7v7 to 9v9 Fast Attack 2v1 into 3v1

Coaching Objectives

In order to exploit the numerical advantage:

Move ball quickly, draw defender/s, force defender/s into indecision, draw defender with movement and call allowing ball carrier to go on and score, quality of finishing. 

Attacker

• The passes should be quick and firm and be played to team mates strongest foot.
• Dribble with head up to spot the best pass available.
• Play on the half-turn to scan the pitch and see your teammate’s position.
• Keep moving to new passing lines to your teammate.
• Fake movements to drag the defender away and then receive the ball with more time and space.
• Use the inside of your foot for accurate passing.

Defender

• Cut off the passing lines and pressure the closer player with the ball.
• Press but don't dive in to the tackle
• Fake as if you were going in to tackle to pressure the defender.