Coaching The Global Game

JANUARY 2014, ISSUE 1
COACHING THE GLOBAL GAME

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GUEST SESSIONS
With Coaches from around
the world!
THE MODERN STRIKER

In depth look at the role of a
#9 Striker
INTERVIEW
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THE COACHING FAMILY
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ACTIVE START (AGES 0-6)

Coach: Lloyd Owers
Age Group: U6
Session: Dribbling
Duration: 20 Minutes
Lloyd is an FA Skills Coach for the English FA, working with 5-11 year children in schools, youth teams and skill centres.
His previous coaching experience was at Colchester United Community Sports trust working with children of all ages and
ability from the grassroots to the boys advanced coaching program as well as the girls Centre of Excellence. Follow Lloyd
on Twitter: @LloydOwers
Dribbling
Organization:
3 Teams (4 if needed), 1 ball per player and 4 squares with gates placed around the outside as well as
linking the squares. Players dribble through the gates into new squares. They can either go through an
inside gate and into the next square, or, an outside gate to go to another square. Players can only
enter and exit squares through the gates.
Individual Challenges:
Can you think of different ways to get through a gate? (using different parts of the feet/skills/turns)
Can you think of how to go through a gate and get to the next square quickly?
Team Challenges:
Add up each player in your teams score (1 pt through gates). Guided discovery with players trying to
figure out how to beat their previous score.
Progression: 1 Team Defends

Organization:
Defending team can decide how they would like to defend. Teach skill/turn for the players to try
when in the squares and against a defender.
Individual Challenges:
Refer to the previous challenges. Can you think of a way to beat a player? Can you think of when to go
through gates?
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FUNdamentals (AGES 6-8)

Coach: Mark Cristante
Age Group: U7/8s
Session: Dribbling
Mark has over 11 years of professional coaching experience. Hes been a District TD as well as District Head Coach. Since
2009, hes worked with Innisfil Soccer Club in a dual role as the Club Head Coach and TD. He holds many coaching
certifications and diplomas including the USSF B License as well as the NSCAA Adv. National Diploma. Mark considers
himself a life long learner and a student of the game! Follow him on Twitter: @CoachSkills
Colour Tag Game

Area: 20x20
Organization:
Players split into two teams, and 4 small goals (Safety Zones). When the coach calls Yellow Attack,
Yellow players leave their ball and try to tag as many Pink players as possible. Pink players must try
and dribble into any one of the safety zones (where they cannot be tagged). Players who make it into
safety zone receive a point.
Coaching Points: Head up, Change direction, Change speed
Change of DirectionBall Mastery

Area: 10x5 Channels
Organization:
Two players in a grid. Coach demonstrates the first move. Player dribbles to the end cone and
performs the move demonstrated by the coach. Players alternate turns. Different moves that can be
used: Outside cut, inside cut, Cruyff turn, roll back, step-on.
Progressions: Have partner act as a shadow while the dribbler performs the moves (limited
pressure)
Coaching Points: Cut, Turn and accelerate away with the ball, Use your body to sell the move
1v1 Change of Direction

Area: Set up area as you feel appropriate
Organization:
Pink plays the ball to Yellow and then closes down the Yellow player (now with the ball). The attacker
can look to score on either goal. After a goal is scored both players race to the opposite goal and
touch one of the cones.
Progression: Have players perform a different physical activity once a goal is scored (ie. Hopping)
Coaching Points: Change of direction, Acceleration, Fakes, Feints, Shielding, Keep ball close, Explode
with ball
Small Sided GameDribbling

Area: Set up area as you feel appropriate
Organization:
Play 3v3 or 4v4 depending on numbers. Players get a goal every time they execute a change of
direction with a move or if they score one regular goal. They can score on either goal.
Progression: Make the game directional
Coaching Points: Encourage creativity, Freedom to attack defenders, Guide them to make the
correct decisions, Show them how technique can help them
LEARN TO TRAIN (AGES 9-12)

Coach: Bobby Puppione
Age Group: U10/U11s
Session: Transition (Attacking and
Defending Numbers Up/Down)
Duration: 75-90 Minutes
Bobby is the CUP Boys and Girls Youth Director of Coaching and has worked at Cincy United for the past 5 years in the DOC
role. He is a talented coach who at the age of 30 already holds a USSF A License, NSCAA Premier Diploma, US National
Youth License, NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma and the NSCAA National GK Diploma. Bobby is also a part of the Ohio
South and Region 2 ODP Staff. Follow him on Twitter @Bobbypup
Technical Work with the Ball: Passing/Dribbling Pattern (2 Balls at a time)

Area: 30x30
Organization:
1) A dribbles towards mannequin, (2) B checks to combine with A, (3) A plays to B, (4) B plays back to
A who has made a run around the mannequin (5), (6) A receive the ball and plays to C, (7) C receives
in direction of next pass and plays a firm ball over distance to G, (8) C follows the pass. Both sides
should be going at the same time (A and D start at the same time).
Progressions: (1) Overlap instead of wall pass between A and B; (2) A and C can play short-shortlong to G
Coaching Points: Technique of passing/receiving/dribbling, Body shape when receiving, Using
correct foot, Communication, Movement
1v1 Transition to Big Goals

Area: 30x20
Organization:
Player dribbles (Yellow) and tries to beat defender (Red) to score a goal. Defender looks to win ball
and counter to the other goal. Once the ball is shot, a new attacker from the defenders team enters
and goes to goal. Shooter from other team becomes the defender.
Progressions: (1) Must make a move before going to goal; (2) allow rebounds before transitions;
(3) Can use the GK
Coaching Points: (Attacking) Quickly transition and go to goal, Use moves/speed to beat defender,
Quality finish, Transition to defend. (Defending) Recovery run, Get in between the dribbler and the
goal, Force away from goal, Win tackle/block shot, Counter to attack
2v2 / 2v1 Transition to Big Goals with GKsShooter has to Touch

Area: 30x20
Organization:
Transition on any shot (no rebounds). Cannot play back to the GK. When the ball is shot, two new
players come out with the ball to transition. The player who shot the ball must touch the goal post of
the net they were attacking before coming back to defendcreating a 2v1 for the new attacking
team.
Progressions: (1) Allow rebounds before transition; (2) Can use GK; (3) Progress 3v3/3v2 Transition;
(4) Two new attackers must overlap before going to goal
Coaching Points: (Attacking) Quick transitions, Go to goal, Killer instinct, Combination play, Quality
of finish, Movement. (Defending) Delay, Take away options, Recovery run, Make field small
Final Game: 5v5 / 6v6 to Big Goals

Area: 55x35
Organization:
5 Outfield players and a GK per team.
Coaching Points: Observe how each team transitions when the ball is lost or the ball is won
LEARN TO TRAIN (AGES 9-12)

Coach: Paddy Hartnett
Age Group: U8s-U12s
Session: Dribbling
Paddy has coached younger ages in Limerick for the past 13 years working with different clubs to develop the structure and more
importantly player development with underage teams. He has worked with the FAI with their emerging talent program and also
with Limerick FC. Additionally he worked with Coerver Coaching as a player development coach. To date he has acquired 26
different coaching certifications including his Youth Certificate and Degree in Sports Psychology. Make sure to follow him on
Twitter: @PaddyHartnett77
Warm Up: Speed, Agility & Quickness (SAQ)
Attacking 2v1
End Zone Dribbling
Organization:
Players sprint in sequence through the slalom of
markers. Once they reach the end line the next player
begins. Continuous for 30-60 seconds.
Organization:
Set up area as shown. A defender starts with the ball and
passes to either attacker to create a 2v1 scenario. The
attackers attempt to dribble past the defender and score
into the opposition goal. If the defender wins the ball,
they can score into either of the two corner goals.
Organization:
This 4v4 game-related practice is set out to encourage
players to play in a basic diamond (1-2-1) team shape. A
point is scored when a player successfully dribbles the
ball under control into the opposition end zone. The
coach should allow players to have the freedom to
express themselves and encourage creative skills, tricks
and movements in 1v1 situation.
Progressions: (1) Introduce use of a soccer ball; (2)

Perform a figure eight between two sets.
Progressions: (1) Attackers have set time limit to score

(for example 10 seconds); (2) Attackers must be in the
final third to score; (3) Vary type of pass (for example
inside, outside, driven, curved)
Principle Focus: Exploiting 1v1 situations and creative

dribbling in wide areas
Finish with a 5v5 small-sided conditioned game.
TRAIN TO TRAIN (AGES 12-16)

Coach: Taff Rahman
Age Group: U13+
Session: Forward Passing and Beating the Block
Taff is an UEFA A License Coach and holds a BA (Hons) in Sport Science and Coaching. He is a former professional
player who played at Arsenal FC within the youth and reserve team before going on to play at various other lower
league / semi-professional clubs. He coached at the Arsenal Academy for over six years with the 9-14s age group.
He has spent the last year delivering coaching education around the world for national governing bodies and clubs.
He is set to start coaching with a top Premier League Academy team in December 2013. You can learn more about
Taff on his website at www.TaffRahman.com or through Twitter @TaffRahman
Technical Work: Passing and Receiving
Organization:
Set up as shown. Adjust the space according to your players ability and not age.
Progressions: (1) Pass and stay; (2) Do left foot and right foot; (3) Let players decide what pass to
play as shown on picture; (4) Add combinations
Coaching Points: (Passing) Accuracy, Weight, On the floor, Safe side or in front, Disguise (Receiving)
Check and confirm / look forward (eye contact), Body preparation, Timing of movement synced with
all above, Receive on the move (forward touch)
2v2+2
Organization:
Set up as shown. Adjust the space according to your players ability and not age. Yellows play for the
team with the ball. Condition Yellows with the number of touches as session develops One team tries
to stop other from breaking line and playing forward. 3 minute rounds.
Progressions: Add competition / goal when you get from one end to the other or 1 touch forward
combination play
Coaching Points: All passing (forward when its one) and receiving as mentioned in first activity,
Receiving to break lines, Being effective and efficient (1-2 touch), Players in the middle quick
combination link, Movement, Communication, Imagination and Creativity
6v6 in Two Blocks of 3v3 and 3v3

Organization:
Set up as shown. Adjust the space according to players ability and not age. Yellows defend the line,
while Greens beat the block by finding forward players through gaps. Play to goal. If Yellows gain
possession of the ball they can counter to score. 3 minute rounds.
Progressions: Condition number of touches as session develops; Add competition element; Allow
the first line defending team to come off the line and press, while the second line remains on the line;
Further into session let both lines press in their designated areas while keeping in mind they are still
trying to prevent forward passes
Coaching Points: All passing and receiving points as mentioned previously, Receiving to break lines,
being effective and efficient (1-2 touch), Quick combination link to play, Movement, Communication,
Imagination, Creativity, and Goals!
6v6+2
Organization:
Set up as shown. Adjust the space according to your players ability and not age. Yellows defend (no
blocking line / play off side!), while Greens beat the block by finding forward players through gaps. If
Green score the GK throws the ball back to them and they start play from the back. If defending team
scores in small goal, its worth two points.
Progressions: Condition number of touches; Add or remove floaters on the outside
Coaching Points: All passing and receiving points as mentioned previously, Receiving to break lines,
being effective and efficient (1-2 touch), Quick combination link to play, Movement, Communication,
Imagination, Creativity and Goals!
TRAIN TO COMPETE (AGES 16+)

Coach: RickyMasterCoach
Age Group: U16+
Session: Improve the Midfielders Decision
Making Under Pressure
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downloadable session plans, tactical game analysis and coach/player interviews. RickyMasterCoach has completed his BA
(Hons) in Sport and Fitness Studies and has also NSCAA Master Coach Diploma, NSCAA Premier Diploma, USSF A License
and USSF Youth License. You can follow RickyMasterCoach on Twitter @RickMasterCoach
Exercise #14v2
Area: 15x15 grid x 2
Organization:
Objective: Play under pressure in tight environments. 5 passes = 1 goal. If the Red team wins the ball,
they play back into their own grid. The first pass is always free.
Coaching Points: Creating angles and passing options, Quality passing and control, Draw players in,
Calm under pressure, Body position when receiving the ball
5v5 in Middle Zone

Organization:
5v5 in the middle zone of the field, use one neutral player if needed. After a team has made 2 passes
they look to play a ball into the final third for an attacking player to get onto.
Progressions: Same rules apply, but this time 2 attackers and 1 defender make the final third, but
the attackers can only score with a one-touch finish
Coaching Points: Forward thinking runs (blindside runs etc), Weight of pass, Variety of passes
(curved, long, short), Awareness of space, Check shoulder before receiving or passing
6v6 (with neutral player if needed)

Organization:
Improve ball movement in tight areas, 6v6 in playing area with 1 neutral player if needed. Players are
only allowed to play 1-touch passes inside the grid located in the center of the field. If players make
more than 1-touch, the ball is given to the other team.
Note: Coach should also use the off-line to keep the game honest
Coaching Points: Check to the ball must be dynamic and have a change of speed, Players must
attempt to find pockets of space and seams, Rotation and movement between players is key,
Awareness of runs that create space for other, Unbalancing runs to receive the ball, Awareness of
space before receiving the ball
Game 8v8 (1-4-1-2)

Organization:
Encourage the players to play from the GK. Key areas to discuss before the game: (1) Encourage width
from full-backs, (2) Holding MF links play, (3) Two attacking MF look for seams.
Note: Coach should also use off-line to keep the game honest
Coaching Points: Always look to receive passes where a player can turn and penetrate immediately,
Always looking to play passes that get attackers in behind defenses, If a player cant penetrate or play
killer passes they must keep possession, Awareness of runs that create space for others, Check to the
ball must be dynamic and have a change of speed
TRAIN TO COMPETE (AGES 16+)

Coach: Ryan Moore
Age Group: U16 and Above
Session: Improving Width in Attack in
4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1
4-3-3
Ryan Moore is the Director of Coaching for Skyline Soccer Association in Denver, Colorado as well as on staff for Coerver
Colorado and Colorado State ODP. Coach Moore also has a website dedicated to sharing activities from fellow coaches and
himself www.ryanmooresoccer.com . You can find him on Facebook at Ryan Moore Soccer or follow him on Twitter:
@RyanMooreSoccer
4-2-3-1
Stage 1: Attacking Patterns

In this stage, I will set the expectations of the type of movement I am looking for from the 7/11
positions, the timing of runs, the type of ball most appropriate from each run from 7/11, and the type
of run from the 3/2 position to best match each from run the 7/11 positions.
Set up the activity as shown.
There are 3 progressions to this exercise. In all progressions, both sides of the activity are going
simultaneously. The progressions are listed by the type of 7/11 run, type of pass from central player,
and the type of run 3/2 to match.
Away, Driven, Support
Check, Floor, Support
Backdoor, Through, Support
Organization:
A passes to B, C goes away to create space, B makes a
driven pass to C, C dribbles to goal and shoots
Organization:
A passes to B, C goes away to create space then checks
back to B, B passes on the floor to C, C dribbles to goal
and shoots
Organization:
A passes to B, C goes away to create space then checks
back to B, then makes a peeling backdoor run, B passes
through ball to C, C shoots
Rotation: A > B > C > D > E > F
Progression: C must pass to A overlap run before going

to goal and scoring. C must make room for A by taking
their first touch inside. Demand C to add deception to
overlap pass
Progression: Challenge Bs through pass to be correctly

weighted to set-up a one touch shot on players strong
foot (strong weight of pass for outside foot shot/soft
weight pass for inside foot shot)
Coaching Points: Timing of runs (visual cues), Type of

pass (technique and technical speed), Type of runs
(visual cues), Passing to proper foot


Progression: C must pass to A who is making a
supporting run and must receive the ball back from A
before going to goal and scoring
Stage 2: 4 v 4 Small-Sided Game

In this stage, I will have players apply Stage 1 coaching
points into a small sided activity. This type of
environment allows me to check for understanding with
plenty of repetitions for players.
Part 1:
Deep attackers pass back and forth looking for a pass to enter playing area, two forward attackers look to create
space to receive an entry pass, one of the three defenders is restricted to moving only along offside line until a
pass enters playing area
Part 2:
Set-Up: 40 x 40 area, 1 Large goal; 2 small goals; Offside Once deep attackers make entry pass, they join the play; defender who was restricted to offside line is now free
line; 4 attackers; 3 defenders and a goalkeeper.
to play
Activity: This activity can be broken into 3 parts of play. Part 3:
Once the players feel comfortable, play should be quick Play continues until a goal is scored by either team, GK gets possession of the ball, or ball exits play
and players should be able to get lots of repetitions in a
short space of time.
Coaching Points: Create space to receive entry pass, Pick out correct pass (try to find 1v1), Execute the correct
type of entry pass, Attack width quickly, Choose/execute the correct run to support/overlap, Visual cues to
switch point of attack (SPOA), One attacker should stay back to prevent counter
Stage 3: 8v8 Game

In this stage I will have the players apply the coaching points from Stage 1 and Stage 2 to an expanded
small sided game. This type of environment provides players with a better sense of a game
application of the coaching points while still providing players with more repetitions than a full 11v11
game (note adjusted rules to help promote more repetitions).
Set-Up:
Two-Thirds of the field; 2 large goals; 8 attackers (with GK) set up in a 3-3-1 formation; 8 defenders
(with GK) set up in 4-2-1 formation.
Activity:
Players play 8v8 to large goals without goal kicks, corners or free kicksthey are restarted from the
hands of the attacking goalkeeper.
Coaching Points: Create space on the width (2/3/7/11), When to attack width, Attack width quickly,
Choose/execute the correct run to support/overlap based on wide pass/run, Visual cues to switch
point of attack (SPOA)
4-3-3 vs. 4-4-2
Stage 4: 11 v 11 Game
In this stage, I will have players apply all coaching points to a game-like environment.
Set-Up: Full field scrimmage, 11 attackers (with GK) set up in a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1, 11 defenders (with
GK) set up in 4-4-2. Please note, if this is a team that I am preparing for a specific match, I would try to
set up the defending team to the formation I believe the opponent will play.
Activity: Players play 11v11 to large goals with all rules of the game in play.
Review All Coaching Points!
GOALKEEPERS
Coach: Shaun Green
Age Group: U10+
Session: Dealing with Back Passes
Shaun is currently the Nottingham Forest Ladies Goalkeeping coach. Shaun is a very accomplished
coach who has an excellent reputation for developing talented goalkeepers. You can follow him on
Twitter: @CompleteKeeper
Working on Inside Foot Passing

Organization:
4-6 Step Goal depending on the age of the Goalkeepers working with.
Play passes to one another using the inside of both feet.
Progressions: (1) Play any number of touches then pass; (2) Play two touch1 to control and 1 to
pass; (3) Play one touch
Coaching Points: Body position and shape, Ball Control, Accuracy of the Pass, Pace of the Pass
Receiving a Back Pass

Organization:
Move down the line, into line, play back pass back to server (5 steps away)
Move into line then down the line to server 1. Adjust body position set and play back pass back to
server 1. Then move across the line and down the line of server 2 and repeat. Move between each
server looking for x10 passes with each server.
Progressions: (1) As many touches needed to control and pass back to server; (2) Limited touches
2-3; (3) Progress to one touch
Coaching Points: Body position and shape, Ball control, Accuracy of the pass, Pace of the pass
Receiving Back Passes Across The Body

Organization:
Receive pass from server 1. Control the ball and move across your body and player to service 2. Move
back to server 1 and repeat 10 times. Important to work both sides.
Progressions: (1) As many touches as needed to control and pass; (2) Limited touches 2-3; (3) Server
chases pass to add pressure of being closed down
Coaching Points: Body position and shape, Ball control, Accuracy of the pass, Pace of the pass
Game Situation 7v7

Organization:
Yellow team shooting from left to right.
Start with yellow right back being pressed and passes the ball back to GK. (Goalkeeper to start in the
middle and then move into line for the back pass). Play live on the defenders back pass.
Once the pass has been made to the Goalkeeper the game is live. (Yellow team can press the
Goalkeeper, adjust forward start position to make realistic and allow for back passes to be made)
Progressions: (1) Allow the Goalkeeper more time with the ball, Yellow not to press at first; (2)
Allow pressing; (3) Allow the Goalkeeper less time (Yellow starts closer); (4) Change start position
(Left, Right, Central)
Coaching Points: Communicate where you want the back pass (point with hands or tell them),
Move into live and down the line, Body position and shape, Ball control, Accuracy of the pass, Pace of
the pass
GOALKEEPERS
Coach: Rob Parker
Age Group: U12+
Session: Crossing / High Balls
Rob has coached at the collegiate level for 16 years and training goalkeepers for 20 years. Starting at the age of 19 Rob
joined the Towson Womens Soccer Coaching Staff and had great success. He is actively coaching with several clubs in the
Capital Region and has also served as a mentor of the Eastern NY ODP staff. He is a contributor to keeperstop.com writing
articles on goalkeeper development as well as working as a clinician for several coaching clinic and courses. Parker has also
contributed to several coaching educational resources, sharing lesson plans and blogs with goalkeepers from around the
world. You can follow him on Twitter: @goaliecoach00
Receiving Cross around Cones
Quick Movement Before Receiving a Cross
2 Goals / 2 Crossers
Organization:
Server starts with a number of balls. Goalkeeper and a
number of cones that form a hook around the top of the
6 yard box.
Organization:
Goalmouth with 4 coaching sticks set up around and
between the 6 yard box and the pk spot. Each coaching
stick is given a number by the server.
Server players ball towards the far post in the air. Keeper
back tracks across goalmouth behind the set of angled
cones to collect the ball. Keeper returns the ball back to
the server and returns to the start point. Server repeats
service.
Keeper starting point based on where the server has

positioned themselves. The server calls out a number
that corresponds with a coaching stick. The keeper
moves quickly to touch that stick and back into position
to receive the cross. Server cannot strike the ball until
keeper has touched the coaching stick.
Organization:
2 Goals at 90 degree angles from one another. Must
have a number of balls to keep activity going. Keeper
starts in center of work space facing the first server. The
keeper reads the flight of ball, and collects using proper
technique. He/she distributes the ball to the other
server, who then repeats the drill from opposite side.
Coaching Points: Footwork to get around cones and to

the ball, Decisions on how to best collect the ball, Soft
hands, Focused on the ball
Coaching Points: Proper footwork, Movement to the

ball, Decision making, Correct ball handling technique
Progression: Second server acts as a target player/

runner for the service and applied pressure to the
keeper to make a decision and either collect or react to
shot.
Coaching Points: Footwork to get in line with the
service, Soft hands behind the ball using W or
Diamond technique, Use of body and legs for
protection, Decision-making and communication once
keeper makes the decision to collect the ball or call for a
teammate to clear it.
Crossing from Wide Areas

Organization:
Full width of the field, balls with keepers in both goals. Cones mark the width of the fields into thirds.
One Goalkeeper plays out to a server who is positioned wide between the sidelines and the grid line.
Server receives the ball, takes a couple of touches and then serves ball to opposite keeper who
collects ball and distributes it either to server that just crossed the ball or to the other server across
the field. Continue with varied services from servers and varied distribution from the keepers.
Coaching Points: Read flight path of the ball, Proper footwork to position keeper into flight of ball,
Collect the ball with proper technique
Small Sided Game: 5v5 or 6v6 with 2 Neutral Players

Organization:
Play begins with the keeper who distributes to a teammate. Teammate can play in the central area or
they can pass the ball wide to a target player at anytime. The target player, with a maximum of 3
touches looks to serve ball into the team who they received the ball from to finish on goal. Regular
soccer rules in the central area, but players inside the grid cannot enter the wide areas.
Progressions: (1) Add a player from each team into the wide area and withdraw the target players.
Opponents cannot oppose each other in the wide areas and then progress to 1v1 situations on the
flank as well. Once players pass the ball into a teammate in the wide areas they can follow their pass
taking the place of the wide target players spot and the initial wide target now joins their teammates
in the center of the field after they have crossed the ball
Coaching Points: Keeper communicated and organizes backs to coordinate with offensive runners,
Identify type of service (in-swinger vs. out-swinger; lofted vs. driven), Clear, Loud decision (Keeper or
Away), Once keeper makes decision they must stick with their decision and follow through with it,
Collect ball at its highest point possible, Once received - cover up and protect the ball
THE #9MODERN STRIKER

In this monthly look at players roles and responsibilities we focus on the central striker. As football systems have developed over the last 20 years, a strikers role is
now so much more than just scoring goals. Consider the modern game and the modern strikers, there are clearly many different types of strikers. All different shapes
and sizes, bringing with them different qualities The strength and power of a player like Romelu Lukaku, the ability to beat a player 1v1 like Luis Suarez and the clinical
finishing of Robin Van Persie for example. The striker has become a chameleon of football; target man, speedster, goal scorer, dribbler, dropping deep, going long,
rotating. A striker is now asked to play a variety of roles over 90 minutes of football.
This is not a definitive list, but it should give you a good introduction to the qualities of a striker. For every point consider:
The technical, tactical, physical, psychological and social demands on the player
A professional player who does this well
What you want your player to do in your sessions and in your game
SHOW AND SUPPORT FOR THE BALL: TO FEET, IN BETWEEN OR BEYOND
A striker has to be relentless in search for possession of the ball, he/she must seek gaps of space beyond, between and in
front of defenders and support his midfielders and defenders when they have possession of the ball.
SET UP AND LINK THE MIDFIELD AND WINGER WITH CREATIVE COMBINATION PLAY
Once the striker has secured possession he/she is looking to score, if they cant they must try and link the offensive minded
players together, to start an attack. Depending on the formation and approach, wingers, striking partners or midfielders will
be joining the attack. The striker needs good technical ability and decision making to involve others.
Does he/she pass to space or feet?
Does he/she play backwards or forwards?
When does he/she player the ball wide?
CAN SPIN AND THREATEN BEHIND WITH PENETRATING RUNS
Strikers with pace must understand that they need to stretch the game and unsettle defenders by playing off their should in their blind spot. Ruud
Van Nistelrooy was fantastic at this and despite a lack of blistering pace, he would often received the ball beyond defenders with his acute
understanding of the offside law! Other speedsters like Ronaldo, Loic Remy, Javier Pastore, Theo Walcott et al will be happy to chase a ball into a
good area as they can beat defenders in a race and ultimately score. This needs to be taught and developed, as a straight run at pace is not enough
to break a good defensive line.
Although this is the most direct way to score a goal, it also serves another purpose. By stretching the game, when threated defenders will drop and
the striker will create pockets of space for colleagues, perhaps between the lines of defence and midfield. If strikers lack mobility or not willing to
run, the defence can squash this space and building good possession in attacking areas can be very difficult. Therefore, a striker can affect the play
without even touching the ball by occupying defenders, he/she may make space for his teammates.
SECURE AND HOLD UP POSSESSION FOR THE TEAM
A striker has to give his team a point of attack or get out if they are under heavy pressure. Here the player needs to use what physical attributes to
maintain possession for his team. This might mean pinning the defender like Drogba or using his movement to create space to receive the ball like
Rooney.
THE #9MODERN STRIKER Continued

SUPPLY AND CREATE GOALS FOR TEAMMATES
If the primary role of striker is to score goals, then his/her second responsibility is to supply them. Even in the modern game there are selfless strikers who will work
tirelessly to create chances for the team. Oliver Giroud at Arsenal is a great example of this, his strength and aerial prowess means he gives his teammates the option
to be more direct and players like Theo Walcott and Mesut Ozil have benefitted from his play.
SCORE GOALS WITH VARIED FINISHES AND SKILLS
The main role of a striker is to score, but for me the key is...with varied finishes and skills. Many top footballers can finish
well, but world class strikers finish with different surfaces of their body from many different types of passes. Javier
Hernandez is brilliant at this, his ability to change his body shape to apply a finish is amongst the best in the world. He scores
with his feet, head, chest and thigh. This is what commentators call a natural finisher.
PACE TO ELIMINATE, EXPOSE AND BEAT DEFENDERS
As above with penetrating runs, pace is a wonderful asset for a striker but change of pace is more important in and around
the penalty box. These sharp movements and incisive decisions are why strikers often get to loose balls before defender or
they have the ability to move defenders and damage the oppositions shape.
GOOD SPRING TO SCORE FROM AERIAL BALLS
As with finishing skills, a striker should be able to score from a cross or aerial pass. This might be their area of strength like
Peter Crouch, but it might just be the ability to take the chance thats there. Wayne Rooney is a great example who has
worked hard on his heading and improved his goal scoring record by adding this to his weaponry.
UNDERSTAND HOW TO POSITION AGAINST / AROUND OPPONENTS TO CAUSE MAXIMUM DISADVANTAGE
For me Suarez is the master of this, the way he uses his body to receive possession often on the wrong side for defenders is
superb. He also uses his body to maximize contact from opposition to win free-kicks and penalties for his team.
About Dan Wright:
Please see the next page for activities on:

Improving Strikers Understanding
by Dan Wright.
The breakdown of the players roles and responsibilities was

written by a young and very talented CoachDan Wright. Dan
has been coaching since 2004. In this time he has worked with
a range of players from 4 year olds to adult, from grassroots
to football league. He is a UEFA B Licensed coach who has a
track record for developing young and talented footballers.
You can follow him on Twitter: @CoachDanWright or read his
coaching blog: http://coachingdanwright.blogspot.co.uk
IMPROVING STRIKERS UNDERSTANDING

Coach: Dan Wright
Age Group: U12+
Session: Various Activities
Dan has been coaching since 2004. In this time he has worked with a range of players from 4 year olds to adult, from grassroots to
football league. He is a UEFA B Licensed coach who has a track record for developing young and talented footballers. You can follow
him on Twitter: @CoachDanWright or read his coaching blog: http://coachingdanwright.blogspot.co.uk
SET UP
This is a session which gives the strikers realistic pictures of receiving, linking, scoring.
Two target/neutral players (Yellow) start the game feeding the ball into the central zone. The central
zone (Blue/Red), is a competitive situation which is 3v3. The end zone is 2 strikers (White) against 2
defenders and a goalkeeper (Yellow).
The game is competitive straight away. The aim is for Blue and Red team is to play the ball into the
strikers, who aim to score. Defenders (Yellow) defend the goal and aim to play back to the yellow
targets if they win possession. You may want Blue/Red to recycle possession via the target players to
keep it realistic.
Initially players a locked in their zones, this will alter as we progress and players grasp the session
and/or develop throughout the season.
Creating Space as an Individual
Combination Play
Link Up
Encourage the striker (White) to move off defenders

(Yellow) to receive the ball. Explain that strikers might
need to make 2 movements to be in a position to
receive the ball, this might mean moving towards the
ball to receive away.
The concept here is can the strikers combine to score, To make the practice more realistic, allow 1 midfielder
so once they have received possession if they cant score (Red/Blue) to join the attacking zone. This will encourage
straight away can they supply and create for their
link up play from the striker as per the diagram.
partner?
Consider the striker could Set back into the midfield to
In the diagram the 1st striker is higher than the 2nd, the allow for a long range shot or just to keep possession.
Strikers may realize, that their teammates movement (or ball is played in and the 1st striker holds, or what I refer
lack of..) will enhance their chances of receiving the ball, to as pin and protect. The 2nd who may have moved
at this point you can start to talk about a partnership away now spins to receive the set from his partner.
and the role of the first and second striker.
Other patterns here could include:
In the diagram above, the 1st striker comes short so the 1-2s (aka. Wall pass or give-and-go)
2nd (goal scorer) can spin to receive the forward pass. Dummies with a call to leave it
Notes:
It is important that the target/neutral players (Yellow) are encourage to play realistically, this means you may need to manage them as a coach.
Encourage them to lend the ball to each other, laterally if they cant pass forward in to the middle zone
Encourage them to support from behind so whichever team is in possession has an option to turn and recycle the ball
You may consider a touch limit to encourage quick play
To keep/make the session realistic and relevant for the GK, focus on his distribution when he has possession. Can he play short to the defenders (Yellow) with his hands
or feet or for older GKs can he play directly to the target.
As ever be flexible, play with the size of the pitch and the number of players. For younger players you can play without defenders (Yellow). You can also play with one of
the middle teams (Red/Blue) attacking and the other defending, perhaps with an overload to experience success.
You may have to look at strikers (White) attitude towards shooting, do they shoot on sight or take too many touches. Often the best forward players are the ones who
can finish quickly, adapting and adjusting to the pass they are given
With the progression, try to explain when a good time to support the striker. Support can come from behind, around or beyond.
INTERVIEW
We are very fortunate for our first interview to speak with Ben Trinder one of the founders of arguably one of the most influential twitter
accounts and networks called The Coaching Family (@CoachingFamily). Graciously, Ben was willing to answer a few questions that we had
for him!
CTGG: What made you start The Coaching Family on Twitter?
BT: I cant take all the credit. A few of us were talking about it on
Twitter back in 2010, Mark Horsfield, Simon Schafer, Liam Donovan
(he helps me run the account), Mark Senior, Hugo Langton, Chloe
Brown and Pavl Williams to name a few. I just took responsibility for
organizing and running the account. The aim was to have one central
coaching account that could ReTweet coaches questions etc. to the
masses. We struggled in the beginning, but it has really kicked off in
the last year or so and we now have more than 20,000 followers,
which is hugely beneficial for everyone who uses the account.
CTGG: What is The Coaching Family all about?

BT: The idea is for every coach to be able to learn from others, share
good practice, debate, advise and come up with solutions to different
coaching challenges. Where else can a grassroots coach who is just
starting out send a message to a coach with 30 to 40 years of
experience? There are so many benefits. The beauty of Twitter is that
we can share a coachs thoughts and ideas with thousands of other
coaches thousands of miles away, in seconds. Its such a valuable
personal development tool at any level of the game.
CTGG: For those who are new to social media, any tips or
recommendations? What do you feel are some of the benefits of
social media for aspiring coaches or soccer enthusiasts?
BT: Using Twitter has been great for me personally. I have made
contact with a lot of open and honest coaches willing to share their
ideas and listen to mine. If you are a coach, Twitter is very useful and
will definitely aid your development. The trick is sorting the useful
from the not so useful/relevant information for you as a coach (and
the team your are coaching). That is down to who you follow. On
Twitter, you can interact with academy coaches and academy
managers, Scouts, Sports Psychologists and Sport Scientists. It really
is a great place to learn, gain knowledge and test your own thinking.
There is something for everyone on there and so many really good
people, male and female.
CTGG: Based on your experience pursing Coaching, what advice or
tips do you have for our readers?
BT: I would encourage coaches to walk the walk and not just talk the
talk. Its easy to sit there tweeting saying all these great ideas you
have, but putting them into practice is really where it counts. Get on
the grass with your players, practice, experiment and challenge
yourself. Record and evaluate your sessions, even if you just make a
few sketches or notesWhat worked, what did not and how you
might set up practice the next time? Its important to have an open
mind work hard, read, study the game and above all have fun while
you do it. I also value the importance of time away from the game
and coaching. Its important to enjoy other areas of your life whether
thats family time, going out partying or watching other sports.
WARM-UP
Coach: Richard Seedhouse
Age Group: U10+
Session: Passing and Moving with Creative
Combinations
Richard Seedhouse is an extremely successful published author who has written some of the UKs number 1 best
selling books: Coaching the Coach, Coaching Mini-Soccer, and Coaching the Coach 2. Richard has also submitted
articles for World Class Coaching Magazine and wrote coaching articles in JSP Live, a grassroots football pull-out in
the Sunday People Newspaper. Richard is a UEFA B Coach, JFO Tutor and Coach Mentor who is also on two County
FA Committees for both Raising standards and Coach Mentoring. Follow him on Twitter @skybluecd
Circle ActivitiesPassing and Receiving with Creative Combinations
This activity was put together to get players to think of quick combinations that they can utilize during
a training session. Inspired by some creative attacking combination play we look at the basic setup for
the activity and one progression that incorporates the quick combination play that can be built upon.
One of the more famous goals to incorporate this combination comes from Dwight Yorke and Andy
Cole in the 98/99 Manchester United treble winning season in a thrilling 3-3 tie vs. Barcelona.
Objective: Introduce combination play in an continuous repetition environment
Organization:
Activity 1 is set up in a circle with two sets of players. Two players start in the middle (one from each
team) and a player on the outside starts with the ball. Each player who makes a pass follows their ball
and each pass must be to a player on the opposite team.
Progressions:
Activity 2 is one of many progressions to this setupAll players are now in the same team. A player
on the outside starts the activity by playing the ball into one of the two central players. This player
dummies the ball and lets it run to the player behind them who sets the ball to be played to the
outside. The player who dummied the ball turns and receives the lay-off before playing to a player on
the outside of the circle. Follow your pass.
Coaching Points: Accuracy and weight of the pass, Timing of the dynamic supporting movement,
Communication between players
DRIBBLING
Coach: Rahim Mohamed
Age Group: U9-12
Activity: Multiple 1v1s to Goal
Rahim was recently recognized as one of the NSCAA Top 30 Coaches Under 30. In addition, he has been a part of the Canadian
Sport for LifeCanadian Leaders School for 2013. He has a wide range of coaching experience which includes, First Assistant and
Recruiting Coordinator for the University at Buffalo, FC London (USL-PDL) Assistant Coach, Fanshawe College Assistant Coach, FC
London Academy, North London Soccer Club Director of Junior Programs. He holds an NSCAA Premier Diploma, USSF C,
US National Youth License. You can follow him on Twitter: @RahimZMohamed
Multiple 1v1s to Goal
Objective: Improve players 1v1 skills and dribbling awareness
Organization:
2 Goals, 2 Consecutive 1v1 Boxes. This activity can be modified based on number of players and GKs
available. The way it has been shown is: 2GKs, 4 Defenders and the remaining players are attackers. 3
defenders protects the line they are on by only being able to move along the line. The 4th defender
(one closest to the goal) is free to move wherever he/she pleasesmainly protecting the goals.
The attackers must dribble past the 3 line defenders before being confronted with another 1v1
situation where they try and score on either goal. It is important to remind the players that as soon as
the first attacker beats the first line defender then the next attacker can start. The idea is to take
advantage of the defender having to react from defending the initial attacker to the next attacker.
Players can only try and score on a goal that is not currently being attacked by another player.
Make sure to rotate defenders every 2 minutes.
Progressions: (1) The defenders are now allowed to move freely in the 2 consecutive boxes (1
defender per box) and 3rd line defender joins the last defender in the open space in front of the goal
creating a 1v2 situation for the attackers; (2) Modify activity to the levelie. Start with no GKs
Coaching Points: Change of direction, Change of speed, deception, Encourage the players to assess
the situation in front of them while continuing to move (important that dribblers can make decisions
on the move)
Check back next month for a different dribbling activity!
PASSING PATTERN
Age Group: U12+
Activity: Y Passing Pattern
Y Passing PatternPart 1
Objective: Improve players technical passing and receiving in an unopposed environment
Organization:
Start off with two players at each of the mannequins. All extras start behind the first player who
initiates the sequence. (1) A plays to B, (2) B uses a one touch turn , (3) C fakes inside and moves
outside, (4) B leads C with a weighted pass into the players path, (5) C receives on the move and
dribbles at speed through the gates and then joins the back of the line.
Make sure to alternate sides If B turns to left, then the next player should turn to the right.
Rotation: Follow your pass
Progression: B plays a reverse pass into the players path for C (leading pass)
Coaching Points: Accuracy and weight of the pass, Quick and sharp movement, Speed of execution,
When C receives the ball towards the cones he/she takes a big first touch into space and then dribble
through the gates
Check back next month for a different variation of the Y Passing Drill!
FINISHING
Coach: Gary Curneen
Age Group: U12+
Activity: Multi-Functional Finishing Activity
Gary is the Assistant Womens Soccer Coach at University of Cincinnati. He holds a UEFA A License and the NSCAA
Premier Diploma. Originally from Omagh, Northern Ireland, he gained a Masters Business Administration from Wingate University, where he coached the Lady Bulldogs from 2005-2012. He is also the author of the soon to be
bestseller Modern Soccer Coach 2014. Please make sure to follow Gary on Twitter: @GaryCurneen
Garys activity is a multi-functional exercise that involves short and long passing, 1v1 attacking and
defending, and develops into a transitional game. This exercise challenges players specific to their
position and also caters to the demands of the game: Physically, players have to work in short,
intense periods, and recover quickly. Technically, players are asked to perform skills under the
pressure of both time and opposition. Tactically, this scenario will happen in a game for attackers,
defenders and goalkeepers. Mentally, there are challenges with both decision making and
concentration as the exercise develops to transition.
Set-Up:
Players are organized into two groupsattacking players in Yellow, and defensive players in Red. The
exercise takes place in one half of the field, with the goal moved up in accordance to age/skill level.
Two goalkeepers are in each goal. The exercise starts with Player A passing to Player B. Player B
receives the ball on the back foot and plays a long, lofted pass into the GKs Hands.
As soon as Player B passes the ball, he/she must recover into a defensive position in the middle of the
field. Once the ball is in the air from Player Bs pass, Player C can make a forward run. The Goalkeeper
catches the ball and must distribute quickly to Player C who now plays 1v1 with Player B. When the
move is finished, Player C recovers to the Yellow line and Player B recovers to the Red line and Player
A moves up to the next cone. Goalkeepers rotate after 3 minutes. Once the exercise starts to flow,
allow the Red team the option of attacking the other goal if they win possession of the ball.
Progression:
In the nest stage of the exercise. The Yellow team has players on either side of the goal. Again, Red
players startPlayer A to Player B who sets Player A to come forward and play a lofted pass into the
Goalkeeper.
As soon as the ball is in the air from the lofted pass, it is the trigger for all players to get into good
positions. The goalkeeper now has two options in YellowPlayers C and D. Both defensive players, A
and B, are also active and the Yellow team now attacks in a 2v2. Similar to the last progression, if the
Red team win the ball, they can counter attack on the other goal.
FINISHING
Age Group: U10+
Activity: 3 Line Finishing
3 Line Finishing - Shot, 1v1, 1v2
Organization:
GK, 3 designated starting points and players split evenly if possible at each starting point
(1) GK starts by distributing the ball from hands or the ground to the first line (Pink). The Pink
player takes a forward touch and looks to finish
(2) After shooting Pink players transitions to defend an attacker from the Blue line, creating a 1v1
situation to goal. Blue attacks Pink 1v1 and tries to score
(3) Immediately after Blue shoots, or Pink wins the ball, they transition to defending together
against the Yellow player who begins to attack. Yellow attacks Blue and Pink in a 1v2 situation.
Rotate one line to the left.
Progressions: We will feature a number of progressions in future editions in this section!

Coaching Points: Try and take a moving forward touch towards the goal when receiving from the
GK, Incisive attacking at speed when presented with 1v1 and 1v2 situations, Freedom for creativity
3
Check back next month for a
different variation of this
Finishing Activity!
SMALL-SIDED GAME (SSG)

Age Group: U12+
Activity: SSG with Changing
Numbers
Small Sided Game with Changing Numbers
Objective: Help players recognize cues within the context of a game
Organization:
2 Teams of 4+ Players, 2 Goalkeepers, 1 Neutral
Before play begins, the players assign themselves numbers from 1-4. During the course of the play the
coach will call out a number, for example 4. Both players with the assigned number must quickly
run around one of the four poles on the side of the field before re-entering the field of play.
During the time that the players from both teams are moving around the field, the number situation
of the game will change from 4v4 +1 to 3v3+1 and more specifically 4v3 for the attacking team.
Depending on the players who leave the field this can be an advantageous situation for the team on
the ball. In the first diagram we can see the players are setup and playing the game. However, in the
second diagram due to the call from the coach the most advanced Blue player and deepest Green
player must both leave the field. As a result, the Blue player recognizes this and make a forward
movement and receives a pass from a Blue teammate currently in possession of the ball.
Progressions: (1) Call out multiple numbers; (2) Call out a colour and number meaning only one
player leaves the field
Coaching Points: Principles of play, Recognition of the changing situation, Players awareness to
adapt to the different situations, Incisive attacking if the situation presents itself
Check back next month for a different Small Sided Game activity!
AN AMERICAN COACH DOWN UNDER!

Coach: Keith Scarlett
Age Group: U14+
Session: Combination Play
Keith Scarlett is currently an Assistant Women's Coach with Perth Glory FC in Australia. He holds a USSF "A;" AFC "B;" as well
as an NSCAA Advanced National, Youth National and Goalkeeper Level I license. Scarlett spent two years as an Assistant
Men's Coach for Throttur FC in Iceland and has over 10 years of collegiate coaching experience in the US, as well as 17 years
of experience in the club and HS ranks. Having earned two Bachelor of Science degrees (Sports Medicine and Sports Management) and a Master of Science in Sports Psychology, he is currently pursuing his PhD. You can access his personal blog, AN
AMERICAN COACH DOWN UNDER at http://keithscarlett.blogspot.com/ Follow him on Twitter @keithscarlett
Jog and Pass (3 Minutes)

Area: 40x30
Progression: Wall Pass (2 Minutes x 2)

Shirts start with the ball and they move around and pass to random pinnies and get it back for a wall-pass. This is
NO longer done with their partners. Because of the number of players in the grid they must really keep their heads
Organization:
up and communicate in order to make sure they pass the ball to someone who is ready and not involved in a differEach shirt player starts with a ball and partners up with a ent wall pass.
player who has a pinny. They jog around and pass to
each other. Their emphasis should be on the proper pac- This is done at a quick pace.
ing of the passes and also the change of pace in the runs.
Progression: Take-Overs and more (4 Minutes)
Pinnies start with the ball and do a take-over with a random shirt player. They then spin-off and receive the ball
back from the shirt-player and return it for a wall-pass.
This is working on dribbling, take-overs, communication, wall-passes and keeping their heads-up; because otherwise with the number of players in this limited area, there are likely to be some collisions.
This is done at a quick pace.
Progression: Double Pass (4 Minutes)

Shirt starts with the ball and they play the ball to a pinny who plays it back and peels-off and then receives it back.
3v3 + GKs to Goal

Area: 60x40
Organization:
The reason for these dimensions is that the length is of half of a full-field and the width is the width of
the penalty area. Since much of what we do consists of breaking the field down into quarters, we try
to use these dimensions as much as possible for small-sided games. The one restriction on this game
is that in order to score a goal everyone (including the GKs) must be on the offensive half of the field
when the ball goes in the goal. This is done to keep the players attached (too many GKs sit-back in
their six-yard box and become shot blockers instead of getting involved and being real GKs). If a goal
is scored and everyone isnt over the halfway line, the goal does not count. If a goal is scored and a
defending player hasnt gotten back into his/her defensive half of the field, the goal counts as two.
Progress: 6v6 + GKs to Goal (3 Teams) (12 Minutes)

Teams stay on for five minute periods or until they are scored on. The
teams that get scored on go off and the third team comes on. The team
that scored does not wait, and begins play immediately. Subs are made every two minutes on the fly and each team is led/organized by their captain.
This forces them to work together both on the field as well as off (the coach
calls subs and the subs have to be made right then so things have been
planned ahead of time).
20 Yard2 Person Races

There are two lines and the first person in each line starts with their hands
touching their toes. The coach says Go and these two race against each
other to the finish line 20 yards away. The winner gets a drink and starts the
cool-down and the loser jogs back to the end of the line to race another
loser. So will only race once, while others will run until they win (or are
the last person left).
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JANUARY 2014, ISSUE 1

THE MODERN STRIKER

Warm Regards & Best Wishes for 2014,

ACTIVE START (AGES 0-6)

Progression: 1 Team Defends

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FUNdamentals (AGES 6-8)

Colour Tag Game

Change of DirectionBall Mastery

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1v1 Change of Direction

Small Sided GameDribbling

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LEARN TO TRAIN (AGES 9-12)

Technical Work with the Ball: Passing/Dribbling Pattern (2 Balls at a time)

1v1 Transition to Big Goals

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2v2 / 2v1 Transition to Big Goals with GKsShooter has to Touch

Final Game: 5v5 / 6v6 to Big Goals

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LEARN TO TRAIN (AGES 9-12)

Warm Up: Speed, Agility & Quickness (SAQ)

End Zone Dribbling

Progressions: (1) Introduce use of a soccer ball; (2)

Progressions: (1) Attackers have set time limit to score

Principle Focus: Exploiting 1v1 situations and creative

Finish with a 5v5 small-sided conditioned game.

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TRAIN TO TRAIN (AGES 12-16)

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6v6 in Two Blocks of 3v3 and 3v3

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TRAIN TO COMPETE (AGES 16+)

5v5 in Middle Zone

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6v6 (with neutral player if needed)

Game 8v8 (1-4-1-2)

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TRAIN TO COMPETE (AGES 16+)

Stage 1: Attacking Patterns

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Away, Driven, Support

Check, Floor, Support

Backdoor, Through, Support

Rotation: A > B > C > D > E > F

Rotation: A > B > C > D > E > F

Progression: C must pass to A overlap run before going

Progression: Challenge Bs through pass to be correctly

Coaching Points: Timing of runs (visual cues), Type of

Coaching Points: Timing of runs (visual cues), Type of

Rotation: A > B > C > D > E > F

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Stage 2: 4 v 4 Small-Sided Game

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Stage 3: 8v8 Game

4-3-3 vs. 4-4-2

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