Through Ball with a Numerical Advantage

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: Mark out an area of 25 x 25 metres with cones and divide it into 3 zones with two lines running across. On two opposite sides there are 2 mini goals each.

Equipment: Cones, 4 mini goals, bibs in two colours, balls.

Players: One defender stands centrally on each of the two zone lines. Behind the mini goals on one side, 3 attackers wait with a ball.

Procedure

The 3 attackers set off into the playing area with the ball and try to score on the opposite goals. They may move freely in the playing area.
At first the defenders may only move on their line. As soon as a line has been played past, the defender concerned may leave it and defend actively backwards.
If the defenders win the ball, they may counter-attack on the opposite mini goals.

Note: Drill idea by Eddie Plickat.

Tip

Vary the starting points of the ball so that attacks come from all 3 points.
The attackers without the ball should create depth and width in order to be available for a pass, and keep moving.
Encourage changes of player and position in order to break up the static play and create new routes of attack.
The player on the ball should dribble at the defender in order to create free space, and only pass when that creates an advantage.
On losing the ball, switch quickly and make the area tight near the ball for counter-pressing.
The defenders should move on their line so that at least one opponent is in the cover shadow and the passing lane becomes tight.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique: Trapping Ball control Dribbling Passing

Tactics

Tactics: Team behavior Pressing Player behavior Games plays Transition drill Man down/Man up

Condition

Condition: Speed of movement with ball Speed of movement off the ball

Co-ordination

Co-Ordination: Quick anticipation Quick processing

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
Form of Training: Group training
Exercise level: Intermediate
Spatial Behavior: Half-field
Training Location: Pitch