Written by Dave Clarke
Receive On the Back Foot
Receiving the ball on the back foot with an open body helps the player to move off in different directions because they can see where the space is on the pitch and where to pass should a team mate be in a better position
Coaching Objectives
Players need to open up their body to the pitch so they can see their opponents and their teammates. With open shoulders player can receive on their back foot which makes it easier to change direction when the receive the ball making it easier to go forward and attack the opposition goal.
Drill Setup
- 30 Mins
- 11 Players
- 2 Goals
- 4 Bibs
- 30x20 y
Technique Tips
- Instruct players to scan the field and check their shoulder before receiving the ball to assess the position of opponents and teammates.
- Encourage players to use the outside of the foot or cushion the ball with the sole to control it effectively.
What the Players Do
Mark out an area 20 x 20 yards with two target goals at each end and a half way line. Server on the half way line plays a pass to an attacker who receives the ball on the back foot and goes 1v1…Pass, dribble, move
This is a great game for passing dribbling in combination style movement to coach small groups of players in passing and receiving and dribbling the ball. Used in areas like the penalty area with quick play.
Coaching Objectives
We want to see quick and accurate combination play passing the ball with good movement to follow the pass. Use different passes, fast ones to the receiving foot or pass to the players other foot to see how they can receive the ball and turn and move away. Anticipation and awareness are also key.
Drill Setup
- 10 Mins
- 5 Players
- 30x10 y
What the Players Do
Start with two players at the end the ball is played from with one player at the other end and two in the middle. The first ball is played with a 10 yard up to the attacking midfielder and then…Small-sided Through Ball Game
This small-side game helps you to improve the vision and awareness of your players when they are looking to pass a through ball behind the defence. Passes of this type help to create more goalscoring chances for your strikers.
Coaching Objectives
Players must learn to play with their heads up or to look up as often as possible. This helps them to spot openings to play through passes.
Communication to team mates and good passes into space for them to run onto is key to this game.
Players out of possession must be constantly on the move to create space to receive a pass.
Drill Setup
- 25 Mins
- 10 Players
- 2 Goals
- 4 Bibs
- 60 x 30 y
Technique Tips
- Passing: Emphasize accurate and firm passes to make it through the gaps.
- Receiving: Encourage players to position their bodies correctly to receive the ball on the move.
- Communication: Ensure players are constantly communicating to signal where they want the ball played.
What the Players Do
Use an area 60 x 30 yards split by 6 mannequins into three zones. The middle zone is where the focus of the game takes place. Start a 3v3 in the middle zone with one defender in the outside zone…Continue Reading For Free
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