Attack Pattern with Switch of Play I

Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19
Training Set Main point
Number of Players 10-15 players, 16-22+ players

Setup

A goal is set up on the top end of the field, with a goalkeeper inside. 8 field players are positioned on the field as shown in the diagram. Two players go to each wing with 10-15 metres of space between them. The two strikers take their positions 10 metres apart at the edge of the penalty area. The remaining players line up in pairs to the left and right behind players B and C. The balls are at the centre circle.

Procedure

The exercise starts with a pass from midfielder C to left outside back A, who lets it bounce directly to centre back B. B passes the ball returned by A diagonally to right outside back D. D plays a diagonal pass into the run of player E. E takes the ball, dribbles a few metres, and crosses in front of the goal. Player A positions himself in the left half-space. Simultaneously with the pass to the wing, the four players B, C, H, and D run toward the goal into the back space. Just before the cross by player E, the two strikers I and J run toward the goal. Their runs cross at the 18-yard line. All players try to finish the cross.

Tip

- The strikers cross toward the near and far post. - When crossing, it is important that the players start moving after the second-to-last pass and explosively switch positions at sprint speed just before the crosser begins the crossing motion. - The crossing players or attackers must not start too early. - Make sure the rehearsed movement patterns lead to a fast, fluid overall movement. - Eyes should regularly be lifted from the ball (alternating gaze between ball and forward). - The player expecting the pass makes a short check-away move at the same time as the passer's backswing. - The pass should be played into the running path of the player expecting the ball. - The passer must observe the running path of the player expecting the ball. - The diagonal balls should be played with the inside of the foot and require pace and precision. - 1 full-size goal(s)

Training attributes

Technique

Technique: Trapping Dribbling Passing

Tactics

Tactics: Wing play/Crossing Team behavior Opening the field Player behavior Transitional play (shifting the game) Games plays

Condition

Condition: Speed of movement with ball Speed of movement off the ball Basic Endurance GAT Strength training Explosiveness

Co-ordination

Co-Ordination: Quick anticipation Quick processing

Training Organization

Age: U6 - U13 U14 - U19
Duration: 20 min
Training Set: Main point
Number of Players: 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Goalkeeper: 1 goalkeeper
Form of Training: Individual training Team training Game Systems
Exercise level: Intermediate Difficult
Spatial Behavior: Half-field
Training Location: Indoor Pitch