Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Tactical session - Midfield Supporting the attack

11v11 game Midfield Attacking in the final Third

Aim of session:

Improving Relationship between midfield striker and wingers. In terms of movement and support in attacking and transition moments  

Clever movement and link up play from players to move the opposition and create space for attacking in and around the box.  

The Striker to perform movements in the attacking third to create space for goal scoring opportunities

To Understand the passing options available relevant to the opposition

Midfield and Attacking Units to compliment each others movements. 6/8/10 – 7/9/11

#9 movement in the box to score goals is key with #10 providing opposite Movements

Blind side runs & 3rd man runs from midfield

Make sure there is balance in midfield to protect against quick transitions from the opposition.

Setup:

2 x Goalkeepers, 22 players Blue 4-2-3-1 vs White 4-3-3

2 teams Blue & White

Full Pitch

Targets: (Attacking)

Staggered position between FB & Winger

Width & Depth

Quality Of pass - pace, weight and accuracy

Establish possession to get key players 6/8/10 & 9

10 late runs into the box - Blind side runs

6/8 Linking the attack

6 offers defensive support

Individual movement to receive pass, open body shape

Quality cross - Front post/Deep cross/Pull back

Movement in the box to score goals, who, what, when, when?

Position of your team mate? Overlap, underlap, support - triggers for each

Create 1v1 & 2v1 situations in attacking third 

Defensive:

• Narrow and compact 
• Move as the ball moves - both horizontally & vertically
• Good communication 
• have 15 secs to score if the ball is won.