Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Wave Game passing topic - breaking lines (attacking principles)

Screen 2 (25 mins)

As soon as the blue player has had a shot on goal. Two red team players enter the pitch, one player from either side of the goal. One red team player dribbles in with the ball, making a 2v1 situation. The blue player, who previously was attacking, now becomes the defender.

Red team to make advantage of the overload, drawing the defending player in and passing to his teammate to attempt a shot at goal within 10 - 15 seconds.

principle of play - breaking the lines with passing

utilise the 2v1 overload

draw the defender in before passing (timing and weight are important)

Screen 4 (25 mins)

As soon as the red player has had a shot on goal. Two more red team players enter the pitch, one player from either side of the goal. One of the red team dribbles in with the ball, making a 4v3 situation. The red team, who previously was attacking, now becomes the defenders.

Blue team to make advantage of the overload and attempt a shot at goal within 15 seconds.

principle of play - breaking the lines with passing

utilise the 4v3 overload

draw the defenders in before passing (timing and weight are important)

options on both sides of the attack to draw the defender and then pass. we can play through or around here.

Can we use a diamond shape to give us width and depth in the attack to with the 'striker' being the tip of the diamond.

attackers using width in attack to try and draw the defensive team out of position.

games continue until players are all utilised. once all utilised, reset the field with all players behind the goals. opposite team to restart in the 1v0 situation.