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Attack Through the Centre - Attacker with Back to Goal
20 min
Soccer Exercise

Attack Through the Centre - Attacker with Back to Goal

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
  • Training Set Main point
  • Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players

Setup

Pitch: One goal plus two mini goals for the counter-attacks.

Equipment: 1 goal, 2 mini goals and several balls.

Players: One goalkeeper, one centre-back, one striker (number nine) and one midfielder (number ten).

Procedure

  • The number ten dribbles forward; the number nine stands with the back to goal.
  • The number nine performs a preparatory movement and demands the ball.
  • With the pass, a 1 vs 1 starts between the striker and the centre-back.
  • After winning the ball, the centre-back can counter-attack on the mini goals.

Tip

  • Watch for a clean preparatory movement — the feint before the sprint.
  • Demand a quick break away from the defender and use of the body.
  • Demand a quick turn towards goal.
  • Start explosively into the 1 vs 1.
  • Look for the finish.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Trapping Ball control Dribbling Feinting/trick dribbling Shot technique/shooting Goalkeeping techniques

Tactics

Tactics
Player behavior

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
20 min
Training Set
Main point
Number of Players
1 - 5 players 6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Goalkeeper
1 goalkeeper 2 goalies
Form of Training
Group training
Exercise level
Easy
Spatial Behavior
Penalty box
Training Location
Pitch