Fast Attack

Set Up

• N/A
• 60 X 40 yards
• 4 + 2 GKs
• Footballs, cones, bibs,  mini goals

Objectives

• Improve quick counter attacking in the final third
• Recognise how to exploit attacking overloads
• Improve finishing skills under pressure
  

Details

• 2 goals are placed a both end, mark out a 3x3 grid in the middle of the pitch using 4 cones
• Players (attackers + defenders) work in pairs
• The practice will start with the attacking players passing the ball back and forth, using one touch
• Within the first 5 touches, one of the players will look to take a positive touch towards either goal, which will trigger the attack. They will then attack in the 2v1 situation and look to shoot and score a goal. The defender must look to delay them and stop a shot at goal
• Each attack should only last 7-10 seconds
• A technical ‘lead in’ practice before a wave/pattern/small sided game

Alterations

• Second defender now becomes a recovery defender to make it 2v2

Coaching Points

• Positive mindset to attack quickly
• Reaction speed, decision speed, action speed
• Drawing a defender to get in behind, timing of pass/run
• Finishing skills
  

Ian Dyer

• Vast experience coaching across all levels of the game
• UEFA A Licensed Coach