IMPROVE FINAL THIRD COMBINATIONS | SKILL (07-P3)
IMPROVE FINAL THIRD COMBINATIONS | SKILL (07-P3)
Organisation/Set Up
Defenders set up either side of the defending third. One defender plays pass into 1 of 2 attackers who attack defender quickly to get shot off against GK. One big goal for Attacking players to attack and 2 mini goals for Defender to attack if they win possession. Pass from each side and rotate attackers and defenders after 4-5 minutes.
- Attacking Emphasis 70%
- Defending Emphasis 30%
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Progression & Constraints
3 v 2 Attack v Defence Overload Practice. Focus on movement and timing of forward passes to ensure there is a clear relationship and understanding between attacking players.
Progression 1: Success Constraint (increase challenge)
If defenders are successful for a certain time period to keep attacking players from getting a successful shot off (e.g. 4-6 seconds) then defenders can introduce an extra player, creating a 3 v 3 outfield situation. This increase in challenge will force attackers to attack quicker or adapt when faced with this balanced situation.
Key Coaching Points
Technical: Running with the ball at defenders and execution of pass and finish.
Tactical: Recognise space to exploit with the overload.
Physical: Speed to break lines with and without the ball.
Q&A
1 | Where does the space appear in the attacking phase?
2 | How can you move defenders around to create space to attack?
3 | How does the progression influence attacking options?
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IMPROVE FINAL THIRD COMBINATIONS | OPPOSED (07-P2)
IMPROVE FINAL THIRD COMBINATIONS | OPPOSED (07-P2)
Organisation/Set Up
In this Opposed Skill Practice, we aim to develop Final Third Combinations to create and exploit space in these areas to create chances. Two directional practice | 45 x 40 (adults) area split into 2 halves as shown. 14 Players consisting of 2 groups of 3 v 3 together with a GK. Objective is for players to score in 3 v 3s, using safe zone to be patient and recycle the ball, allowing movement to create space.
- Attacking Emphasis 75%
- Defending Emphasis 25%
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Progression 1: Floater Drive (4 v 3)
Floater can join in to attack and create a 4 v 3 overload in the attacking half., with a supporting defender to support in the floater channel. This will encourage more angles and opportunities to be created with challenge increased for the defending team.
Key Point for Coach Focus
Different combinations to be created from various angles, with a focus on depth and width of players to ensure space is being used effectively. Recognise when to speed up attacks when space creates itself in and around goal, not afraid to take the opportunity with quick shots
Key Coaching Points
- Ability to lose markers in tight area.
- Go & Show movement to lose players.
- Communication with passing and support players.
- Ability to finish chances.
Additional Support
Focus on initial passing quality and movement off the ball to keep possession before transferring.
Angles and distances of floating player and single player to finish is crucial with underload.
Movement to lose opposition and player-to-player understanding is important to finish. Quick Finishing technique with individuals.
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SHOOTING IN & AROUND THE BOX | TECH (21-P1)
SHOOTING IN & AROUND THE BOX | TECH (21-P1)
Set Up
This is practice 1 in Theme 21 and is focused on developing quick combinations around the box with one touch play, pull backs and 1-2 combinations to a finish. We also include quick feet exercises which are relevant for this situation in game play, together with a progression to finish at the opposite end. This will encourage players to react quickly and not ball watch after performing any action.
- Attacking Emphasis 90%
- Defending Emphasis 10%
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Play At Home | Movement To Finish (40-P5)
Play At Home | Movement To Finish (40-P5)
Practice 5 of the play at home series, works on individual player’s movement to lose what would be opposition to receive, move the ball and finish quickly. In addition we include finishing and movement practices to enable players to combine these different elements.
- Attacking Emphasis 100%
- Defending Emphasis 0%
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Key Coaching Points 1: Movement to receive
Focus on movement off the angle of the pole, check shoulders to develop the habit to check for defenders who will you press you in games and take ball out of your feet on 1 touch to attack space and finish.
Progression 1: Physical Focus (Power / Speed)
After shot, player must sprint to corner and jump hurdles two footed to develop power, before sprinting through ladders using quick feet and then sprint through to the end pole.
Link to the Game
For older players, think about how these skills can link to their game in whatever position players play in. It’s important that skills are transferrable to the game where they can be applied in a game situaton.
Key Coaching Points
– Technical: First touch and finishing
– Physical: Body shape to play forward
– Physical: Speed and balance in between stations
Q&A
– How can I move into position quickly to give myself time on the ball?
– How can I maintain technique over hurdles and ladders and maintain speed?
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