Movement and Support Play

Coaching Objectives

In this drill look for good passing and receiving, you want players to anticipate passes into the squares that they can run onto, this means the player in possession needs to pass with accuracy and with good weight of pass. It's no good whacking the ball at each other and expect the receiver to control it.

Coaching Objectives

Coaching first touch needs lots of repetition of the problem passes that players receive during a match. Having the ability to control poor passes is key to keeping possession and winning games.

ATTACKING

• 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

DEFENDING

• 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

Coaching Objectives

Are your players listening and being alert to what is happening around them? Warm them up with this game which makes them listen out for their number.