Passing and pressing techniques are key to this game. Players should be trying to make diagonal passes as they are more difficult to defend. If players are making bad passes get them to take an extra touch. Keep a close watch on the speed and accuracy of the short passes.

Pressing player should anticipate and block passes.

Players should be aware of the ball and not lose control over the speed of the ball. If the passes are too slow or to fast the chances of losing the ball are increased. First touch is important so that control of the ball is much easier and is not bouncing off the the players' feet.

You want to see quick short passes and players receiving and making decisions to dribble or pass. Correct players without stopping play and use breaks to make more detailed coaching advice.

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Win the ball to break out and create chances

Win The Ball and Attack 1v1

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Written by Dave Clarke

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Win the the ball and spring into attack, creating a 1v1 against the goalkeeper

Coaching Objectives

Winning the ball to break out and go 1v1 against the goalkeeper. Possession team keeping hold of the ball to prevent this. Good passing, receiving, pressing and beating the keeper.

Drill Setup

15 Mins
9 Players
1 Goals
4 Bibs
30 x 20 y

What the Players Do

Four defenders keep the ball from one defender in the 10x10 yard box at one end. The defender must press to win the ball and if the defender wins the ball he/she breaks out from the box to receive a…

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