Diagram 1 - Set-Up⢠Attacking (blue) positions four players in the central possession grid (35x25yrds) (preferably a CF, Two AM`s, One DM. 3 red defenders occupy this area also. In the two wide channels there is one wing player and one outside back. The attacking teams outside backs wait behind the playing area on their respective sides. When the ball is played into the wide channels, the attacking outside backs can step up to join in the play (if desired by the coach). Coach is positioned at the half way lines with the footballs. [Attacking Patterns football training session set up] Diagram 2 - Through Ball (Straight Pass to Diagonal Run)⢠After maintaining possession the attacking team is able to play a through ball penetrating the back line. Here the AM plays a straight pass to a diagonal run from the CF.[Central Combination Play] Diagram 3 - 1vs1 Winger Isolates⢠Get the football to an isolated 1vs1 wing scenario. Here the winger (Outside attacking midfielder) pentrates using individual skills running at a full back. This should certainly be a strategy when playing teams with weak outside full backs.[Outside backs getting forward into the attacking patterns] Diagram 4 - Diagonal Through Balls⢠Intelligent peeling runs and extreme width from the wide midfielders (wingers) can create large channels to play potential through balls. In this example we show a diagonal through ball as the result of good width and movement from the wide forward.[Diagonal Passing in Attacking Phase] Diagram 5 - Pinched Forward Runs⢠Inside runs and movement from the wide forwards means the defending teams full backs maybe become occupied with more central positions. When this happens the attacking full backs can take up more advanced positions in the channels that open up on the wings.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
sportplan_football
Set pieces account for roughly a third of all goals in football, yet many coaches spend surprisingly little time coaching defensive organisation at corners and free kicks. This article compares zonal and man marking systems, explores hybrid approaches, and provides a practical session structure for building set piece resilience into your team.
A player's first touch determines everything that follows: whether they can play forward, turn, or simply retain the ball. This article explores why training first touch in isolation is not enough, and how to design sessions that develop this critical skill under realistic game pressure.
The coaching methodology revolution sweeping grassroots football - and how to implement it at your club this season.
