7v7 to 9v9 Week 10 Attack and Counter

Coaching Objectives

• Good first touch to keep ball moving
• Create passing lines
• Body shape to receive ball on back foot
• Try to make diagonal passes as during a match if players use diagonal passing it is more difficult to defend
• Left and right feet should be in action
• Look for one touch passing but if the player needs an extra touch allow it
• Keep control of the speed of the ball, – look for a good tempo to the passing. Losing control of the speed makes it harder to control and can lead to loss of possession
• Good passes are on the ground not up in the air or bouncing along
• Try using different numbers of balls to make the drill harder

Coaching Objectives

In order to exploit the numerical advantage:

Move ball quickly, draw defender/s, force defender/s into indecision, draw defender with movement and call allowing ball carrier to go on and score, quality of finishing. 

Attacker

• The passes should be quick and firm and be played to team mates strongest foot.
• Dribble with head up to spot the best pass available.
• Play on the half-turn to scan the pitch and see your teammate’s position.
• Keep moving to new passing lines to your teammate.
• Fake movements to drag the defender away and then receive the ball with more time and space.
• Use the inside of your foot for accurate passing.

Defender

• Cut off the passing lines and pressure the closer player with the ball.
• Press but don't dive in to the tackle
• Fake as if you were going in to tackle to pressure the defender.

Coaching Objectives

Look for functions & actions practiced earlier in session.

Fast Attack to finish

Immediate reaction to trans A>D

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