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How to improve my u9s attack, we very disjointed and 6-7 newbies in first season
Gary AinleyCoach, England
ANSWERS
Annabel DunnillCoach, England
Hi Gary,
A common issue amongst younger players in attack is bunching. It's therefore important to try and get your players to spread out along the pitch.
Here's a great drill for you to give a try, emphasising realigning and organising in attacking and passing it out to the wide man. You could adapt the drill to suit abilities by taking out the defenders, reducing the number of defenders or instructing them to be passive.
Hope this helps!
Archie
Depth and Quick Hands
DESCRIPTION
Highlights the importance of attacking from depth and letting the ball do the work in attack. Team of four attackers versus three defenders. The teams line up opposite each other face to face. On the shout of GO, each team retreats a few yards and the ball is passed to the nearest attacking player. The attackers then quickly pass the ball along to the next teammate in the line as they step up. The defenders try to get close down the attackers.
Depth and Quick Hands
DESCRIPTION
Highlights the importance of attacking from depth and letting the ball do the work in attack. Team of four attackers versus three defenders. The teams line up opposite each other face to face. On the shout of GO, each team retreats a few yards and the ball is passed to the nearest attacking player. The attackers then quickly pass the ball along to the next teammate in the line as they step up. The defenders try to get close down the attackers.
