Written by Dave Clarke
Third Man Counter Attack
A great way to get players to pass and move in a counter attacking style when your team has won the ball and can take advantage of overloads in the opposition half – I use this as a warm up to give my players a good idea of what the pitch is like
Coaching Objectives
This is working on a tactic for counter attacking using support play and good passing and receiving.
Coaching points
- Communication
- Passing
- Support play
- Weight of pass
- Speed of play
- Crossing and finishing
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- At least 7 Players
- 1 Goals
- Half pitch y
Technique Tips
- Encourage communication among attackers.
- Emphasize quick decision-making in the final third.
- Focus on accurate shooting and finishing.
What the Players Do
Players work in threes plus a goalkeeper. A, B and C. Use half a pitch and put a goalkeeper in goal at the normal end with play starting on the half way line. Player A starts in the middle with B and…Overload Waves
Counter attacks happen a lot in youth games so make sure your players can exploit 4v2 situations using this attacking drill
Coaching Objectives
Coaching players to make the most of having 4v2 overloads on the counter attack seems easy but often the players make mistakes so the more they play it the more they will learn.
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 10 Players
- 2 Goals
- 6 Bibs
- 40 x 30 y
What the Players Do
Set up so the goalkeepers are in the goals, with two teams of four players. One team defends and one attacks. The defending team has two players at each end of the pitch defending the goals and the…Creating Successful Transitions
Turnovers happen repeatedly within a game and players need to be prepared for transitions when they occur, especially when the opposition is switched off
Coaching Objectives
Attackers need to combine quickly to take advantage of overloads when counter attacking whilst defenders need to organise to cope with this pressure.
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 16 Players
- 2 Goals
- 7 Bibs
- 60x40 y
Technique Tips
- Passing Precision: Focus on sharp, accurate passes, especially the initial pass from the attackers by the goal to their teammates in the other half.
- Positioning: Attackers should spread out, utilizing width and depth to stretch defenders and create space.
- Communication: Clear verbal and non-verbal cues between attackers will improve coordination and increase goal-scoring chances.
- Quick Reactions: Goalkeepers and defenders must be alert and anticipate attackers’ movements, keeping body positions open for quick adjustments.
What the Players Do
Set up by using an area of 60 x 40 yards, split into two halves, with a goal at each end. You need balls, cones, bibs and two goals. Split your players into two teams of 8, each with a…Continue Reading For Free
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