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In this 6v6 game you want to see teams attacking and defending at the end of practice – which players are performing best in the scenario and why? It should be a reflection of the work you have done with your players using good technique
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
Look for functions & actions practiced earlier in session.
Fast Attack to finish
Immediate reaction to trans A>D
ATTACKING
- Dribble using the leg furthest away from the defender and try to use the outside of the foot
- Try to take the defender into areas that are more attacking to take the initiative
- Use feints and skills to create space and give time on the ball
- Finish on goal as soon as possible
- Movement is key to keeping the defender at bay
- Be ready for quick transition if the ball is lost
DEFENDING
- Always know where the ball is and player they are marking
- Position the body sideways so reaction speed is faster
- Be on balls of feet so reaction also quicker
- Use defensive feints to trouble the attacker and cause mistakes
- When attacker is close eyes on ball not on player
- Don't jump in and make it easier for the attacker
- If beaten by the attacker's skill sprint to the goal to defend it
- The defence must keep their lines tight and narrow so as not to get beaten.
- It is very important that defenders win the second ball after an attacking player shoots on goal.
- Be ready for quick transition if the ball is won
Drill Setup
- 30 mins Mins
- 12 Players
- 2 Goals
- 6 Bibs
- Half pitch y
What the Players Do
Two teams of 6 players work on the defending and attacking tactics and ideas they have worked on at practice. The coach can introduce offsides or not.
Get your attackers to try and pass forwards each time to get to goal quickly.
Things to look for:
- Try skills like one-two combinations and decisions like pass or dribble.
- Try to cross the ball from different angles and direction – behind defenders/in front of defenders to create shots on goal.
- Both teams should be ready to win the ball from rebounds after attacking players shoot.
- Rules of width and depth apply for both teams.
Coaching Tips
Ball control
Try to move the ball quickly, using a maximum of one or two touches.
Try to get players to use one touch passing and only to depend on a second touch when they have to control a poor pass.
When we make the pass between the lines to the attackers it should be a firm pass.
Players should learn when to control the ball and slow the play down and when to play one-touch to speed the play up.
Combinations
Try to combine quickly off minimal touches
Create space to combine
Movement to lose and unbalance defenders in order to receive and combine with teammates
Shooting
It is important to make sure when the players are attacking their body is positioned so they are balanced and facing the goal ready to receive and when shooting the supporting foot should be next to the ball and players should not be leaning back when they shoot.
- Encourage players to get shots off early
- Play with head up - Check GKs positioning before getting shot off
- Encourage players to be creative with their finishing
Modify the Session
Make the area bigger to make it easer or smaller to make it harder.
Also make a rule you cannot play back to the same player, one and two touch – if the player used 2 touches the next player can only use one.
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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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