Written by Andy Maciel
4v1 Boxes
Players keep possession while learning to pass, move, and press in a basic 4v1 positional rondo.
Coaching Objectives
To develop players’ passing accuracy, movement along lines, pressing skills, and spatial awareness in a fun, high-repetition environment.
Drill Setup
- 10 Mins
- 5 Players
- 1 Bibs
- 10 x 10 y
Technique Tips
- Receive with an open body to see the field.
- Use the inside of the foot for controlled, accurate passes.
- Move immediately after passing to become an option again.
- Defenders: angle your run to block passing lanes, not just chase the ball.
What the Players Do
Mark a 10x10-yard square using cones. Position 1 player on each side of the square (on the lines, not corners). Place 1 player inside the square as the defender. The 4 outside players…7v7 to 9v9: Change Direction of Attack
Players react to the changing position of the goals and to the position of the ball in relation to the lanes they are playing in. This helps to coach your players to change the direction of attack to make use of space or create space on the pitch
Coaching Objectives
Attacking
- Scanning
- Verbal, non-verbal communication
- Body position,
- Play in 180 attract to one side to exploit other
- Up-back through, min touch
Defending
- Counter press on loss
- First security pass
- Exploit unbalance
- Block pass lines
- Intercept
- Force errors
Drill Setup
- 35 Mins
- 11 Players
- 6 mini Goals
- 6 yellow 1 red Bibs
- 40x30 y
Technique Tips
- Encourage wide positioning to stretch the defense.
- Utilize quick, accurate passes to maintain possession.
- Focus on communication for coordinated movement.
What the Players Do
Start with this warm up Activation Pass and Move Tag Set up an area 40 x 30 yards split into four zones. Create two teams of 5 players plus a joker/magic man who plays for the team in possession.…7v7 to 9v9: Tactics and intentions
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Coaching Objectives
Attacking
- Scanning
- Verbal, non-verbal communication
- Body position,
- Play in 180 attract to one side to exploit other
- Up-back through, min touch
Defending
- Counter press on loss
- First security pass
- Exploit unbalance
- Block pass lines
- Intercept
- Force errors
Drill Setup
- 25 Mins
- 11 Players
- 1 Goals
- 5 Bibs
- Half pitch y
What the Players Do
If possible play against another squad at your club, depending on abilities / level of squad it is also possible to play older squad to overload your players … Focus on tactical principles…Continue Reading For Free
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