Organization:
Area: 30y x 18y, with two large goals.
Play a 4v4 game, goalkeeper plus 3 field players. When the ball goes out of bounds, dribble or pass the ball back in. In ball possession, play in a diamond formation and use the goalkeeper as an extra field player.
Game: Keep track of the score.
Focus Points
- In ball possession get into a large diamond shape.
- Building up, find the extra player and space.
Technical:
- Passing and receiving skills.
- Dribbling and running with the ball.
- Turning and shielding the ball.
- 1v1 skills, attacking and defending.
- Shooting, scoring.
Attacking:
Goal: Build up, create scoring chances and score goals.
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Make the field large and create space in depth and width.
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Look to play the ball deep; go forward.
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Keep ball possession
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Maintain a good team shape / formation
Defending:
Goal: Disrupt the buildup, win the ball back, avoid goals against.
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The whole team makes the field small by moving towards the ball (High Pressure).
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Pressure the player on the ball.
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Mark tight in the area of the ball.
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Positional or zonal marking further away from the ball.
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Stay active as long as possible. Back pressure)
Transition Attacking to Defending:
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Win ball back as quickly as possible - 5 Second Rule.
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Protect your own goal quickly.
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Be organized defensively while attacking.
Transition Defending to Attacking:
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Quick goal-oriented action. Try to create a scoring chance as quickly as possible -10 Second Rule.
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Explode and connect the first pass after winning the ball. Reaction.
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While the other team is in ball possession, certain players should anticipate the possibility of a turnover and to ATTACK.