Players should try to finish by taking into account the goalkeeper's position and the best place to put the ball. Players should always be alert for rebounds and poor clearances.

Timing of the pass is key to how the player receives the ball whether a through ball for the player to run on to or a switch of play. Speed of play is important for receiving and passing. Good passing helps players to control the ball and make decisions easier.

Try to move the ball quickly, using a maximum of one or two touches. Try to get players to use one touch passing and only to depend on a second touch when they have to control a poor pass.

Build Up Play: Lone Striker

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Written by Dave Clarke

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This is all about build up play into a lone striker with teams keeping possession in midfield and playing a through pass beyond the defence.

Coaching Objectives

Not only are we coaching possession in midfield passing into attack but the lone striker must hold the ball up and keep possession until there is a team mate to bring into the attack.

Drill Setup

20 Mins
12 Players
2 Goals
5 Bibs
40 x 30 y

What the Players Do

Each team needs 4 players in the central zone and a player in the attacking end zone. Play 4v4 in the central zone keeping possession of the ball trying to create an opening to play to the lone…

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