Written by Andy Maciel
7v7 to 9v9: 3v2+1 into 5v5+2
In this 7v7 to 9v9 transition players work in Rondo games to keep possession under pressure looking to win the ball and play short passes to secure possession and turn defence into attack
Coaching Objectives
Attacking
-
Speed of ball
-
Exploit opening of defensive block/balance
-
Clever movement
-
Winning 1v1s
-
Quality of shot
-
Transition to defence: regain ball quickly
Defending
-
Block centrally
-
Shift and remain compact
-
Control restraint
-
Intercept/block/force error
-
Transition to attack: score in target goals
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 12 Players
- 4 target goals Goals
- 5 yellow 5 blue Bibs
- 10 x 10/40 x 30 y
What the Players Do
Warm up for the drill with two 4v2 positional games. Four players are keeping the ball away from two player sin the middle. The four players go one on each line and can move from side to side, the two…7v7 to 9v9: 5v3 Wave Attacking
In this drill players are funnelled into the attacking third with overloads in favour of the attacking team. Players must link up to use the overload and create goal scoring chances.
Coaching Objectives
Attacking
- Speed of ball
- Exploit opening of defensive block/balance
- Clever movement
- Winning 1v1s
- Quality of shot
- Transition to defence: regain ball quickly
Defending
- Block centrally
- Shift and remain compact
- Control restraint
- Intercept/block/force error
- Transition to attack: score in target goals
Drill Setup
- 15 mins Mins
- 9 Players
- 1 main 3 target Goals
- 5 Bibs
- Half Pitch y
What the Players Do
Attacking in 5v3 waves with balls played in by coach. Play goes from coach each time into the 5 attackers. Players link up to exploit overload. Offsides. If the 3 defenders win the ball they…7v7 to 9v9: 6v4 attack v defence SSG
For your 7v7 to 9v9 move this season this game uses a funnel shape for the attacking team to exploit overloads and get behind or find gaps in the opposition defence. Look for lots of shots on goal and for success in overload situations.
Coaching Objectives
Attacking
- Shift defenders from side to side
- Pull defence out of block
- Unbalance defence
- Pass to feet or space behind
- Runs in behind
- One and two touch play
- Fast reaction on transition.
Defending
- Compact shape
- Central block
- Block, intercept or force error
- Distances between players when defending
- Counter attack find free man to attack target goals.
Drill Setup
- 25 Mins
- 11 Players
- 1 main 3 target Goals
- 6 Bibs
- Half pitch y
What the Players Do
Attacking team with the overload attack the funnelled end to score. The defending team must try and stop the attack with blocking, interceptions, tackling and pressing. If they win the ball they…Continue Reading For Free
Plus Get a Free eBook
Enter your email below and we'll send you our Moments of Transition eBook immediately. PLUS you can access this drill free AND send you our regular newsletter to help you become the best coach you can be.
By clicking on subscribe now, you consent to allow Cupello to store and process
the personal information and agree with our Privacy Policy.