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In this game the attacking team is trying to move the ball wide breaking down the defence to create goal scoring opportunities. Coaching points will develop as play advances and teams make mistakes in attack and defence.
Coaching Objectives
Attacking
- Attacking team must create depth and width to create space in and behind defence
- Speed of play should be quick with one and two touch play
- Make sure players are scanning the pitch so they know where to pass when they get the ball
- Crosses from wide players create goal scoring opportunities and rebounds saves need to be finished offensively
- Look for one-touch shooting
- Be aware of transitions of the ball
Defence
- Try not to leave gaps the attackers can exploit.
- Win 1v1s and stay with player in combination play – like 1-2s
- Win the second ball/rebound in the area in front of goal
- Be aware of transitions to counter attack.
Drill Setup
- 30 Mins
- 16 Players
- 1 Goals
- 7 yellow 1 purple Bibs
- Half pitch y
What the Players Do
Split into two teams, one of 8 players in a 2-4-2 formation who are the attacking team and a team of 7 + a goalkeeper set up GK-4-2 with one player at the end that is a target player for the team of 8 to score by passing to him/her instead of scoring a goal.
The target players always starts the drill with the team in yellow attacking.
Black team must hit the target player to score.
Start with free play for a few minutes and look for coachable moments, showing players how to get the ball wide passing into the centre and out again to draw the defenders in they hit them with wing play.
If the defending player manages to press and hold up the winger then he/she should turn and pass back to the fullback.
Coaching Tips
Dribbling
Keep your arms out at all times when dribbling around defenders. You can use them to brush past players, improve your balance, and keep players farther away from you.
Good balance will help you cut quickly in any direction while retaining control of the ball.
Land on the front of your feet every step, whether you are dribbling forward with your laces or cutting across your body using an inside touch
Beat a player
Creating space and time are two of the most important factors in the game. When going 1v1 against an opponent attackers need to use feints and body skills to do this. When defending it is important to get players to look at the ball and not the player so they are not so easily deceived.
When to coach
Try not to correct the players during play as this again slows play down and does not allow for self correction. It is important that you correct any problems during a break
Modify the Session
Make players one or two touch to make it harder
Add players to make overload bigger to make it easier
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Alex McLeish
700 appearances for Aberdeen, played under Sir Alex Ferguson. Manager of Scotland, Rangers, Aston Villa, and Birmingham City where he won the League Cup.
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