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Practice 3: 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, ability and number of your players, with a full-sized goal at each end.
HOW TO play
Ensure your focus team includes key players for this topic (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6). Play a normal game – either 11v11 or small-sided, depending on numbers.
Adaptations
If focus players struggle to successfully play out, limit the number of opponents allowed into that team’s half. For example, just two players can press until the focus team makes three passes or progresses past halfway. If successful, focus players can be challenged. Limit them to two touches to encourage them to play quickly, support 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. Play 11 v 11 or a small-sided game, as numbers allow
2. Encourage focus players to play with an open body to enable playing forward quickly
3. Encourage players to take their first touch into space and to support under, alongside and in front of the ball
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