4v3 broken down into 2v2 + 2v1 focusing on Breaking the line --> Playing forward.
Orange : ATT team.
goal: outplaying the 2 defenders on defensive half.
Passing the ball to 1 of the 2 forward players inside the attacking half (scoring zone)
Once the ball is in the attacking half they need to connect 1 pass min before scoring.
The 2 'lower' players will need to make forwards support runs to create an overload (4v3) in the attacking half (scoring zone)
Blue: Def team.
Prevent Orange from scoring.
Stop them from passing the ball foward.
Pressure - Cover.
When line is broken make recovering runs to make the field smaller and force them into mistakes.
When Blue wins the ball they have no limitations and can score right away (counter attack).
Orange:
Scanning: if I have the ball can I play forward? down the line or through ball.
I can not play forward, Find my teammate and reposition on the decision my team mate makes.
If my teammate plays forward i need to support the receiving player.
If my teammate doesn't play forward I need to be a rotational option.
-scanning.
-Body orientation.
-movement with out the ball.
-communication.
Players in the attacking half:
Scanning to recognize spaces to receive the ball.
Scanning to recognize what to do with the ball when receiving it.
Transition moment:
what do we do when we lose the ball(press, compact the field, Force them backwards)
Blue:
Pressure , cover to stop the ball from going forward.
que to press. (technical error, no scanning, negative body orienation.
Quick forward runs to score counter goals.
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