Develop attacking decision making and communication.
Keeping the ball under pressure.
Details
Team in possession try to retain the ball, once the underloaded team win the ball they must then play the ball and transition to their target player and opposite box to create a numbers up situation
Players then transition into opposite square to keep the ball, with one player remaining in the box they have just vacated
Alterations
Regression
Increase size of the boxes
Progression
Play 4 v 2
Limit touches
Award goals for every transition / every transition when keeping the ball for 3 passes
Coaching Points
Excellent passing and receiving
Speed of transition when regaining possession - weight of pass, speed and angles of approach to keep the ball
Keeping the ball under pressure - shielding if you have to
Meet the Expert
Tony Mee
Academy Coach
UEFA A Licensed Coach
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