Written by Dave Clarke
Combination Play
In this practice players will work on their movement to receive in order to play forward & combine
Coaching Objectives
Creative movement to create space.
Develop ability to receive to play forward.
Quick play in and around the final third.
Drill Setup
- 25 Mins
- 16 Players
- 2 Goals
- 8 Bibs
- 60 x 40 y
What the Players Do
Area set up 60x40, divided into 3 zones with central zone split into two. x2 teams of 8. 3v2 in each end zone with x2 attacker midfield players in middle ‘safe’ zone. …2v2+1 (+GK) Technical Game
This is a technical game where players work on positioning, movement and accurate passing aiming to draw defenders away from areas around the penalty area. Triangle and diagonal passing are key to using the overload to beat the defenders
Coaching Objectives
Attack
- Attackers should make the area wide and long, spread out, to make it difficult to defend.
- Passes should be accurate to the partner's favoured leg.
- Move the ball at speed to stop defender recovery.
- Control the ball when receiving with the leg on the far side of the defender so play is faster.
- Body position should be side on so movement is quicker.
- Look for triangles and diagonal passes.
Defence
- Don't follow attacker, work in pairs to press together
- Cover passing lines
- Press to force mistakes and be ready to force dribbling players away from goal.
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 11 Players
- 1 Goals
- 2 red 4 blue 4 black Bibs
- 36 x 44 y
What the Players Do
In this 2v2+1 you need back to back penalty areas with a goal and a goalkeeper at one end. Split into teams of two players, so work in pairs with a number 9 that the attacking team use to create…4v4+2 Possession
Utilising overloads and creating passing lanes will help players keep possession and dominate the opposition. This drill will allow players to work on these techniques.
Coaching Objectives
Good technique on the ball and movement off the ball is key in keeping possession, finding passing lanes to receive is also important in order to dominate the ball and take advantage of the overload.
Drill Setup
- 30 Mins
- 10 Players
- 10 Bibs
- 20x30 y
What the Players Do
Area 20x20 - spilt into 4 equal boxes. Players split into 2 teams of 4 with two ‘magic’ players who play with the team in possession. Aim of the…Continue Reading For Free
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