Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Attacking Play.

Attacking Play.

Method:

Set up as shown. (pitch size can vary).

Area 70x50 yards. 8v8 as example.

Both teams to play using 3-2-2 formation.

No corners but offsides applies.

The Team Attacking starts by playing out from the Goalkeeper.

The attacking team must look to make the pitch big to create spaces that can be used when attacking.

Defending team are to be conditioned to work the ball up the pitch as quickly as possible, either to attempt a shot at goal or from the goalkeeper zone recycle back using long ball to own goalkeepers hands.

Then new phase starts again.

Play starts with the goalkeepers playing out of their area to a teammate.

Players can drop into the goalkeepers area to receive unopposed.

Coaching Points:

Dispersal - Long and wide.

Support play - Around you and in front.

Quality of pass to exploit the space. (behind, to feet, to space).

Quick on regaining possession.

Communication - verbal and non verbal.