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Players winning the ball and transition into attack
  • Transitions
  • 11 -18

Battle For Through Balls

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Written by Dave Clarke

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In this activity players are engaged with directional play, reaction in transitions and creates lots of chances on goal. Players must work hard to keep possession and pass and move to goal. Good technical and tactical test of players ability.

Coaching Objectives

  • 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

 

Drill Setup

  • 25 Mins
  • 14 Players
  • 2 Goals
  • 7 Bibs
  • 50 x 40 y

What the Players Do

Create a playing area 50 x 40 yards with a central battle zone. You also need two 10 yard strips just outside the goal area. Two teams of 7 play against each other. All players except the…

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