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This activity works on launching attacks and making the correct decisions when transitioning into the counter attack. Physically demanding creating attacking play right across the width of the pitch changing the angle and speed of attack.
Coaching Objectives
Attacking
- Support play with good position
- Scan before receiving
- Be diagonal to the ball
- Pass into player's runs
- Receive on the back foot
- Be open to the play when receiving
- Vertical passes between the lines
Defending
- 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
- 25 Mins
- 16 Players
- 2 Goals
- 6 Yellow 10 black Bibs
- 40 x 40 y
What the Players Do
A playing area measuring 40x40 yards was set up, complete with a goal and a goalkeeper at each end. A halfway line was clearly marked, which also served as an offside line. Sixteen outfield players…Continue Reading For Free
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