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. 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. Although the pass is being played to the player facing you, the pass should be firm and played with some pace. Controlling the ball properly can help to open up an angle to shoot on goal.

Speed of play is important for receiving and passing. Good passing helps players to control the ball and make decisions easier. 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

Although the pass is being played to the player facing you, the pass should be firm and played with some pace. Controlling the ball properly can help to open up an angle to shoot on goal.

It is important to make sure when the players are attacking their body is positioned so they are balanced and facing the goal ready to receive and when shooting the supporting foot should be next to the ball and players should not be leaning back when they shoot.

Overload Attack To Score

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Written by Dave Clarke

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This helps attackers to make the most of overload situations they will get usually when they are counter attacking.

Coaching Objectives

Four players in an attacking situation should be able to overcome two defenders but that is not always the case. You want to see players passing and moving to get in the best positions to score goals.

Drill Setup

16 Mins
9 Players
1 Goals
4 Bibs
35 x 25 y

What the Players Do

The team of 4 start at the top end of the area opposite the goal at the other end. One team of four attack and the other team defend in pairs, with 2 players on the pitch and 2 next to the goal.…

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