Communication is key and scanning the pitch to see which of the three goals is either under threat or left open to be taken advantage of.

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

Switching The Point of Attack

Difficulty

Written by Dave Clarke

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This is a drill that encourages quick passing with one-touch play. Players switch the angle of attack with good passing and support play to find space.

Coaching Objectives

Individual skills are important in tight areas of the pitch with quick passing and one touch play key as is shooting when players spot openings.

Set up with three goals on each side of the area using poles or cones. Split the players into two teams of 7 players and a magic man who plays for the team in possession.

Drill Setup

20 Mins
15 Players
6 Goals
7 Bibs
40 x 30 y

What the Players Do

The two teams of 7 players play a game where they are defending and attacking three goals spread out along the long side of the area. A coach passes a ball to one of the two teams and play commences…

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