IMPROVE FINAL THIRD COMBINATIONS | SKILL (07-P3)
IMPROVE FINAL THIRD COMBINATIONS | SKILL (07-P3)
Organisation/Set Up
- 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
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Technical: Running with the ball at defenders and execution of pass and finish.
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Tactical: Recognise space to exploit with the overload.
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Physical: Speed to break lines with and without the ball.
Q&A
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1 | Where does the space appear in the attacking phase?
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2 | How can you move defenders around to create space to attack?
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3 | How does the progression influence attacking options?
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WINNING POSSESSION IN MF 3RD | OPPOSED (11-P2)
WINNING POSSESSION IN MF 3RD | OPPOSED (11-P2)
Set Up | Direction
In this Possession / Pressing Opposed Practice, we focus on pairs of defenders regaining possession as quickly as possible. Multi Directional Practice | This practice focuses on developing players ability to press possession players to regain possession quickly, through forcing direction and limiting gaps for opposition to play through. Work with 3 balls between 6 players, giving the 2 defenders chance to win each ball as quickly as possible. When possession won they can score in any one of 4 mini goals as shown, before pressing the group to win second ball and third. Once all balls won, rotate defending players.
- Attacking Emphasis 30%
- Defending Emphasis 70%
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Key Coaching Point 1
Progressions & Constraints 2
Time each pair to win 6 balls, work 3 balls and then another 3 once they are won.
Key Coaching Points
- Ensure Possession and movement between passing players challenges defensive pairings.
- Speed of press, with a particular focus on triggers for pressing as a pair (i.e. Slow pass, bad touch, lofted pass).
- Limiting gaps in between, trying to isolate 1 or 2 passing players.
- Effective communication for both defending and passing players throughout (e.g. time, man on, press).
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COUNTER ATTACKING | SKILL (02-P2)
COUNTER ATTACKING | SKILL (02-P2)
Organisation / Set Up
This Dribbling practice requires at least 5 players in a 15 yard diameter circle area, with each player beginning with a ball each to dribble. Players encouraged to be creative and try as many tricks and dribbles as they can unopposed to begin with before introducing various obstacles and challenges.
- Attacking Emphasis 80%
- Defending Emphasis 20%
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Progression 1: Add 2 Areas
Add 2 areas, where players must perform a different trick and with increased traffic closer control is encouraged.
Progression 2: Add Defender
Add a defender to add pressure to dribblers, so they must avoid each other as well as perform a dribble in area.
Progression 3: Passing Floater
Key Coaching Points
– Technical – Close control under pressure of defenders
– Technical – Ability to use both feet in turning
– Physical – Change of Pace when required
Q&A
– Is the space available for players appropriate?
– How can I work individually with each player?
– Is there room to extend the challenge for higher ability players?
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Ball Mastery | Dribbling / RWTB (BM-09)
Ball Mastery | Dribbling / RWTB (BM-09)
- Attacking Emphasis 75%
- Defending Emphasis 25%
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Key Player Challenge
Progression 1: Challenge both sides – Only older players
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