Playing Through Midfield

It is about more than just passing – recognising when to play forward and when not to, releasing the ball and when to dribble. Sometimes a pass can take out midfield by playing the ball from deep rather than playing through midfield.

Support is key and players should consider when to support from in front and when to support from behind and out wide. How does this change the way we pass into feet and into space.

The player in the centre needs good body position to receive and know where the team mate is to pass to. A side on position so he/she can see both players is vital.

Players need to be controlling the ball with one touch then turning and making an accurate pass with the other foot. he most accurate pass will be with the side foot after making the turn from a good first touch.

Pay attention to the passes and the speed which the ball circulates at. Never lose control over the speed of the ball, speed up or slow down the ball’s speed.

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Counter Attack in a 3v2

The two defenders try to get past the high pressing attackers, if the attackers win the ball they counter attack with the target player

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Coaching Objectives

In this 2v2 defenders are trying to use combination play to get around high pressing attackers if the attackers win the ball they counter attack with the target player.

Develop defensive skills under high-pressure situations, improve counter-attacking strategies, and enhance decision-making abilities.

Drill Setup

20 Mins
12 Players
2 Goals
2 Bibs
40 x 30 y

Technique Tips

Defenders: Focus on communication, positioning, and timing of tackles to disrupt the opponent's rhythm.
Attackers: Utilize quick passing, off-the-ball movement, and awareness to maintain possession and create scoring opportunities.

What the Players Do

Play this game at both ends of the pitch, with a target player for each of the games in the middle zone. Play a 2v2 in front of goal with 2 defenders against 2 attackers. Goalkeeper starts by…

3v2 Counter Attack Tactics

In this drill we look at the tactics for transitions especially with turnover creating 3v2 situations with tactics for making the transition successful resulting in a shot at goal. Players work on attacking in 3v2s and what players should do.

Coaching Objectives

Scan before receiving
Be diagonal to the ball
Pass into player's runs
Receive on the back foot
Be open to the play when receiving
Vertical passes between the lines

Drill Setup

25 Mins
7+ Players
1 Goals
2 Bibs
44 x 36 y

What the Players Do

Work in an area 36 x 44 yds with a goal and keeper at one end with the coach at the other plus balls.There will be some players waiting to take their turn depending on your squad size but three…

Launching Counter Attacks From Deep

A classic tactic is to have two banks of defenders soaking up pressure defending in a low block winning the ball and counter attacking

Coaching Objectives

Working on protecting the spaces in defence and moving quickly to block passes and tackle dribbling players to win the ball and counter attack.

Drill Setup

20 Mins
12 Players
2 Goals
5 Bibs
30 x 15 y

What the Players Do

In one half of the pitch you need to create squares 5x5 yards each to fill the half. In the game one team is the attacking team and play starts with the goalkeeper of this team every time the…

Session Overview 1/5

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Counter Attack in a 3v2
The two defenders try to get past the high pressing…
2.

3v2 Counter Attack Tactics
In this drill we look at the tactics for transitions…
3.

Launching Counter Attacks From Deep
A classic tactic is to have two banks of defenders…

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Overload Your Counter Attacks

Counter Attack in a 3v2

The two defenders try to get past the high pressing attackers, if the attackers win the ball they counter attack with the target player

Try 14 Day Free Trial

Coaching Objectives

Drill Setup

Technique Tips

What the Players Do

3v2 Counter Attack Tactics

In this drill we look at the tactics for transitions especially with turnover creating 3v2 situations with tactics for making the transition successful resulting in a shot at goal. Players work on attacking in 3v2s and what players should do.

Coaching Objectives

Drill Setup

What the Players Do

Launching Counter Attacks From Deep

A classic tactic is to have two banks of defenders soaking up pressure defending in a low block winning the ball and counter attacking

Coaching Objectives

Drill Setup

What the Players Do

Session Overview 1/5

Counter Attack in a 3v2

3v2 Counter Attack Tactics

Launching Counter Attacks From Deep

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