Written by Andy Maciel
7v7 to 9v9 Triangle pass
This drill works on basic actions in passing and receiving the ball and movement to be in a position to receive the ball. Works for players to get their technique and movement right.
Coaching Objectives
Passes should be on the ground not up in the air so the ball is easier to receive.
Good first touch
Body position to receive
Pass quality, weight & accuracy
Open movement after pass – aware of next ball (think next action)
Drill Setup
- 12 minutes Mins
- 12 Players
- 12 x 12 y
What the Players Do
Set up the triangle so there are 12yds between the cones. Timing is 2 Sets x 6 min each side. Break between rounds: 1min. Create two groups of 6 players, it starts with simple pass and…7v7 to 9v9 3v3+3
In this positioning game teams of three look to use the overload and keep possession of the ball. Great for one touch, passing triangles and ball skills.
Coaching Objectives
- The possession team is looking to create triangles with players moving to make it easier for the player on the ball to pass it
- Use one and two touch play
- Use long and short passes and create triangles using the players in the middle.
- All players should be moving to support the pass, opening passing routes to give options to the player on the ball.
- Positioning, movement and decision making are the keys to the games
- Speed of play is important – in the videos the speed is fast but at first you will not get that speed this is what you are eventually aiming to achieve.
Drill Setup
- 25 Mins
- 9 Players
- 3 x red 3 x yellow Bibs
- 15 x 15 y
What the Players Do
You need three teams of three players with two teams playing against each other in a possession versus pressing game with the third team acting as floaters who always play for the team in possession…7v7to 9v9: SSG 6v6/6v5
In this small-sided game two teams play off defending different situations. Great for attacking players in 1v1, 2v1 situations with match specific action like rebounds, counter attacks and overloads.
Coaching Objectives
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
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The defence must keep their lines tight and narrow so as not to get beaten.
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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
- 30 Mins
- 12 Players
- 1 main 2 target Goals
- 6 Bibs
- Half Pitch y
What the Players Do
Set up two teams of 6 players in the formations Team of 6 attacking defend the 2 target goals they line up 4 diamond midfield defence with 2 strikers v 6 who defend full goal Goalkeeper, 3…Continue Reading For Free
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