Written by Dave Clarke
Drive Play Forward
Control the game in midfield by keeping the ball and creating openings to pass forward into the attacking areas of the pitch and take advantage of overloads.
Coaching Objectives
Players will be able to link up and keep possession of the ball. Passing will be done at speed with good weight and direction. Link up play to create goal scoring chances.
Drill Setup
- 15 Mins
- 14 Players
- 2 Goals
- 6 Bibs
- 50 x 40 y
What the Players Do
Start with a 3v3 in the shaded area in the centre of the pitch. Each team needs two defenders at the end they are defending and an attacker at the end they are attacking. In the 3v3 the team in…Passing and receiving to play forward
Receiving skills and movement is an important component in keeping possession and playing forward. In this drill players will work on these techniques, with a competitive spin to it.
Coaching Objectives
In this drill players will develop:
Creative movement to create space for self and others
Receiving to play forward - being creative!
Recognising when to play into space and feet
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 11 Players
- 11 Bibs
- 10x14 y
What the Players Do
Area divided into 2 areas with a central zone. 11 players, 2v1 in each area, with a target player at each end and additional defenders in central area. Supply…Rondo: Win Possession, Play Forward, Score
High-tempo rondo leading to breakout attacks and finishing, developing possession, pressing triggers, transitions, and final-third delivery.
Coaching Objectives
Players learn to keep possession under pressure, execute quick passing combinations, recognise transition moments, and finish attacks. Defenders develop pressing angles, win-backs, breakouts, decision-making and attacking quickly once possession changes.
Drill Setup
- 25 Mins
- 16 Players
- 2 Goals
- 2 sets Bibs
- 30 x 25 y
Technique Tips
- Scanning before receiving—shoulders open, see pressure.
- Receive on back foot to play forward quicker.
- Angle your support—triangles everywhere.
- Pressing defenders—hunt together, close passing lanes first.
- Breakout speed—explode forward, don’t jog.
- Finishing—hit target before power.
What the Players Do
Drill Setup Time: 18–24 minutes (3 x 6–8 mins rounds) Area: Inner Rondo Square: 9m x 9m Outer Playing Box: 30m x 25m (adjust to age)…Continue Reading For Free
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