Objective:
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Improve the ability of the attacking team to build up and create scoring chances.
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Improve the ability of the goalkeeper to intercept a high ball from the flanks and to distribute the ball.
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Improve the ability of the defending team to push up, and to get organized after a corner kick or cross was cleared.
Organization:
Area: Length of ⅓ or half field, with the width of the penalty area. One large goal and two counter goals. The defenders play in a 1-3-1 formation, the attackers in 2-3 formation. The defenders plus three attackers start in the penalty area. The coach throws a high ball to the goalie. After the catch, the goalie throws the ball to one of the attacking midfielders. The defenders quickly push up and the 4v5 starts.
Coaching Points:
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When the ball is played from the goalie to the attacking midfielders, the defenders and the goalie yell out “Up! Up! Up!”
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The defenders quickly push up to the 18-yard line.
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Role of 1st defender and the 2nd defender.
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Communication.
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Positive action after winning the ball
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Attackers must take up proper attacking shape.
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Width.
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Blitz after losing the ball.