FULLBACKS SUPPORTING THE ATTACK

SESSION TITLE: FULLBACKS SUPPORTING THE ATTACK

OBJECTIVES

• Recognise the right moment to overlap
• Learn how to exploit space by using overlapping runs
• Learn how to make a run resulting in a pass, cross or shot

ORGANISATION

Use full width of the pitch and 2/3 length of the pitch
Teams play in an 8v8 with the attacking team playing in a 2-2-3-1( no centre backs) and defending team playing in a 1-4-2-1.
Attacking team score in the regulation size goal while the defending team score by running the  ball through the gate goals.

INSTRUCTIONS
Start: Defending No 4 trying to play a pass into No 10 which is intercepted by Attacking No 6 and we are live.
Play restarts from the attacking player Number 6 of the attacking team

KEY COACHING POINTS

1. Positioning ahead of opposition first press to receive
2. Positioning to flatten opposition midfield line so passes can be played in behind, through and in front of them.
3. Recognise where the ball, teammates and opponents are
4. Recognise when winger will need your support
5. At times your runs may not result in you getting the ball but will provide support for the winger
6. Link up play and 3rd man run resulting from connection between winger, a central player and fullback
7. Movement to receive either to feet or in space
8. Movement and positioning of wide attacking midfield to allow fullback overlap in wing space or underlap into half space.
9. Make a quick run and be courageous
10. 1v1 feints, dummies, change of direction, start and stops etc along the wings
11. Communication – go away, come inside, come outside, play etc
12. Ask for the ball and be clear how you want it – into space or to feet.
13. Provide an end product – Cross, pass or shoot

DIFFERENT PICTURES

Receiving in the wing space
Receiving in the half space
Dribble to overlap
Support winger in possession

PROGRESSION / VARIATIONS

Progress to a phase of play with attacking team in a 3-2-3-1 vs defending team in a 1-4-2-3 so full backs have full on opposition.

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