Final passing and decision making

DESCRIPTION

There is a 3v1 rondo in a rectangle area. If the 3 players manage to do 4 passes, then they can play the ball to the striker who is marked by a defender. After 4 passes, the red player in the rectangle who passes the ball forward joins the attack, the other 2 reds stay back. Blue defender goes back to help his teammate. After the red striker receives the pass, he can choose to pass to the reds on the sides or back to passing player in the rectangle. Then, there is a 4v2 situation. Reds need to make the right passing decisions to find a good finishing angle.

Progression: After the ball is out of the rectangle, the coach might limit time for shooting with 5 seconds.

COACHING POINTS

Player with the ball should keep his head up to see the passing options

Passing decisions should be made quickly and reasonably

Striker should shield the ball well against the defender and he should choose the right passing option and pass it both accurately and with a right weight on the pass

Through balls can be used as the final passes. Accuracy and weight are important

Reds shouldn't spend much time and try to score as soon as possible. In a match situation, blues' teammates will come back and decrease the chance for reds to score

The red player who is joining the attack should make a good run for creating better options and he should not obstruct the other reds' running channels. The communication between red players should be good.

Blues should also communicate well. One needs to close down a bit the player with the ball and the other blue should try to stay with other red players