Soccer Drills Coach Pass Selection 8vs8

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Coach Pass Selection 8vs8

Wednesday, 26 January 2011 00:00 Written by Administrator Drill Objective(s) 1) 2) * * * * * Coach a team in their options when passing the ball. Coach a team on how to maintain possession. Drill No: Age: No Players: Difficulty: Area/Time: SSG34 14-Adult 16 Medium/Hard 2/3 Field (50x70) (25mins)

Diagram 1 - Passing Options

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ORGANISATION: Mark out 2/3 of a full size pitch (50x70yrds). Start position is SP1 in the centre circle (this can be varied). The teams play in specific formations. The defending team = 3-2-2 (Team being coached). The attacking team = 3-2-2 which is the team being coached. * * * 7 attackers (Yellow) 7 defenders (Red) 2 goalkeepers (Green)

INSTRUCTIONS: * D1 attempts to hit a pass through to D2 (left back) on a overlap down the flank which is cut out by A1. A1 now in space has time to look up and access their options on pass selection: 1) Pass through or over behind the striker(s) into space for them to run onto.

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A2) pass into the farthest player forward into their feet. A3) pass into another player in an advanced position. A4) pass to a wide player. This may require a switch of play. A5) pass backwards in order to maintain possession and rebuild. SCORING: 2 teams compete and attempt to score in the opponents goal. KEY COACHING POINTS: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Discuss the thought process from far to near when selecting a pass. Supporting players need to be infront, to the side and behind to provide options. Eyes/Head up to see opportunities. If you cant go forward, go sideways, if not sideways go back. Discuss playing into play makers if that is a tactic. Discuss the runs of the front players (i.e. Diagonal, checking, etc).

PROGRESSIONS: 1) Perform on both side of the field (switch sides) with a new starting point. VARIATIONS 1) Play 3 touch in defensive half to force more passing. 2) Play 2 touch in defensive half to force more passing. NOTES AND OBSERVATIONS: Monitor that the player look up and have a clear thought process, Watch that they dont just pass to the first player they see. Also that there is a fair risk balance in the pass they select so they dont give the ball away to easily, or conversely they never play forward and mis opportunities. Diagrams were generated using EasyGraphics. Share Twitter .cpr a{color:#d6d6d6; font-size:8px;} SocButtons plugin Last Updated on Friday, 29 April 2011 21:59

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