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Move the ball up the pitch to create goal scoring chances
  • Midfield
  • 11 -15

Score After Four

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Written by Dave Clarke

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With four passes as the key to moving the ball up the pitch your players will learn how to break from midfield with speed and accuracy to make counter attacks lethal

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Coaching Objectives

Get midfielders surging forward with lightening breaks under pressure from the rule that a shot must be taken when four passes have been made.

ATTACKING

  • Dribble using the leg furthest away from the defender and try to use the outside of the foot
  • Try to take the defender into areas that are more attacking to take the initiative
  • Use feints and skills to create space and give time on the ball
  • Finish on goal as soon as possible
  • Movement is key to keeping the defender at bay
  • Be ready for quick transition if the ball is lost

DEFENDING

  • Always know where the ball is and player they are marking
  • Position the body sideways so reaction speed is faster
  • Be on balls of feet so reaction also quicker
  • Use defensive feints to trouble the attacker and cause mistakes
  • When attacker is close eyes on ball not on player
  • Don't jump in and make it easier for the attacker
  • If beaten by the attacker's skill sprint to the goal to defend it
  • The defence must keep their lines tight and narrow so as not to get beaten.
  • It is very important that defenders win the second ball after an attacking player shoots on goal.
  • Be ready for quick transition if the ball is won

 

Drill Setup

  • 25 Mins
  • 12 Players
  • 2 Goals
  • 6 Bibs
  • 30x35 y

What the Players Do

For this drill you need an area 40 x 30 yards split into three zones: outer zones are 15 yards and the central zone is 10 yards, 12 players, 2 goals, bibs, cones and balls. Set up each team so they…

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