This is a game of fast attacking and counter attacking with overloads constantly changing between 2v1 and 3v2. A great game for awareness on the pitch, passing and movement to take advantage and create goal scoring opportunities
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.
Drill Setup
- 25 minutes Mins
- 10-13 Players
- 2 Goals
- 6 Bibs
- Half pitch y
What the Players Do
This is a fast attack/counter attack game with focus on pressing and overloads.
Create two even groups of players plus a keeper and set up as shown starting with 2v1 and moving into 3v2
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