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LEVEL 3: Small Sided Game - Playing in the Defending Third This topic can be discussed on the WORLD CLASS COACHING Discussion Forum - click here to go directly to the topic. Organisation Area of Play 70-X50yds Equipment - Two goals, cones, bibs and footballs placed conveniently around pitch Players- 8v8 including keepers (lined up in a 3.2.2 formation) - forwards pushed onto oppositions defenders and midfield 2v2... Start - O midfielder plays ball into forward - coach observes what happens when X team regains possession Progression- Coach makes coaching points in a structured manner then allows more free play to check player progress and understanding. Key Factors Players must be aware and understand, by playing with their heads up when start situations for their team occur. From wide positions: -midfield players must make runs to support the ball and also take screening players away. -forwards must at all times once possession is regained adopt an attacking position from where they can see the ball - their marker - their support player -the goal (seeing the goal might not always be possible) -one foward at least must be in a position to catch out defenders and stop them from being compact as a team - whether in possession or not. Responsibilities of players playing from deep areas: -Can the ball be played early up to central attackers - this will depend of movement of midfield players -Can the ball be played into midfield wide areas and then be supported -GK and defensive unit must be aware of their defensive positions when they are in possession and supporting play Responsibilities of front and midfield players: -Once they receive the ball and are in space, can they react positively? -Once they receive the ball and are pressured, can they maintain possession? -If they receive the ball and are in situations where the risk is acceptable, can they be positive and use creativity? End product - to establish patterns of passing play that will on a regular basis achieve entry into the attacking third. |
