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Practice 2: Build from the back
A session to develop the defensive and midfield units’ ability to play out in their own half. Use this session as a standalone activity, or combine it with two progressions to create a full session.
WHY USE IT
This session develops the defensive and midfield units’ ability to build up play within their own defensive half.
Set-up
Mark out an area relative to the age and ability of your players. Place three mini goals at one end and a full-size goal at the other. Play 6v5 in favour of the focus team (including a goalkeeper) or include a number 8 in your focus team if numbers allow.
HOW TO play
Your focus players (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #8) attack the three mini goals. They gain a point for scoring or making five consecutive passes. The opposition gains a point for scoring in the full-size goal.
Adaptations
You can change the size of the playing area to make it easier or more challenging for the focus team, depending on their level of success.
Focus players could be further challenged by being limited to two touches, to encourage them to play quickly, support the play early, communicate effectively, scan and take a positive first touch into space.
COACHING POINTS
- Body shape to receive – open hips
- First touch – into space
- Shape and communication – Ensure players are supporting in front, alongside and underneath the ball
1. Put focus players (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #8) on the same team
2. Focus team attack three mini-goals, opposition attack main goal
3. Focus team earn a point by scoring in a mini goal or by making five consecutive passes
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