PROGRESSION
Progression, there is no sequence now and the ball can go back beyond the mannequins as the switch might be the best option. because of the previous drill the defenders will be cautious of the ball wide so the wingers keep getting wide and looking to get on the ball but this may give the option to play through to a striker.
if defenders win the ball aim to counter attack into other goal
EXERCISE
the two centre midfielders bounce the ball off the striker and then the ball is played out wide, working alternate sides. once the ball is ahead of the mannequins it cannot be played back, players need to get up and support and we are looking for the cross and finish
EXERCISE 3
Attacking Wall Passes
Finish on a small sided game. Each team has a player in the middle box, this player can take part in the game at all times but can only leave the box once they pass out of it, from there encourage them to support the ball.
possible variation:
depending on ability level you can allow the players in the middle to pressure each other or not
allow player to dribble the ball out the box
encourage rotations if you can't get the ball to player in the box then they come out and someone else move in
minimize touches to 1 or 2 touch
encourage team to use middle as diversion they attack from wide
stipulate if they need to release the middle player before scoring or not
progress to free play
EXERCISE 2
Attacking Wall Passes
As before but working on a different combination.
The ball is played into the top player (bottom players movement can initiate this) and set back for a round the corner pass and then the return pass.
possible variations:
- introduce a shot on goal
- add defender and go 2v1 to goal giving the players a decision to make about what combination to use for success
EXERCISE 1
Attacking Wall Passes
exercise 1:
Passing pattern with the ball driven into into the feet of a player who could be a central attacking mid, second striker or a number 10 depending on the formation that you are playing.
this players movement and angle to receive allows them to play a pass around one side of the poll to move and receive on the other.
the ball is played back to the start with a driven pass but this can be replaced by a shot on goal or a 1v1 / 2v1 to goal
