Speed of Play

Set Up

• N/A
• 20 X 20 yards
• 4 v 4 or 5 v 5
• Footballs, cones, bibs

Objectives

• Improve combination play in tight areas.
• Recognise when to change the tempo in possession.
• Playing out of high press.
  

Details

• The team in possession tries to make 3 consecutive passes in any one grid to score a goal.
• If there is a turnover, the other team tries to do the same

Alterations

• Change the number of passes needed to score
• Overload/underload the attacking team
• Add a mini goal in each quarter, teams must now make 3 consecutive passes in any one grid then switch the ball to score in another mini goal.
  

Coaching Points

• Angle, distance and timing of support.
• When to play quick, when to stay on ball to draw an opponent out.
• Speed of transition on turnover (counter press)
  

Ian Dyer

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