Hockey Session (Under 14s): U14 left side attack

U14 left side attack (15 mins)

Goal: learn to open left side for left forward so midfielder can join

Exercise:

Trainer T (or player) plays soft pass to 1 who controls ball and plays a two touch pass all the way to the corner. Midfielder A has come asking for the ball but doesn't play it (turning inside again), Attacker B collects ball and turns inside with ball (play between cone rows). Midfielder positions himself in circle, Defenders 1 & 2 try to close pass line as they put pressure on B.

Rotation:

1/2 switch, A/B

Variations:

Extra information:

keep A active: he has to make realistic move towards ball.

for 1: make sure run is doable, for 1&2 communicate and close center