defender, decision making, when to dribble or pass Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, balance and co-ordination to move efficiently Agility, balance and co-ordination to move efficiently (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive Attitude, confidence, fun Positive Attitude, confidence, fun Tuesday Thursday Week 21 1v1 attacking Defender behind 1v1 attacking Defender behind Maradonna turn Maradonna turn Sessions F10,F11,YDP10, YDP 11 Position of defender, decision making, when to dribble or pass Position of defender, decision making, when to dribble or pass Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, balance and co-ordination to move efficiently Agility, balance and co-ordination to move efficiently (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive Attitude, confidence, fun Positive Attitude, confidence, fun Tuesday Thursday Week 22 1v1 attacking Defender behind 1v1 attacking Defender behind Maradonna turn Maradonna turn Sessions F10,F11,YDP10, YDP 11 How to affect 4v4/SSG games in 1v1 situations How to affect 4v4/SSG games in 1v1 situations Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, balance and co-ordination to move efficiently Agility, balance and co-ordination to move efficiently (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive Attitude, confidence, fun Positive Attitude, confidence, fun Tuesday Thursday Week 23 1v1 attacking Defender behind 1v1 attacking Defender behind Maradonna turn Maradonna turn Sessions F10,F11,YDP10, YDP 11 How to affect 4v4/SSG games in 1v1 situations How to affect 4v4/SSG games in 1v1 situations Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, balance and co-ordination to move efficiently Agility, balance and co-ordination to move efficiently (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive Attitude, confidence, fun Positive Attitude, confidence, fun

Tuesday Thursday Week 24 1v1 attacking Defender behind 1v1 attacking Defender behind Maradonna turn Maradonna turn Sessions F10,F11,YDP10, YDP 11 How to affect 4v4/SSG games in 1v1 situations How to affect 4v4/SSG games in 1v1 situations Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, balance and co-ordination to move efficiently Agility, balance and co-ordination to move efficiently (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive Attitude, confidence, fun Positive Attitude, confidence, fun

Oldham Athletic Academy Foundation Phase Coaching Curriculum (Must all include finishing practices & SSG.From week 24 introduce the 4-ball receiving work.15 mins once a week) Block 5 Meso cycle Weekly & 6 Weekly Overview of Coaching Curriculum (Micro & Mesocycle)

Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 25 1v1 attacking Defender from the inside 1v1 attacking Defender from the inside Cruyff Turn Cruyff Turn Sessions DP1, F1, F2,YDP14, YDP15, Position of defender, width depth in 4v4 SSG Position of defender, width depth in 4v4 SSG Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, Speed, Change of pace, co-ordination Agility, Speed, Change of pace, co-ordination (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive attitude, confidence, fun Positive attitude, confidence, fun Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 26 1v1 attacking Defender from the inside 1v1 attacking Defender from the inside Cruyff Turn Cruyff Turn Sessions DP1, F1, F2,YDP14, YDP15, Position of defender, width depth in 4v4 SSG Position of defender, width depth in 4v4 SSG Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, Speed, Change of pace, co-ordination Agility, Speed, Change of pace, co-ordination (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive attitude, confidence, fun Positive attitude, confidence, fun Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 27 1v1 attacking Defender from the inside 1v1 attacking Defender from the inside Cruyff Turn Cruyff Turn Sessions DP1, F1, F2,YDP14, YDP15, Position of defender, width depth in 4v4 SSG Position of defender, width depth in 4v4 SSG Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, Speed, Change of pace, co-ordination Agility, Speed, Change of pace, co-ordination (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive attitude, confidence, fun Positive attitude, confidence, fun Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 28 1v1 attacking Defender from the inside 1v1 attacking Defender from the inside Cruyff Turn Cruyff Turn Sessions DP1, F1, F2,YDP14, YDP15, Understanding when to use each turn to allow for a switch of play Understanding when to use each turn to allow for a switch of play Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, Speed, Change of pace, co-ordination Agility, Speed, Change of pace, co-ordination (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive attitude, confidence, fun Positive attitude, confidence, fun Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 29 1v1 attacking Defender from the inside 1v1 Defender from the side Cruyff Turn Cruyff Turn Sessions DP1, F1, F2,YDP14, YDP15, Understanding when to use each turn to allow for a switch of play Understanding when to use each turn to allow for a switch of play Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, Speed, Change of pace, co-ordination Agility, Speed, Change of pace, co-ordination (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive attitude, confidence, fun Positive attitude, confidence, fun

Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 30 1v1 Defender from the side 1v1 Defender from the side Cruyff Turn Cruyff Turn Sessions DP1, F1, F2,YDP14, YDP15, Understanding when to use each turn to allow for a switch of play Understanding when to use each turn to allow for a switch of play Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, Speed, Change of pace, co-ordination Agility, Speed, Change of pace, co-ordination (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive attitude, confidence, fun Positive attitude, confidence, fun

Oldham Athletic Academy Foundation Phase Coaching Curriculum (Must all include finishing practices & SSG.From week 24 introduce the 4-ball receiving work.15 mins once a week)

Weekly & 6 Weekly Overview of Coaching Curriculum (Micro & Mesocycle) Block 6 Meso cycle

Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 31 1v1 attacking Defender in front 1v1 attacking Defender in front Ronaldo, okacha move Ronaldo, okacha move Sessions DP1, F1, F2,YDP14, YDP15, Position of defender, decision making, when to dribble or pass Position of defender, decision making, when to dribble or pass Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, speed, balance, change of pace, co-ordination Agility, speed, balance, change of pace, co-ordination (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive attitude, confidence, fun! Positive attitude, confidence, fun! Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 32 1v1 attacking Defender in front 1v1 attacking Defender in front Ronaldo, okacha move Ronaldo, okacha move Sessions DP1, F1, F2,YDP14, YDP15, Position of defender, decision making, when to dribble or pass Position of defender, decision making, when to dribble or pass Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, speed, balance, change of pace, co-ordination Agility, speed, balance, change of pace, co-ordination (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive attitude, confidence, fun! Positive attitude, confidence, fun! Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 33 1v1 attacking Defender in front 1v1 attacking Defender in front Ronaldo, okacha move Ronaldo, okacha move Sessions DP1, F1, F2,YDP14, YDP15, Position of defender, decision making, when to dribble or pass Position of defender, decision making, when to dribble or pass Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, speed, balance, change of pace, co-ordination Agility, speed, balance, change of pace, co-ordination (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive attitude, confidence, fun! Positive attitude, confidence, fun! Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 34 1v1 attacking Defender in front 1v1 attacking Defender in front Ronaldo, okacha move Ronaldo, okacha move Sessions DP1, F1, F2,YDP14, YDP15, How to affect 4v4/SSG games in 1v1 situations How to affect 4v4/SSG games in 1v1 situations Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, speed, balance, change of pace, co-ordination Agility, speed, balance, change of pace, co-ordination (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive attitude, confidence, fun! Positive attitude, confidence, fun! Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 35 1v1 attacking Defender in front 1v1 attacking Defender in front Ronaldo, okacha move Ronaldo, okacha move Sessions DP1, F1, F2,YDP14, YDP15, How to affect 4v4/SSG games in 1v1 situations How to affect 4v4/SSG games in 1v1 situations Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, speed, balance, change of pace, co-ordination Agility, speed, balance, change of pace, co-ordination (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive attitude, confidence, fun! Positive attitude, confidence, fun!

Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 36 1v1 attacking Defender in front 1v1 attacking Defender in front Ronaldo, okacha move Ronaldo, okacha move Sessions DP1, F1, F2,YDP14, YDP15, How to affect 4v4/SSG games in 1v1 situations How to affect 4v4/SSG games in 1v1 situations Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, speed, balance, change of pace, co-ordination Agility, speed, balance, change of pace, co-ordination (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive attitude, confidence, fun! Positive attitude, confidence, fun!

Oldham Athletic Academy Foundation Phase Coaching Curriculum (Must all include finishing practices & SSG.From week 24 introduce the 4-ball receiving work.15 mins once a week)

Block 7 Meso cycle Weekly & 6 Weekly Overview of Coaching Curriculum (Micro & Mesocycle)

Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 37 1v1 re-cap attacking defender from side 1v1 re-cap attacking defender from side Understanding of all the moves covered Understanding of all the moves covered Sessions F4, F6 & F7 & F8 Check understanding and decision making Check understanding and decision making Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, speed, balance, change of pace, co-ordination Agility, speed, balance, change of pace, co-ordination (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive attitude, confidence, fun! Positive attitude, confidence, fun! Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 38 1v1 re-cap attacking defender from side 1v1 re-cap attacking defender from side Understanding of all the moves covered Understanding of all the moves covered Sessions F4, F6 & F7 & F8 Check understanding and decision making Check understanding and decision making Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, speed, balance, change of pace, co-ordination Agility, speed, balance, change of pace, co-ordination (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive attitude, confidence, fun! Positive attitude, confidence, fun! Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 39 1v1 re-cap attacking defender from side 1v1 re-cap attacking defender from side Understanding of all the moves covered Understanding of all the moves covered Sessions F4, F6 & F7 & F8 Check understanding and decision making Check understanding and decision making Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, speed, balance, change of pace, co-ordination Agility, speed, balance, change of pace, co-ordination (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive attitude, confidence, fun! Positive attitude, confidence, fun! Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 40 1v1 re-cap attacking defender from side 1v1 re-cap attacking defender from side Understanding of all the moves covered Understanding of all the moves covered Sessions F4, F6 & F7 & F8 Check understanding and decision making Check understanding and decision making Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, speed, balance, change of pace, co-ordination Agility, speed, balance, change of pace, co-ordination (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive attitude, confidence, fun! Positive attitude, confidence, fun! Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 41 1v1 re-cap attacking defender from side 1v1 re-cap attacking defender from side Understanding of all the moves covered Understanding of all the moves covered Sessions F4, F6 & F7 & F8 Check understanding and decision making Check understanding and decision making Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, speed, balance, change of pace, co-ordination Agility, speed, balance, change of pace, co-ordination (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive attitude, confidence, fun! Positive attitude, confidence, fun!!

Tuesday Thursday Sunday Week 42 1v1 re-cap attacking defender from side 1v1 re-cap attacking defender from side Understanding of all the moves covered Understanding of all the moves covered Sessions F4, F6 & F7 & F8 Check understanding and decision making Check understanding and decision making Include Skill sessions in pack. Agility, speed, balance, change of pace, co-ordination Agility, speed, balance, change of pace, co-ordination (Micro Info On Session Plans) Positive attitude, confidence, fun! Positive attitude, confidence, fun!

Oldham Athletic Academy Foundation Phase Coaching Curriculum (Must all include finishing practices & SSG.From week 24 introduce the 4-ball receiving work.15 mins once a week) Meso Cycle (BLOCK 1 Learning Objectives) – 1v1 Attacking the defender from the side

Technical Learning Objective: 1v1 Attacking a defender from the side– The ability of an attacker to beat a defender through individual movement with the ball, being innovative and clever using stop-turns when necessary.

Tactical Learning Objective: Awareness – Understanding where the opponent is and what third of the pitch the player is in, this will determine the skill used to beat the opponent. Explain how important it is to read the opponents body shape and when to trigger pace and speed to lose the opponent.

Physiological Learning Objective: Acceleration - The ability to use explosive pace to get past/away from the defender. When, where, how.

Psychological Learning Objective: Selfishness – Adopt a level of selfishness in order to succeed in 1 v 1 situation.

Learning outcome: To increase the ability of the players to out-manoeuvre defenders through individual movement in a game. The players should adopt a certain amount of selfishness in order to be successful in 1 v 1 situations; good acceleration is an essential attribute to use in order to burst away from the defenders in all thirds of the field.

Technical Tactical Ball Mastery Timing Tricks Awareness Disguise Cleverness Feints Movement Dummies

Physiological Psychological Agility Positive Balance Composure Co-ordination Resilience Explosive Selfishness Acceleration Intelligence Strength

Oldham Athletic Academy Foundation Phase Coaching Curriculum (Must all include finishing practices & SSG.From week 24 introduce the 4-ball receiving work.15 mins once a week)

Micro Cycle(BLOCK 1 ) – 1v1 Attacking the defender from the side

Technical Tactical Ball mastery – feint, dummy, range of front foot tricks Timing – Awareness and understanding Develop a range of front, side and backwards tricks Awareness of when, where, and which Tricks with disguise to outfox an opponent Be clever to realise, when, where and how to add disguise Beating a player 1v1 before being able to find a pass Movement of players off the ball to receive the pass Beating a player 1v1 before being able to finish Awareness of options when going forward Dominate in 1v1 with end product to cross the ball Be clever to realise where the space is and how to find it

Physiological Psychological Acceleration – quick and explosive over short distances Positive attitude to be competitive Acceleration – quick and explosive over short distances Positive attitude to be competitive Balance to be in control of movement Composure to make the right decision at the right time Agility, balance and co-ordination to move efficiently Resilience to keep trying after making mistakes Acceleration and burst of pace for speed of play Selfishness to score a goal in 1v1 situation Strength when faced with an opponent to shield the ball Intelligence to realise when to turn out to create opportunity

Oldham Athletic Academy Foundation Phase Coaching Curriculum (Must all include finishing practices & SSG.From week 24 introduce the 4-ball receiving work.15 mins once a week) Meso Cycle (BLOCK 2 Learning Objectives) – Attacking the defender from the front

Technical Learning objective: 1v1 attacking a defender square on – The ability of a player to beat an opponents with skills and tricks square on in a 1v1 situation

Tactical Learning objective: Angle / Distance – Effective attacking by using the correct angle and distance of approach in relation to which third of the pitch the opposition player is in.

Physiological Learning objective: Deceleration – The ability to reduce and increase speed at the correct angle and distance to the defender.

Psychological Learning objective: Patience – Players must have good levels of patience so that they win in 1v1 situations.

Learning outcome: To increase the ability of players to win their 1v1 situations when attacking a defender square on. The players must be patient and have good levels of deceleration and acceleration so that they are successful 1v1 situations. The angle and distance of approach from players must be correct and will depend on what third of the pitch the defenders are in.

Technical Tactical Body shape Angles / distance Speed of run and skill Anticipate Intercept Reading of the game Tackle Options Exploiting space

Physiological Psychological Agility Patience Balance Decision Making Co-ordination Desire Deceleration Focus

Strength Composure Explosive speed

Oldham Athletic Academy Foundation Phase Coaching Curriculum (Must all include finishing practices & SSG.From week 24 introduce the 4-ball receiving work.15 mins once a week)

Micro Cycle(BLOCK 2 ) – Attacking the defender from the front

Technical Tactical Body shape Angles, distance and timing Intercept ball in 1v1 situation Anticipate, when, where and how Beating a player 1v1 before being able to find a pass Movement of players off the ball to receive the pass Win the 1v1 then being able to finish Options en-route to goal Win the 1v1 before dribbling to drive forwards Exploit the space in front after regaining possession and dribbling forward

Physiological Psychological Agility, balance and co-ordination Patience to challenge at the right time Deceleration and acceleration – ability to slow down and speed up efficiently and Decision making at right time in right areas Effectively. Desire to win the 1v1 Strength in 1v1 situation against an opponent Focus on the task of attacking fast Agility, Balance and co-ordination to move efficiently Patience when defending to win the ball in order to counter quickly Speed of play to counter attack quickly Composure to make right decision at right time Explosive pace with or without the ball

Oldham Athletic Academy Foundation Phase Coaching Curriculum (Must all include finishing practices & SSG.From week 24 introduce the 4-ball receiving work.15 mins once a week) Meso Cycle (BLOCK 3 Learning Objectives) – Attacking the defender from the side

Technical Learning outcome: attacking defender from the side– The ability to attack and beat the opponent with the ball from the side in a 1v1 situation

Tactical Learning outcome: How / When – The ability to use the correct turning technique at the correct time depending on what third of the pitch the players are in.

Physiological Learning outcome: Agility – The ability of the player to move their body efficiently and effectively to perform the correct skill or turning technique at the correct time.

Psychological Learning outcome: Confidence – Players must have confidence to perform turns and tricks/skills in different thirds of the field when appropriate. Learning outcome: To increase the player’s ability to change direction with the ball in order to change the point of attack or angle of attack within the game. The players should have confidence to perform the correct turn or skill in the 1v1 in each third of the pitch and must have a good level of agility so they can perform the turns/skills efficiently.

Technical Tactical Variety Awareness Disguise Cleverness Shielding When / where Tricks Off ball movement Skills and feints

Physiological Psychological Agility Innovative Balance Composure

Co-ordination Confidence Acceleration Intelligence Strength Resilience Selfishness

Oldham Athletic Academy Foundation Phase Coaching Curriculum (Must all include finishing practices & SSG.From week 24 introduce the 4-ball receiving work.15 mins once a week) Micro Cycle(BLOCK 3 ) – Attacking the defender from the side

Technical Tactical Variet to go backwards or to the side Awareness, when, where and which Adding the element of disguise to outfox an opponent Be clever to realise when and where to add disguise Shielding to protect ball against an opponent When, where and how Perform a range of turns/skills to create space in order to cross the ball Be clever to realise where the space is and how to find it Perform a range of turns/skills to create space in order to retain possession Good movement to find space and exploit it Perform a range of turns/skills to create and take finishing opportunities Awareness and options in attack

Physiological Psychological Agility and quickness to burst away Innovative, try to be unpredictable Balance to be in control of movement Composure to make right decision at right time Strength in 1v1 situation against an opponent Desire to hold off an opponent in 1v1 situation Strength when faced with an opponent to shield the ball Intelligence to realise the need to turn out to create the opportunity Agility, balance and co-ordination to move efficiently Resilience to keep going after making mistakes Acceleration and speed of play Selfishness to want to take opportunities to score

Oldham Athletic Academy Foundation Phase Coaching Curriculum (Must all include finishing practices & SSG.From week 24 introduce the 4-ball receiving work.15 mins once a week) Meso Cycle (BLOCK 4 Learning Objectives) – 1v1 attacking the defender with the ball behind

Technical Learning objective: Intercepting - The ability to attack a defender when the ball is played behind him. Pass and run 1x2s. Wall Passes/Combination play etc Tactical Learning objective: Anticipation –The ability to read the play and anticipate the opposition movements in order to get behind him successfully.

Physiological Learning objective: Mobility - The ability to move and attack with the ball in a variety of situations when the ball is behind the defender.

Psychological Learning objective: Self control – Players must be able to control emotions, behaviour and desires to get behind the defence successfully.

Learning outcome: To increase the ability of players to run at defenders with the ball behind the defence. The Players should have a good level of self control in order to stay focused and penetrate successfully. Mobility and Anticipation are also essential in order that players can react to situations and cut out passes from the opposition to get behind defenders.

Technical Tactical 1st touch Anticipation Start position Timing of runs Use of both feet. Awareness Running with the ball Exploit space Read the game

Options Physiological Psychological Mobility Concentration Deceleration Decision making Acceleration Composure

Explosive speed Focus Agility Patience Balance Co-ordination

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Micro Cycle(BLOCK 4 ) – 1v1 attacking the defender with the ball behind

Technical Tactical 1st touch to retain possession after intercepting Anticipate the ball Start position in relation to ball, team mates and opposition Angles and distance of runs (offside) Apply pressure to intercept Awareness of right time, right place Pass and run 1x2s. Wall Passes/Combination play Exploit the space in front after intercepting and dribbling with ball Intercept the ball before dribbling to drive forwards Read the game to intercept the ball and find the right pass Intercept the ball before passing to retain possession Options after retaining possession – route to goal Intercept in attack to counter and be able to finish

Physiological Psychological Mobility to react quickly to the ball Concentration to be aware of the ball at all times Deceleration – ability to penetrate defences efficiently and effectively Decision making at right times and in right areas Acceleration when applying pressure to intercept Composure to make right decision at right time Explosive pace with and without the ball Focus on the task of running with the ball to create chances and goal scoring Agility, balance and co-ordination to move efficiently opportunities Speed of play to counter attack quickly Patience when defending to win the ball in order to counter quickly

Oldham Athletic Academy Foundation Phase Coaching Curriculum (Must all include finishing practices & SSG.From week 24 introduce the 4-ball receiving work.15 mins once a week) Meso Cycle (BLOCK 5 Learning Objectives) – 1v1 attacking the defender from the inside

Technical Learning objective: 1v1 Attacking from the inside – The ability of the attacking individual/ unit to beat the opposing defenders from the inside in order to create overloads and goal scoring opportunities. Use the Cryuff Turn when and where needed.

Tactical Learning objective: Awareness – Understanding where the opposing defenders and team mates are in order to attack successfully.

Physiological Learning objective: Acceleration- The ability of the individual to attack quickly when appropriate to do so.

Psychological Learning objective: Selfishness – Adopt an optimum level of selfishness in order to succeed as an attacking unit.

Learning outcome: To increase the ability of the attacking individual unit to beat the opposing defenders from the inside. Players must have an awareness of where the opposing defenders and teammates are and have an optimum level of selfishness when carrying out the attacking plan. Acceleration is essential so that the individual/unit can attack quickly when appropriate to do so.

Technical Tactical Wall passes Timing Combination play Awareness Overlapping runs Cleverness End product Off the ball movement

Physiological Psychological Agility Confidence Balance Innovative Co-ordination Positive Explosive speed Selfishness Acceleration Intelligence

Strength Resilience

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Micro Cycle (BLOCK 5 ) – 1v1 attacking the defender from the inside

Technical Tactical Wall passes / introduction to combination play Timing – awareness and understanding Combinations as a unit to retain possession Awareness and options in attack Overlap runs / introduction to combination play Be clever to realise how, when, where to overlap Combinations as a unit to create and take finishing opportunities Awareness and options in attack Combinations as a unit to create space in order to cross the ball Be clever to realise where the space is and how to find it Pass the ball as a unit (combinations) in order to attack efficiently Good movement to find space and exploit it

Physiological Psychological Balance to be in control of movement Confidence and resilience to continue after mistakes Acceleration and speed of play Selfishness to want to take opportunities to score Speed of movement to overlap Positive attitude in attack Acceleration and speed of play Selfishness to want to take opportunities to score Strength when faced with an opponent to shield the ball Intelligence to realise the need to turn out to create opportunity Agility, balance an co-ordination to move efficiently Resilience to keep trying after making mistakes

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Meso Cycle (BLOCK 6 Learning Objectives) – Possession games and practices to create overloads

The core of the team's success comes from their possession. Many teams see this battle won in the midfield department which is the ‘engine room’ and that games are won and lost on the domination of this area of the pitch. The aim of the players is to control the tempo of the game and create space to move the ball into good areas to create overloads . If the opportunity to recover the ball quickly is denied, the team will be patient and keep good possession of the ball and move it around to open up the opposition to create space and overloads again. It is of vital importance that the team without the ball is pressing at a high tempo to bring the best out of the team in possession. Key Learning Objectives – The players must understand the importance of keeping good possession of the football and when to attack space with and without the ball. They must also master the concept and importance of width and dispersal upon gaining possession.

Technical Learning objective – The ability of an individual and unit/team to keep good possession through various techniques such as movement and receiving skills. Tactical Learning objective - Effective possession by using the correct angles and distance of approach to receive and form an effective unit and system. Physiological Learning objective: Deceleration – The ability to increase speed and movement at the correct angles and distances to create time on the ball. Psychological Learning objective: Patience – Players must have good levels of patience and concentration so that they are difficult to beat as a unit.

Learning outcome: To increase the ability of the individual and the unit/team to keep possession under pressure and use the full width and depth of the pitch to create angle to receive and space to create overloads and goal scoring opportunities.

Technical Tactical Tackling (Block/Flick/slide) Positional Play Pace of ball when passing Working as a Unit Touches to deal with pressure Positional Rotation Passing – Short / Long Movement as an individual & Unit Reading of the game (Smell Danger)

Covering/Support/Balance Recovery Positions

Physiological Psychological Jumping Communication Sprinting / Jogging / Walking Team Work/Ethic

Shielding Decision Making Tackling Problem Solving Turning Desire Different movements (side/forwards/backwards) Defensive Mentality

Oldham Athletic Academy Foundation Phase Coaching Curriculum (Must all include finishing practices & SSG.From week 24 introduce the 4-ball receiving work.15 mins once a week) Micro Cycle(BLOCK 6) – Possession games to create overloads

Technical Tactical - Pressing – Individually and as a Unit, Quick approach,Balance - Positional – in relation to others both team and opposition - Opening up/Width – Distance from opponent and Intent ( Plan) body shape - Distance from opponent and team mate to support - Depth– Player or space distance and balance - Where/How – use full width of pitch in possession - Dealing with Man Marking - When and where to which areas team shape - Tracking– Recovery run and balance reading of play - Anticipation – Of opponent movement and ball holders shape - Intercepting – Read the play, Stance & body position - Timing of the challenge runs/when not to. - Challenging to win the ball - Where - In relation to position on pitch, ball, opposition, team - Through passes - Awareness – Decision making defensive mentality - Recovery Runs – protect and support defenders - Awareness – Decision making attacking mentality - Tackling – Type (Block,Flick, slide) - Where - In relation to position on pitch, ball, opposition, team - Intercepting – Read the play, Stance & body position - Anticipation – Of opponent movement and ball holders shape Physiological Psychological - Acceleration – Speed to close player /distance down - Determination – Willingness to win ball /Work - Changes of direction - Awareness of opposition and team. Communication on Ball - Balance and movement - Awareness supporting player, Self control when to challenge - Changes of direction, Balance - Concentration on task appetite to defend - Balance and movement - Concentration on task appetite to defend - Agility, Changes of direction weight shifts - Self control patience Appetite to defend - Agility, Jumping, Changes of direction - Awareness – Of supporting player & opposition - Balance – Keeping shape & movements to block - Confidence, Determination and Bravery to win Ball - Agility, Changes of direction - Awareness – Of supporting player & opposition - coordination, timing momentum strength - Confidence, Determination and Bravery to protect - Agility, Changes of direction weight shifts - Awareness , Position mentality - Self control patience Appetite to defend

Oldham Athletic Academy Foundation Phase Coaching Curriculum (Must all include finishing practices & SSG.From week 24 introduce the 4-ball receiving work.15 mins once a week) Meso Cycle (BLOCK 7 Learning Objectives) – Passing & Receiving/Close Control/First Touch

Technical Learning Objective: Passing - The ability to play the ball accurately to the desired target.

Tactical Learning Objective: Who / when – The ability to pass the ball efficiently making good decisions of who to pass to and when to pass, depending on what third of the pitch they are in.

Physiological Learning Objective: Co-ordination – This is essential so that players can pass efficiently in a controlled manner while on the move and from stationary positions.

Psychological Learning Objective: Selection - Players must be able to select the correct type of pass at the correct time depending on what third of the pitch they are in.

Learning outcome: To increase the player’s ability to play the ball to the desired target within the game. Players should select who to pass to at the correct time, in relation to what third of the pitch they are in. Co-ordination is essential so that players can pass efficiently in a controlled manner while on the move and from stationary positions.

Technical Tactical Weight / pace Timing Accuracy Awareness Disguise Cleverness Off ball movement Physiological Psychological Agility Selection Balance Confidence Co-ordination Composure Power Resilience Acceleration Intelligence

Oldham Athletic Academy Foundation Phase Coaching Curriculum (Must all include finishing practices & SSG.From week 24 introduce the 4-ball receiving work.15 mins once a week) Micro Cycle (BLOCK 7) – Passing & Receiving/Close Control/First Touch

Technical Tactical Weight and pace – not too hard, not too soft Timing – awareness and understanding Accuracy of the pass, to feet or in front? Long or short? Awareness – when, where, which? Introduction to passing with disguise Be clever to realise when where and how to pass with disguise Imporove individual passing to meet individual requirements Movement of players before receiving and after passing Forward passing to create and take finishing opportunities Awareness and options in attack Passing efficiently to create space in order to cross the ball Be clever to realise where the space is and how to exploit it

Physiological Psychological Balance to be in control of movement Pass selection and decision making Power in legs to execute correct technique Confidence to keep going Balance to be in control of movement Composure to make right decision at right time Agility, balance and co-ordination to move efficiently Resilience to keep trying after making mistakes Acceleration and speed of play Selfishness to want to take opportunities to score Strength when faced with an opponent to shield ball Intelligence to realise the need to turn out to create opportunity

Oldham Athletic Academy Foundation Phase Coaching Curriculum (Must all include finishing practices & SSG.From week 24 introduce the 4-ball receiving work.15 mins once a week) Macro Cycle (BLOCK 1-7 Learning Objectives) – Positioning

Technical Learning objective: Positioning – The ability to defend in the correct position in each third of the pitch.

Tactical Learning objective: Movement – The ability to move into the correct position depending on what third of the pitch the ball, players and teammates are in.

Physiological Learning objective: Speed – The ability to accelerate and get into position quickly.

Psychological Learning objective: Concentration – Players must have high levels of concentration so that positioning is always correct.

Learning outcome: To increase the ability of the players to be in the correct positional place in each third of the pitch within the game. The players should maintain concentration so that the positioning remains correct at all times. The players must have good movement and speed so that they are able to get into the correct position at the correct time.

Technical Tactical Press / drop Awareness Cover / balance Angles / distance Delay Compactness Read the game Options

Exploit space Physiological Psychological Explosive speed Decision making Strength Concentration Quickness Patience

Agility Composure Balance Focus Co-ordination

Technical Tactical Pressing and dropping in small units Awareness and understanding – when/where Providing cover within the unit with good balance Angles, distance and timing To delay and opponent with good positioning Be compact within your unit Relative start position before finding a pass to counter attack In relation to position on pitch, ball, opposition, team mates Win the ball back in attack to counter attack and score Options after regaining possession - positioning Position to win the ball back before dribbling with the ball to drive forward Exploit the space in front after regaining possession and dribbling forward

Physiological Psychological Quickness to be in position Patience to press at the right time Agility, balance and co-ordination Decision making at right time in right areas Strength in a 1v1 situation Concentration to stay focused on the task Agility, balance and co-ordination to move efficiently Focus on the task of winning and then retaining possession Acceleration and speed of play Patience in attack and composure on the counter attack Explosive pace with and without the ball Composure to make the right decision at the right time

Oldham Athletic Academy Foundation Phase Coaching Curriculum (Must all include finishing practices & SSG.From week 24 introduce the 4-ball receiving work.15 mins once a week) Macro Cycle (BLOCK 1-7 Learning Objectives) – Receiving

Technical Learning objective: Receiving - The ability to control the ball with different surfaces of the body when given possession from a team-mate.

Tactical Learning objective: Movement – Understanding how to move in order to receive the ball (including body angle) in all thirds of the pitch.

Physiological Learning objective: Strength – The ability to secure (retain) the ball when challenged by defenders.

Psychological Learning objective: Courage – Courage to receive the ball at all times even if under pressure.

Receiving priorities: Beyond opponent; In front and facing opponent; In front with back to opponent;

Learning outcome: To increase the player’s ability to control the ball using appropriate receiving techniques when given possession from a team-mate within the game. The players should have courage to get on the ball at all times and should move to get on the ball in all thirds of the pitch, when challenged by defenders strength is essential to receive successfully.

Technical Tactical Variety Anticipation Body shape Angles / distance Disguise Cleverness Off ball movement Awareness

Physiological Psychological Mobility Concentration Agility Patience Balance Composure Co-ordination Intelligence

Strength Resilience Acceleration

Technical Tactical Variety of ways to receive and surfaces to receive with Anticipate and react to the ball as it arrives Body shape to receice, play side on Angles, distance and timing Introduction to receiving with disguise Be clever to realise how, when and where to add disguise Receiving to create space in order to cross the ball Be clever to realise where the space is and how to find it Receive and passing combinations - variety Movement of players before receiving and after passing Receive with different techniques to create space and finish Awareness and options in attack

Physiological Psychological Mobility to move feet quickly to position correctly Concentrate on the ball and be aware of it at all times Agility, balance and co-ordination Patience – to persevere with learning Balance to be in control of movement Composure to make right decision at right time Strength when faced with an opponent to shield the ball Intelligence to realise the need to turn out to create the opportunity Agility, balance and co-ordination to move efficiently Resilience to keep trying after making mistakes Acceleration and speed of play Selfishness to want to take opportunities to score

Oldham Athletic Academy Foundation Phase Coaching Curriculum (Must all include finishing practices & SSG.From week 24 introduce the 4-ball receiving work.15 mins once a week) Macro Cycle (BLOCK 1-7 Learning Objectives) – Pressing

Technical Learning objective: Pressing – High intensity defending where the opposition are put under pressure.

Tactical Learning objective: Awareness – Understanding the correct time to press in relation to the ball and player movements.

Physiological Learning objective: Endurance –The ability to press the ball for continued and prolonged periods.

Psychological Learning objective: Aggression – This must be at the correct level for each different pressing situation in each third of the pitch.

Learning outcome: To increase the ability of the players to defend at a high intensity by putting opponents under pressure within the game. The players should adopt a correct level of aggression for each differing pressuring situation in each third of the pitch. The players must have a good level of endurance in order for pressing to be maintained throughout the game.

Technical Tactical Body shape Angles / distance Delay Press / drop Tackle Anticipate Options Exploit space

Read the game Physiological Psychological Explosive speed Decision making Strength Concentration Quickness Patience

Agility Composure Balance Focus Co-ordination Desire Deceleration

Oldham Athletic Academy Foundation Phase Coaching Curriculum (Must all include finishing practices & SSG.From week 24 introduce the 4-ball receiving work.15 mins once a week) Micro Cycle– Pressing

Technical Tactical Correct angled body shape Angles, distance and timing Delay as an individual Angles and distance. Press or drop. Tackling in 1v1 situation Be compact within your unit Win the ball before dribbling with ball to drive forward Close the space to regain possession before dribbling with ball Press to win the ball before finding a pass to counter attack Read the game to press the ball and find the right pass Press the ball in attack to counter attack and score Options after regaining possession - positioning

Physiological Psychological Agility, Balance and co-ordination Patience to press at the right time Deceleration – ability to slow down efficiently and effectively Decision making at right time in right areas Strength in 1v1 situation Concentration to stay focused on task Explosive pace with and without the ball Composure to make right decision at right time Agility, Balance and co-ordination to move efficiently Focus on the task of winning and then retaining possession Acceleration and speed of play Patience in defence and composure on the counter attack

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Micro Cycles For Skills

SKILLS AND TOP TIPS INSIDE HOOK TURN GETTING STARTED the ‘inside hook turn’. As you start out, you need to have control of the football whilst dribbling.

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01. DECISION PREPARING TO EXECUTE Ensure the distances needed to execute the turn are correct. You need to make sure that you’re not too close to the defender, but also not too far away. The following stage is dependant on whether you’re more comfortable with your right foot or your left foot. Shift your body to the right hand side of the ball if performing the turn with your right foot, or the left hand side of the ball if performing the turn with the left foot. 02. EXECUTION PLAN INTO ACTION Place the foot behind the ball making contact with the inside of the foot. 03. BALANCE CORRECT WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION Shift the body between the ball and defender and move the ball away, still keeping in contact with the ball. Get low for balance and the opportunity to push accelerate away (i.e. a sprinter’s start position in the the blocks) and use the arm to prevent the defender getting close to the ball. 04. MOVING AWAY SPEED AND CONTROL Take the ball away from the defender with the outside of the other foot. 05. NEXT DECISION END PRODUCT Now that the turn is complete, accelerate away and get your head up to access the space you’ve created and make your next decision. What you choose to do next could well be determined by one of our future step-by-step guides, so make sure you pick up every edition of ‘The One And Only’ this season for a complete guide on how to improve your skill set.

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SKILLS AND TOP TIPS OUTSIDE HOOK TURN GETTING STARTED When you turn get a good “push off” from your trailing foot to get a burst of speed. 4 1 2 3

01. DECISION PREPARING TO EXECUTE Have control of the football whilst dribbling. Ensure distances to execute the turn are correct (not too close to the defender and not too far away). Shift the body to the left hand side of the ball if performing the turn with your right foot and the right hand side of the ball if performing the turn with the left foot. 02. EXECUTION PLAN INTO ACTION Place the foot behind the ball making contact with the outside of the foot. 03. BALANCE CORRECT WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION Shift the body between the ball and the defender and shift the ball away from the defender still keeping in contact with the ball. Get low for balance and opportunity to push/accelerate away (i.e. sprinters’ starting position in the blocks) and use to arm to prevent defender getting close to the ball. 04. MOVING AWAY SPEED AND CONTROL Take the ball away with the other foot. 05. NEXT DECISION END PRODUCT Accelerate away and get your head up to access the space and make.

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SKILLS AND TOP TIPS CRUYFF TURN The ‘Cruyff Turn’, made famous by Dutch master Johan Cruyff. He was named European Footballer of the Year three times (1971, 1973, 1974) which is a record jointly held with Michel Platini, and Marco van Basten. Cruyff was the most famous exponent of the football philosophy known as ‘Total Football’ and led the Netherlands to a runners-up medal in the 1974 World Cup and was named the player of the tournament.

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01. THE APPROACH Keep the ball close to your body whilst dribbling towards your opponent. Small touches are important at this stage. 02. THE DUMMY It is important that you perform the turn at the correct and realistic distance away from your opponent(s). Place your non-kicking foot at the side of the ball and pretend to pass/shoot/ cross with your kicking foot.It is vital that this ‘dummy’ is performed at high speed in order to fool the opponent(s). 03. THE EXECUTION Instead of passing/ shooting/crossing you need to flick the ball with the inside of what would be your kicking foot touching the ball past the heel of your non-kicking foot. As you do this, you need to position your body in between the ball and the opponent(s) and get low in order to protect the ball, maintain balance, spring up and move away from your opponent(s) quickly. 04. END PRODUCT Move the ball away as you turn and use your arm to keep the opponent(s) away from the ball. Assess the space by looking up and then make your next decision (pass/ cross/shoot?).

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SKILLS AND TOP TIPS STOP START TURN GETTING STARTED The Stop Start Turn is a foot skill that can be used at any time when you have possession of the ball, but it is meant to be used at a specific time. The best situation in which to use this skill is where you cannot go forward any further because you are either at the edge of the field or an opponent is blocking you. It is a simple way to stop the ball and go in the other direction.

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01. THE APPROACH It is important at this stage of the turn to have full control of the ball. To ensure this you need to dribble with the ball close to your body and to keep assessing the space in front of you. 02. THE DECISION AND EXECUTION Your reason for you to execute The Stop Step Turn will be determined by your decision to move the ball in the opposite direction. Firstly you need to stop the ball at the correct distance away from your opponent by putting the sole of your foot on the ball. 03. PROTECTING THE BALL Once you have stopped the ball, you then need to quickly step over the ball so that your body is in between the ball and your opponent. It is important that you position your body low against the opponent and use your arm to enable you to spring away, to ensure good balance and to stop the opponent reaching the ball. 04. MOVING AWAY Using your arm to push away from the opponent (without conceding a foul) you then need to touch the ball away using the outside of the nearest foot to the ball. This needs to be done at speed to ensure your opponent does not pinch the ball 05. NEXT DECISION Once you have moved the ball away it is important that you assess the space quickly by looking around and then make your next decision Pass, shoot, dribble, cross etc. Oldham Athletic Academy Foundation Phase Coaching Curriculum (Must all include finishing practices & SSG.From week 24 introduce the 4-ball receiving work.15 mins once a week)

SKILLS AND TOP TIPS SCISSOR DRIBBLE GETTING STARTED The scissors dribble is equally effective as it is spectacular and hard to counter by the opposing defender. It involves moving one foot over the ball in a quick motion, allowing your entire body weight to press on this foot, then immediately cutting the ball with the outside of your other foot and accelerating. In order for it to be effective, the scissors dribble must be done quickly and it’s usually more efficient against defenders that stay ‘on guard’, rather than a defender that attacks you decisively.

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01. THE APPROACH For this skill it is important that you have close control of the ball to start with. 02. THE ‘DUMMY’ Upon approaching the opponent you step over the ball with one leg, throwing your body weight onto that foot – this must be done quickly as to make your opponent think you are moving the ball away. 03. THE EXECUTION As the opponent moves slightly to the side, you quickly shift your weight the other way. 04. BEAT THE PLAYER Using the outside of the other foot, you push the ball past the opponent. This needs to be done at the correct distance away so that the opponent doesn’t pinch the ball. 05. NEXT DECISION You now quickly accelerate into the space, leaving your opponent behind, read to pass, cross, shoot etc.

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SKILLS AND TOP TIPS INSIDE TO OUTSIDE DRIBBLE GETTING STARTED This form of dribbling is often seen by wingers in the Championship and is an effective way of beating a defender. Players are required to lightly knock the ball inside of their body with the inside of their foot and then quickly push the ball out with the outside of their foot. Following this fancy footwork, accelerate past your marker, who will be caught on the back foot and you will then gain more space to play into. For this trick is often used when a defender is facing you standing still or is caught flat on his heels or tracking backwards.

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01. STAGE ONE Ensure that the ball is close to your body as you dribble in order to keep the ball under control. 02. THE ‘DUMMY’ PART 1 As you get closer to your opponent touch the ball across your body with the inside of your foot to shift your opponent to the side. 03. THE ‘DUMMY’ PART 2 You then need to then move your body to the same side that you have moved the ball and then quickly move the ball with the outside of the same foot into the space vacated by your opponent. 04. BEATING THE OPPONENT In order to beat your opponent you need to move the ball with a bigger touch and then quickly move your body in between the your opponent and the ball to ensure they don’t pinch the ball from you. 05. END PRODUCT It is important that once you have moved past your opponent that you accelerate away and then make your next decision (pass/shoot/ cross/dribble).

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SKILLS AND TOP TIPS THE ZIDANE DRIBBLE GETTING STARTED Zinedine Zidane with ‘The Zidane Dribble’. The former Juventus and Bordeaux midfielder was renowned for his spectacular strikes and pinpoint passing but his dribbling ability was equally special, especially for a 6’1” tall player. His exceptional balance, touch and control made gliding past defenders easy for the man nicknamed ‘Zizou’ and all three attributes are crucial to the success of this trick.

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01. STAGE ONE Ensure that the ball is close to your body as you dribble, in order to keep the ball under control. 02. THE ‘EXECUTION’ PART’ 1 As you approach your opponent, stop the ball with the sole of your foot whilst turning to shield the ball from your opponent. 03. THE ‘EXECUTION’ PART 2 Move the ball away from your opponent with the sole of your foot to your left foot, and then drag the ball past your opponent ensuring that you protect the ball. 04. THE ‘EXECUTION’ PART 3 As the ball is moved away from your opponent turn your body (keeping your back to the opponent). 05. END PRODUCT Accelerate away from your opponent and then make your next decision (Pass/ shoot/cross/dribble).

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SKILLS AND TOP TIPS DRAG BACK TURN GETTING STARTED We continue our step-by-step guide with instructions on how to master a trick that will help you to create space from a game situation in which it may appear that a defender is blocking your route.

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01 THE APPROACH It is important at this stage of the turn to keep the ball close to your body using lots of touches of the ball. 02. THE DUMMY As you approach your opponent it is time to make a decision on which turn to perform. It may be that you can’t dribble or pass the ball the way you are facing, so you must turn to keep possession of the ball. 03. THE EXECUTION You firstly need to position your body in between the ball and your opponent. Secondly, place the furthest foot away from the opponent on top of the ball...... then, drag the ball across your body (turn by keeping your back facing your opponent) so that you end up facing the opposite direction. 04. PROTECTING THE BALL It is important that you don’t lose the ball. You therefore need to place your body in between the ball and the opponent. Take the ball away using the outside of the same foot you performed the turn with. NB. It is also important that you position yourself low in the turn in order to maintain balance and to enable you to accelerate away. 05. NEXT DECISION Once you have turned and taken the ball away from your opponent, you now need to ensure you keep possession of the ball, by passing, dribbling or by creating an opportunity

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SKILLS AND TOP TIPS DEFENDING ONE v ONE GETTING STARTED It is important to be able to defend as an individual. You don’t always need to tackle an opponent to dispossess them or slow their progress. Mastering the technique of defending one v one, sometimes known as ‘jockeying’, denies your opponent time and space, and it’s a good tactic to allow your team-mates to get back into position. 1

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STAGE ONE Adopt an almost side-on position, but with your shoulders opened out slightly so that you can provide a barrier to your opponent. This will also allow you to see them in front of you. If you keep your knees slightly bent, with your weight on the front of your feet, then you’ll find it easier to change direction as you move backwards. STAGE TWO If you can win the ball - win it. If you can’t you need to force the attacker to go in the direction you want them to go. STAGE THREE Be patient and don’t jump into the tackle as the attacker may skip past you. When the opportunity

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SKILLS AND TOP TIPS THE BLOCK TACKLE GETTING STARTED Whatever your position you need to be able to tackle! If you team is not in possession of the ball then it is crucial to get it back. There are many different ways to achieve this, but the block tackle is the best and most common method. 2

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STAGE ONE Get to your opponent quickly to deny them time and space on the ball. Don't commit yourself too quickly or you will foul them or be easy to beat. Sometimes just by putting your opponent under pressure will force them into making a mistake. STAGE TWO When you think you can win the ball, your weight should move forward as you prepare to tackle with the inside of your foot. This will probably be just as your opponent looks to either pass the ball or knock it past you. STAGE THREE If the ball becomes stuck between yours and your opponents feet then put your foot under the ball to lift it away. Make sure you keep your ankle and leg firm throughout the tackle. You are much more likely to get injured if you are not properly committed to the challenge. Oldham Athletic Academy Foundation Phase Coaching Curriculum (Must all include finishing practices & SSG.From week 24 introduce the 4-ball receiving work.15 mins once a week)

SKILLS AND TOP TIPS Maradonna Turn Where you begin the turn is important. Too close and the opponent can step in and gain control of the ball. Too far and the turn is not utilized at the right time and again the opponent can step in and gain control. Practice it slowly using your planting foot as you make the turn. Gradually increase your speed and if you’re comfortable with the turn, you should be able to do it without the need to plant your foot first when making the turn. Below is a video example:

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Step 1 Dribble the ball at an angle toward the opponent. In this example, we are using the left foot for the counter clockwise spin with the ball. So the approach angle is toward the left side of the opponent. When you’re ready to make the turn, stop the ball with your right foot and drag the ball back Step 2 Start your counter clockwise spin. At this point, your body will be in between the ball and the opponent, which makes it difficult for the opponent to see or easily gain control of the ball. Step 3 Use your left foot to roll the ball away from the opponent and continue your run.

Oldham Athletic Academy Foundation Phase Coaching Curriculum (Must all include finishing practices & SSG.From week 24 introduce the 4-ball receiving work.15 mins once a week)

SKILLS AND TOP TIPS Ronaldo/Ockocha Move Its important that this move is developed from a slow speed then built up gradually to master its feints and deception to the defending player.

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Step 1 Roll the football sideward's across the front of you then step over the ball (I wouldn't roll very quick but don't roll it slow either.) Step 2 Next, you have to stretch your stronger foot (the foot you kick with) behind your non-kicking foot and try and catch the ball with your laces or where your laces would be Step 3 Then, with the inside of your non-kicking foot, pass the ball slightly to your kicking foot. (You have to do this switching feet until the next time you get to your kicking foot,) then, without touching the ball with the inside of your foot, kind of do a step over and catch the ball

Oldham Athletic Academy Foundation Phase Coaching Curriculum (Must all include finishing practices & SSG.From week 24 introduce the 4-ball receiving work.15 mins once a week)

Foundation Phase. Session Time For 90 minute Session

Warm Up 5 mins 6% SSG Group Games 15 mins 1v1 Session Topic 17% 20 mins Finishing 10 mins 22% 11% Passing & receiving 10 mins 11% Ball Mastery 20 mins Speed 10 mins 22% 11%