THEME
Defending with Striker and Midfield 3 with transition to Attack
DESCRIPTION OF PRACTICE (TECHNIQUE / SKILL)
Phase of Play practice designed to improve Defending from the front with a Striker and Midfield 3 based on a
7 v 7 Small Sided Game with formation 1.2.3.1
ORGANISATION
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Area: 40 metres x 35 metres
In Yellow Goalkeeper, 2 Defenders + 3 Midfields V In Blue Striker + 3 Midfielders
1 Target Blue player standing in the gate
Yellow team play from the back and try to score by playing the ball into the target Blue
player, if Blue team wins the ball they must attack the main goal
If the Blue target player receives the ball, he can then join in and attack the main goal with
the Blue team
KEY FACTORS
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Starting Positions – narrow and compact, make it difficult for attacking team to play through passes
As Center Back moves forward in possession center Striker makes a curved run to cut off a pass to
second Center Back
The rest of the team move in relation to this trapping the ball on one side of the pitch
Communication from players behind is key. Target Blue player key for communication to team mates
Opened body shape when Defending see the ball and man
When ball is won, look to play forward as quickly as possible through quality passing
NOTES
100% concentration needed, communication between players is vital