Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Striker movement in a 4-4-2

Component 1 option 2

Set Up:Field size full width just over half,balls,cones,2 pole markers,4 mannequins,16 players

Instructions:Ball played from fullback into central mid who plays into second striker, run across c.b, first striker comes short and runs underneath for lay off, option to go at goal or play in supporting runs,play from both sides,after a few runs bring in defenders

Coaching Points:Queues to check away and come back to receive,receiving body shape,timing of runs,disguise of first striker,timing direction and weight of pass,stay connected with follow up runs.When defenders are active play whats on if cb doesnt come with first striker play him,who looks to turn and play in second striker, supporting runs or go at goal.

Key factors:Attacking Principals

Dispersal,mobility, support/depth,penetration,individualism,surprise.

Phase of play

Set Up:Full width field just over half,balls,1 full size net,2 target nets,4 pole markers,16 players 8v8 blue set up 2-3-2,red set up 2-4-2

Instructions:reds attacking large goal,blues trying to score in target nets,must be inside pole marker,all restarts from either pole marker with reds.

Coaching Points:Queues to check away and come back to receive,receiving body shape,timing of runs,disguise of first striker,timing direction and weight of pass,stay switched on for third man runs,emphasise the movement from component 1 option 1 and 2

What ifs:the first striker doesnt pull a defender hold and turn ,second striker fills in the space,options to play in second striker ,third man running or go at defender 1v1 or have a strike at goal.

Dont force options play whats on it will come naturally.

Key factors:Attacking Principals

Dispersal,mobility, support/depth,penetration,individualism,surprise.