Objective:
Attacking
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Improve the ability of the attackers to create scoring chances, either through the center or over the flanks.
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Improve the ability to of the midfielders and forwards to break the vertical line and switch the field.
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Improve the ability to score goals.
Defending
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Improve the ability of the defenders to stay connected (zonal defensive) and to defend as a unit.
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Improve the ability to win the ball back and avoid goals against.
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First, second and third defender principles.
Transition
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When winning the ball, improve the ability to explode to go forward, one touch in transition, create a scoring chance or keep ball possession.
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When losing the ball, improve the ability to win the ball as quickly as possible. Reaction.
Organization:
Field little shorter than half field and a little narrower than full width. The defenders start 12 yards from goal and the attackers on the 18 yard line. The first pass from the attackers in the center is to a wide player. Play until a goal is scored or for one minute. The defending team plays with a goalkeeper, four defenders and one midfielder. They score on three small goals with four defenders plus one midfielder. Attackers play with two midfielders.
Coaching Points
Defenders:
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Shift, slide to side.
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Push up when the ball is played away from the goal.
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Transition to attack.
Attackers:
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Keep the field wide.
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Creativity.
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Give and Go, overlaps.
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Score.
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Transition.