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In this drill players are funnelled into the attacking third with overloads in favour of the attacking team. Players must link up to use the overload and create goal scoring chances.
Andy Maciel's Training Programme Essential Reading For 7v7 To 9v9 Transition
1. Moving from 7v7 to 9v9: Preparation
2. Moving from 7v7 to 9v9: Session planning
3. PODCAST Andy and Dave discuss 7v7 to 9v9
Working with your players
Tactical Intentions? Are these clear and simple, avoid over complicating. Think , what do we intend to do when in possession – in transition – when out of possession
Coaching Objectives
Attacking
- Speed of ball
- Exploit opening of defensive block/balance
- Clever movement
- Winning 1v1s
- Quality of shot
- Transition to defence: regain ball quickly
Defending
- Block centrally
- Shift and remain compact
- Control restraint
- Intercept/block/force error
- Transition to attack: score in target goals
Drill Setup
- 15 mins Mins
- 9 Players
- 1 main 3 target Goals
- 5 Bibs
- Half Pitch y
What the Players Do
- Attacking in 5v3 waves with balls played in by coach. Play goes from coach each time into the 5 attackers.
- Players link up to exploit overload.
- Offsides.
- If the 3 defenders win the ball they must try to keep possession.
- Attacking team should pass along the ground to force opponents to move quickly to close down the play.
- Pass ahead of a team mate when they are moving to speed up play.
- Control with inside of furthest foot.
- Receive on the half turn to be able to scan the pitch and be in the best position to receive and pass on.
- Wingers should receive and drive down the wing with the ball winning 1v1s.
- For the defenders body shape is important when pressing, don't jump into the tackle or it makes the 1v1s easier for the opponent.
Coaching Tips
Speed of the ball
If the speed of the ball is wrong the chances of losing the ball are much greater and so this is one of the key elements to the drill, making sure the ball is moving at a good pace. Make sure the passes are not in the air as this will make it harder to control
Passing and receiving
Try to play one touch but when a bad pass is made players can us an extra touch or control with the help of the other foot. The speed of pass will effect the receiving of the ball, too hard and it will be harder to control with one pass, too soft and the drill will be too slow.
Beat a player
Creating space and time are two of the most important factors in the game. When going 1v1 against an opponent attackers need to use feints and body skills to do this. When defending it is important to get players to look at the ball and not the player so they are not so easily deceived.
Modify the Session
- Add a time for the attackers to score a goal for example "20 seconds to score"
- Add a recovering defender who starts on the half way line and is released on first touch of one of the players receiving from the coach.
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Andy Maciel
Founder of Go4Goal Football Coaching UK, 20+ years experience in Pro and Grassroots game. FA, Catalan Federation & UEFA qualified, Mental Skills advocate and ambassador. London Sport Football Coach of the year winner.
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