DRILL 1
The ball is driven in then set back for the original player to play the next pass in the sequence. Pattern continues as shown focusing on the weight and quality of the driven pass and set back - also…
WARM UP
quick combinations, focus on tempo, quality of pass and timing of movements and of course the accuracy in the finish
PROGRESSION 2
In this drill, the middle zone is for both number 10s to compete for a coming pass. The player who wins the ball should keep possession, while being under pressure by the opponent. His mates move up,…
CHASE 1
In this game situation, youngsters could be mentally directed towards defensive duties. This drill simulates real situations when the forwards are running towards the goal with defenders chasing…
INTRODUCTION
This is a drill where coaches might introduce the way of breaking defense lines to their players. Simple drill, where the number 9 is neutral player working as “the breaker”. Once successfully done,…
PLAY PROGRESSION 3
In this drill the defensive midfielder of each team is put under the pressure of protecting the 6 yards zone and heavily press the number 9 for a long distance. While the ball in the rondo zone, the…
ACTIVITY # 3
by Damir Vučić ACTIVITY # 3 Setup: ... Pitch 50x30m, balls, cones ... Instructions: ... players play extra game 6vs4; a) 6vs4 isolated in field A and field B, b) plays the field A and field B…
COLL DOWN
Set up: Whole pitch; balls ... Organization: Juggling with ball Coaching points: - Cool down
INTRODUCTION TO PRESSING TRIGGERS
The team in possession play in a 4v2 Rondo in an attempt to keep the ball. They must constantly be scanning and aware of uncomming defenders as when they chose to do so - the two defenders in the…
EXERCISE 3
small sided game with both teams given the task of scoring in and protecting 2 goals. Attacking, play with width and play quick - spread the opposition to get success in the middle of the park and…
DEFENDERS WORK IN THE BOX
In this drill, the middle zone is elongated putting defenders under more responsibility earlier. The poles and cones are taken further away from the 18 yards line as the aim here is to simulate…