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