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
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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
Increase or decrease number of passers or defenders depending on ability of each group (e.g. 7 v 2, or 5 v 3).
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
With increased difficulty with added defender, a floater could act as a wall pass for dribblers under pressure.
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)
This is practice 9 of our Ball Mastery Collection and adds an element of competition to player’s dribbling technique, with 2 and then 4 players competing to reach and dribble the ball into specific zones.
- Attacking Emphasis 75%
- Defending Emphasis 25%
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Key Player Challenge
Players must race to the ball and dribble into a specific area under pressure. To win the challenge players must dribble 2 balls into different areas.
Progression 1: Challenge both sides – Only older players
We can now set 2 pairs off at same time with the same challenge, now with the added obstacle of players from the opposite end trying to dribble into the same areas. This should only be applied to older age groups, with the risk of collision with yonger players playing with their head down.
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