Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): THE ROLE OF THE LEFT AND RIGHT MIDFIELDERS IN A 3-5-2 FORMATION. (Start Time: 2023-03-29 19:00:00)

3-5-2

UNDERSTANDING THE FORMATION.

• 3-5-2 formation requires the wingbacks to assume the role of not only the wide midfielder but also the role of the wide defenders and strikers. 
• To help with this there are 3 centre backs to help the players cover their defensive zones. 
• A wing back requires excellent fitness to get up and down the pitch, be switched on and alert in transition to either attack or defense and be positive to get forward and supply the width for the team in wide areas. 
• Because there are 3 central defender and 3 central midfielders the wing backs will stay a little wider than wide midfielders in a 4 in midfield in the green channel.

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FAST TRANSITION FROM ATTACK TO DEFENCE IN A DYNAMIC GAME 10 V 8 + GK

WHAT I TELL MY PLAYERS TO DO:

1. Blues try to score past the keeper

2. Blacks try and dribble to the red cones. 

3. If blues lose possession they press quickly and try and stop blacks advancing to halfway line or complete 7 passes to get a point.

PRACTICE DESCRIPTION:

Set up as shown in the diagram.

Blues- 3-5-2

Blacks -GK-3-5 

Play starts with Coach passing to a blue defender and they try and build up play and score  past goalie.

Black team try and win the ball and complete 7 passes or dribble past red cones. 

If Blues lose the ball they need to quickly transition from attack to defence, and try and win the ball quickly from new ball carrier.

Blues have to keep their shape.

KEY COCHING POINTS:

1. Wide wingers have to work hard up and down the channels to support either the defence, mid amd strikers

2. Players should make coordinated movements and keep shape.

3. Move the ball quickly.

4. Receive with back foot.

5. Play with head up

6. Spatial awareness and quality decision making. 

Progression- play SSG and normal rules apply.