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Space 70 yds long x 75 yds wide Two forwards and four midfielders with opposing goalkeeper. Zone 30 yds from goal line players not allowed to cross zone line Coach has a supply of balls 70 yds from goal
Description of Exercise
A shadow play exercise to work on shaping the movement of the two forwards. e.g. when the ball is played wide to to 9 or bypass to 10 .
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Purpose of Exercise
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Description of Exercise
Midfield players pass the ball amongst themselves. Forwards move to get open, timing check runs with midfield passes.
Purpose of Exercise
To get forwards to time check to ball Help midfielders make quality passes and recognize running patterns with forwards Teach forwards to combine and score
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Organization
Same as previous, with addition of three defenders to mark midfielders: If defenders win ball, they can counterattack and score into goals.
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Description of Exercise
The four attacking midfielders keep ball until they can find passing windows to forwards between defenders 4 , 7 and .
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Purpose of Exercise
Teach forwards to time checks based on visual cues of when attacking midfielders have passing windows Teach midfielders when to penetrate, proper support angles, and proper pace & spin on entry passes Teach forwards to combine and score Shaping 4 Midfielders and 2 Forwards
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Description of Exercise
Same as before, with one attacking midfielder allowed to enter final third in two situations: - part of a 3-man combination (shown) - penetrate on the dribble
Purpose of Exercise
Teach midfield players where and when to make runs into the final third Teach forwards to rebound ball to midfielders to create scoring opportunities Teach forwards to play against the back line
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Description of Exercise
Six attackers vs. eight defenders Attackers combine with forwards and each other. Defenders counter to small goals.
Purpose of Exercise