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Combinations to Goal, #2

Combinations to Goal, #2

Thursday, November 16th, 2023

Combination Shuttle, Part 4

Player 1 passes up to Player 2 and runs to the cone opposite Player 2. Player 2 turns, passes to Player 3, and then sets a wall. Player 3 wall passes with Player 2, plays up to Player 1, and makes the run to the opposite side. Player 1 turns and passes to Player 4.  

Focus Points: 
 
  • Before a player receives, tells him “Turn” or “Man on”  
  • The wall pass is two short passes made directly to the feet.  
  • The receiver the initiates combo by calling for the ball.

4v2, Blind Side Start

A midfielder (Player 1) plays the ball into the box to Player 3 (or Player 4). Play continues 4v2 from there. If the defenders win the ball, they can score in the two small goals. The sevice alternates from both midfielders.  

Focus Points: 
 
  • Get the defender to follow you, then break away.
  • Make two or three runs to get open.
  • After making a back pass, step out and show yourself.

4v3 into 3v2

Teams play 4v3 in the midfield zone and 2v2 in the attacking zone. Play begins in the midfield zone and when the ball is played into the attacking zone, an attacker crosses over to create a 3v2. On turnovers, defenders can score on the small goals set out on the flanks.

Focus Points: 
 

  • Play in a one and two touch rhythm as a team.

  • Time the runs in order to create space.

  • Do not slow down the attack with extra touches.

3v2 into 4v2 Game

Teams play 3v2 in the midfield zone and 2v2 in the attacking zone. Two attackers play in flank zones. When the ball is played in, an attacker can cross over. The ball must go into a flank zone before scoring. Defenders score on the small goals.

Focus Points: 
 

  • Play in a one and two touch rhythm.

  • Time the runs correctly in order to finish crosses.

  • Look for first time finishes on goal.

5v5, Quick Games

Teams play 5v5 games to two goals with a five minute time limit. Free play, no stops for coaching. Play is re-started by the GKs. In the event of a tie, the coach can decide to let the defending champs stay on or go off or determine the winner with a crossbar challenge.

Focus Points: 
 

  • No stoppages for coaching during play.