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Attacking overloads to goal
  • Attacking
  • 8 - 12

7v7 to 9v9: 6v4 attack v defence SSG

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Written by Andy Maciel

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For your 7v7 to 9v9 move this season this game uses a funnel shape for the attacking team to exploit overloads and get behind or find gaps in the opposition defence. Look for lots of shots on goal and for success in overload situations.

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

20 Challenges and Questions

Reflections and Evaluations

Coaching Objectives

Attacking

  • Shift defenders from side to side
  • Pull defence out of block
  • Unbalance defence
  • Pass to feet or space behind
  • Runs in behind
  • One and two touch play
  • Fast reaction on transition.

 

Defending

  • Compact shape
  • Central block
  • Block, intercept or force error
  • Distances between players when defending
  • Counter attack find free man to attack target goals.

Drill Setup

  • 25 Mins
  • 11 Players
  • 1 main 3 target Goals
  • 6 Bibs
  • Half pitch y

What the Players Do

Attacking team with the overload attack the funnelled end to score.

The defending team must try and stop the attack with blocking, interceptions, tackling and pressing. If they win the ball they try to score in the target goals.

Attackers must try to use the overload to get behind the defence with actions like switching play and quick one-twos.

Look for dribbles, good movement to drag defenders away and shots at goal.

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Attacking team must get behind or through the defence

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If the defending team wins the ball they attack the target goals

Coaching Tips

In possession

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

Out of possession

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

Modify the Session

One or two touch for the attacking team to make it harder or take a defender out to make it easier

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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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