DEVELOPMENT PHASE 2
Playing Through the Lines
3 v 3 with full backs who can't be challenged. The team are trying to work the ball into the other half using the full backs if needed where there is a 3v2
Opposing team have a central player who can block passed making the through the lines pass tougher.
Coaching:
- Move the ball quickly to shift the blocking player and create chances to play forward
- Striker movement needs to be good to give options and play off each other
DEVELOPMENT PHASE 1
Playing Through the Lines
3 v 3 with the aim of transferring the ball from target player to target player. Two central players must touch the ball before transferring. Progress by limiting touches or taking away the option of playing back to the target player that the ball came from.
Coaching:
- Player and ball movement must be quick to combine in the middle, take few touches
- Use bounce pass with end player to commit defenders to the ball and create space forward
- Play forward when it's on but don't force it
INTRO
Playing Through the Lines
Each team of 3 has a ball and is aiming to play it from one target player (using my GKs here) to another.
Progression:
- add a defender trying to win a ball
- limit touches
Coaching:
Look to play forward when possible and adopt an open body position to do so, if not on combine with team mates to create the opportunity
4V4 TRANSITION TO GOAL GAME
2v2 with a player who plays for the team in possession meaning 3v2 in the middle square.
The aim of this breakout game is for the players around the outside to be ready and react quickly when the ball is played. If you are on the side and don't get the ball you need to transition quickly to close space so the now 4 attackers can't quickly play through the lines and go to goal.
Rotation = can rotate the 4 on the outside with the 2v2 players in the middle and keep the middle roaming player in then for as long as you want to work 1 of your players who need to be challenged and work well as a possession player.