Change the point of attack
Exercise Description:
Area: The area is designed to suit the ability of your players. Two balls are going at the same time to avoid players waiting. Above, we show combinations that force the players to move the ball quickly and shift the point of attack. Mannequins are used to mimic defenders. A coach could stand in this position if you do not have these.
1. The first combination shows up back and through.
2. The second combination finishes with a give-and-go between the wide player and the forward.
3. The third combination shows a longer pass hit wide and then a third-player run.
Come up with combinations that help the player and that suit your style of play.
Coaching points: Body shape. 1-2 touch mentality. Quality of pass. Understand where to place the pass. Quick movement into space to support. Triangulate. Communication. In decision-making, think ahead.
Intended outcome:
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To help the players visualize and feel what things could look like when we switch the ball.
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Improving the player's technical ability.
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Give the players ideas of how to switch the point of attack.
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Get them to understand how quickly the ball needs to move.
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To gain confidence when we are in possession of the ball and understand when to see that the team is trapped.
Variations:
Come up with more combinations of your own that suit your playing style.
Possible Performance Problems:
Unrealistic passing and movement. Players must visualize themselves in a game situation.
Passing is not accurate (to the correct foot)
Players are not receiving the ball with an open body shape and on their back foot.
Be ready to focus - Make decisions
Keep scanning the area and visualize playing in a game.
Accept mistakes - Find solutions
Coach your teammates
Communicate
Applaud good play
Be ready to pass or receive the ball
Reactions
Be willing to move
Make the tackle
Quality of the pass and first touch
1-2 touch mentality
Body shape - Control with back-foot
First touch