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. When we make the pass between the lines to the attackers it should be a firm pass. Players should learn when to control the ball and slow the play down and when to play one-touch to speed the play up.

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

Skills
11 -15

Linking Defenders and Attackers

Difficulty

Written by Dave Clarke

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Linking up through midfield is a much better way of keeping possession than trying to bypass it. This is essential to build up play in a match.

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
Position yourself very well when carrying out the support.
Move away from the opponent to gain time to carry out the next action.

Drill Setup

20 Mins
16 Players
4 Bibs
40 x 15 y

What the Players Do

Starting game Split the area into two end zones of 15 yards and a central zone of 10 yards. Set up with players in a 4v2 at one end and 5v2 at the other. Start with three waiting midfielders who do…

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