Overview & Motivation
Improve ability to receive the ball between lines under pressure and progress centrally
Physical Setup
3 angled mini goals. 25x25 square in the middle.
Instructions
- Blue can only score from inside the central box - Red can score at any point - Neutral is on 2 touches - Mini goals = 1, Full goals = 2
Coaching Points
In Possession: - Find pockets of space to receive - Get comfortable playing under pressure and bouncing passes - Use width to open up space centrally - Don't drop down too far and make it easy for defenders to press Out of Possession: - Force wide and pin them against the sideline - Stay compact - Don't allow players in front of you to turn
Key Players
CMs: Create your own space with movement. Try to receive on the half-turn. Be brave in possession. If you have a shooting opportunity, take it, you don't need to beat the player.