Shadow Striker
Date: Oct 07, 2019 Duration: 70 Min Team: SoccerSpeci c
Intensity: (5/10) Category: Tech / Tact
Setup: Two identical set ups as shown. Add tracking defensive mid elder
and center back as necessary.
Instructions: Find rhythm and possession in a 3V1, as the play develops
the two center forwards change positions in order to receive the ball. Once
they receive the ball they turn tightly and nish on a small goal for
accuracy. After a given amount of time, switch the defenders and switch
the forwards.
Coaching Points: Making sure the two forwards are not in the same plane
by working o each others movements. Mid elders must maintain
possession and also recognize the right moment to play an entry ball into
the forwards feet based on the timing of their runs, angle of runs, and
weight of the pass. The timing of movement to create space for teammate
or to get onto the ball; receiving the ball on a "half turn".
1 12 Min 30X30
Setup: 12 eld players plus two GKs, add the two defenders as needed.
Instructions: Play is initiated by the winger taking a touch beyond the
mannequin and switching the point of attack to the defender, the defender
bounces it o the other winger and drives a ball in the air to the center
forward. The center forward must control the ball properly and go to goal.
Pattern the other side with the same sequence, but as shown the #10 has
taken a high starting position and then checks underneath to receive the
ball and combine with the mid elders to release either the wide player or
link with the center forward.
Coaching Points: Starting position of the forwards are very high, focus on
quality of runs into the hole or stretching the defense by sitting in behind.
Ball movement and speed of play through the mid eld, timing of runs,
angle of runs, weight of pass, and execution in the nal third.
2 20 Min Half Field
Setup: 6V6 possession, the "dampening zones" are 4X30 areas where
players can receive their rst touch uncontested, after the initial touch the
defender can enter the area.
Instructions: The coach plays a ball into either team, the team that gains
possession must connect three passes before they nd either of the two
strikers with a penetrating entry pass to feet. The forward must nd a way
to receive the ball and play it to the other forward either directly or via a
supporting mid elder. The defender is free to go anywhere but cannot
enter the "dampening zone" until a touch has been made. If the defending
team wins possession they can immediately link with their forwards.
Coaching Points: The two forwards should never be on the same plane.
The forwards can connect directly with each other or combine through the
mid eld. Quality of nish on goal, weight and timing of pass, timing of
movement to create space for teammate or to get onto the ball, receiving
the ball on a "half turn", and adjust the speed of play according to the runs
available and areas of the eld as the picture of the opportunities develop.
3 20 Min 40X30
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Shadow Striker
Date: Oct 07, 2019 Duration: 70 Min Team: SoccerSpeci c
Intensity: (5/10) Category: Tech / Tact
Setup: 9V9 to goal, three zones (3V2, 3V3+1, 3V2). As shown, the two
"dampening zones" are placed in two di erent areas of the eld. 2X7
minute games and teams must switch sides thus changing the tactical
approach to the game.
Instructions: Normal soccer rules apply but players can use the eld
markings as guidelines. The dampening zones can be used for building
from the back allowing the fullbacks to receive the ball, or defensive
mid elder dropping in to link with the defensive line, or during attacking
nal third play by the center forward dropping into the gap between the
oppositions defensive and mid eld lines.
Coaching Points: The main objective remains to play between the lines
and link with the center forward to create goal scoring opportunities in the
nal third. Weight and timing of pass, timing of movement to create space
for teammate or to get onto the ball, receiving on a "half turn", and adjust
the speed of play according to the runs available and areas of the eld as
the picture of the opportunities develop.
4 2x7 Min 55X45
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