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This is a high intensity game with a simple object – get the ball from the goalkeeper to the striker in the best way possible. Players need good passing and moving skills with a good level of fitness as play is quick and continuous.
Coaching Objectives
- Speed of play – If the speed of the ball is wrong the chances of losing the ball are much greater
- Body Position to Receive - Open body, receive on the back foot to enable taking less touches
- Check Shoulder - Create good habits by checking before receiving the ball
- Anticipate movement of the pass
- Possession players should keep a good distance between themselves
- Play passes that split the defenders
- Defenders one press one cover the pass
Drill Setup
- 25 Mins
- 14 Players
- 5 x black 5 x yellow 4 x red Bibs
- 40 x 30 y
What the Players Do
Set up as shown with the attacking team in a 2-1-2 formation and the defending team in a 2-2-1 formation. The attacking team starts with the ball at the feet of the goalkeeper who passes out into…Continue Reading For Free
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