There's nothing more frustrating than watching a player make a penetrating run forwards, only to find that they don't have a single support player to pass the ball to. That's why this session focuses entirely on promoting positive movement.
To solve this lack of support this session starts with a structured movement drill and slowly progresses into more match-like movement patterns - getting players to pass, run and support towards the opposition's goal.
Teach your players to recognise where the space is, run into it and support the player on the ball!
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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