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THE ART OF COUNTER ATTACKING BY JAMES LAMBERT
The Art of the Counter Attack
by James Lambert
Published by WORLD CLASS COACHING
First published February, 2014 by WORLD CLASS COACHING 3404 W. 122nd Terrace Leawood, KS 66209
Copyright © WORLD CLASS COACHING 2014 All rights reserved. No parts of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permission of the publisher.
Author- James Lambert Editor – Tom Mura
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Contents Introduction Chapter 1 – Analysis Chapter 2 – Training Sessions
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Introduction The aim of this booklet is to show how to create training sessions from the analysis rather than create a book full of sessions. By understanding how to use the analysis to create sessions, the coach can learn to be creative in their planning. What is the Counter Attack? In coaching circles it can be called BPO to BP which stands for Ball Possession Opposition to Ball Possession. It is a specific moment in the game, a moment that can be studied and can be worked on with teams. Some teams are strong in this moment, but it can often mean these teams are defensive-minded and are just looking to exploit the opposition’s attacking football. The best teams are good at both - they can counter with great speed and play open attacking football also. These teams that are good at both have tremendous all-round players who are strong, fast, skilful and tactically intelligent. We will show a number of different methods based on the best teams in the world. Counter attacks can be through the dribble, through combination one-touch passing or via a longer pass. The counter attack is structured and there are concepts to making it effective. The type of pass and type of support are both very important to its success. I will point out though that in Youth Football often the counter attack has no real strategy and so called ‘super coaches’ tend to rely on the physical differences between the youth players. Thank you again to Mike Saif and World Class Coaching for allowing me to contribute to Coach Education around the world. Thank you to my family, Jocelyn, Noah-James, Olivia and Lara for supporting me and my work. Thank you to Luke Shaw for his translation of my Northern English and Giancarlo Maisano for his input and review of the draft works.
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Counter Attacking from different thirds We will look at 3 different areas where a counter attack can start and be developed and worked on. Different types of coaches use different levels of pressure to break down their opponents. Back third This would apply to all types of strategies, for example corner kicks or free kicks would create this moment in a game.
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Middle third This could be winning the bal in the middle third in general play or retreating to the middle third to create an organised press against the opposition’s build up.
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Front third This would could apply if your team is building up and loses the ball then presses quickly to win the ball back, countering the counter. This could also apply to an organised press when the opposition play out from the back.
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Analysis
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CHAPTER 1 – video 1 Analysis The main components of this analysis are: 1.
Via Running with the ball
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Via Longer passing
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Combinations involving the third man
These are tactical methods of counter-attacking the opposition. All three would be very effective especially if they’re worked on and can be varied in the same game. Via Running with the ball Explosive Dribbling
Explosive dribbling allows the player to quickly eat up the space in front of them and run as fast as they can. Again this is maybe where some practice in drill-like situations can help to condition the player to use this skill efficiently. Exercises on running without the ball could be effective, and we would though progress this within the same session to with the ball. Also consider the physical demands of this type of dribbling and do not overwork the players too much in a drill-like component of training. The Art of the Counter Attack
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Explosive Dribbling – Tactical
Movements across the remaining defenders make this very effective because this draws the defenders towards the same player and leaves spaces for other attackers to exploit. At some point this type of dribbling could change to speed dribbling in order to set up the 1v1 situation. Tactical dribbling would only be used if the counter attack is not effective and a player needs to slow and protect the ball while waiting for support.
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Speed Dribbling
Like we mentioned before, the player receives the pass and is marked very tightly. This allows the attacker to turn on the ball and take a first touch to run with the ball.
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He now runs at the defenders drawing many of them towards the ball.
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2. Via Longer passing Long Pass – The through ball
If the attacking player can run behind or in between the remaining defenders, this can be very effective. The general concept of a long through pass would be a diagonal run to a straight pass or a straight run to a diagonal pass.
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The ball bounces into the attacking player’s path. Long Pass – Positional direct
The player above on his first touch receives to protect which sets up the positional direct moment.
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What is Positional Direct? This means it is a controlled long pass into a space that gives the attacker an advantage to get to the ball and lay off to supporting players.
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The player now brings down the ball higher up the pitch and can exploit the opposition’s poor shape.
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3. Combinations involving the third man
Straight ball into space for the player to draw defenders and lay off to supporting players.
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Another straight ball with lay off to support in order to compress the opposition around the ball.
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Now the third man comes into the game and breaks at speed into the space left vacant. Other concepts now come into play like explosive dribbling to get into the final third.
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It is very important now that players are supporting the ball carrier and get into the attacking third so the opportunity can be finished.
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Training Sessions
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CHAPTER 2 – Small-Sided Games
How to Create a Small-Sided Game These are games involving the 8 to 16 players that create situations that will encourage certain movements and technical actions we want to focus and improve. The game can be the teacher - it is now up to the coach to develop Small-Sided Games that create a great love and passion for the game. This also gives the players a chance to try out what they have learnt within the session. In order to develop the best players, the lowest levels of recreational Grassroots football must improve. In many countries, parents take up the coaching jobs of young football teams. They then ‘Google’ “football drills” and receive many ideas on teaching children how to kick a ball. Unfortunately, they teach the children like a technical coach in isolation which is not bringing improvement to the children and they do not have the knowledge or demonstration ability of a technical coach. If these parents were taught simple games that give the children different ways to score and different ways to play, the game would be the teacher. This parent may only facilitate the game but that is fine because the children are playing and enjoying football. Many passing repetitions are in place and the children will learn through many more hours of playing. When the better players move up the ladder, then more educated coaches can start to refine their skills. At all levels, Small-Sided Games work. They work because, if done correctly, players of all ages enjoy them and feel like they’re playing football. If we have targets, goals and are free to play we enjoy the experience and the effort increases. To create a game, think about what technical skill and movement you want to improve. If you want to work on the team switching play and working on their possession, then games with 3 goals work very well. If you want to improve the strikers’ movement in tight spaces centrally, then playing a long narrow field will focus the team on this specific moment in the game. Of course all coaching points and advice from the coach will be needed to get the most out of Small-Sided Games.
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Foundation Stage – Small Sided Games
Game set up End players are the two forwards for each team. They can also support the other team to assist them in starting the build-up. Although this booklet is based on the counter attack, in order to create a quality session, all aspects of the game must be in place. Teams must be taught to build up so the setting is close to the real situation in 11 v 11 games. The concepts of keeping possession How do 4 players support each other in order to keep possession? We can look at this from a tactical point of view and then zoom into the technical aspects. The starting point in 4 v 4 is how do players support the ball and what are their tasks within the game? The language used needs to be simple for younger players. Tactically, you could say “can we make the pitch long and can we make the pitch wide?” Technically, we are looking to face forwards when possible. If we can not face forwards, a straight pass can be played to someone who can see more options. So if we look at two basic passes - the diagonal pass and the straight pass. If a diagonal pass to the left and right is not available, maybe using the straight pass to the middle player could then allow the left and right player to show for the ball. The Art of the Counter Attack
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Starting Point
One of the reasons 4v4 and 5-a-side type games are very good is the competitve situations due to the 1v1 match-ups around the pitch. The players forget about this because it feels like real football – something that is fun and where you will get the best coaching outcomes. The difficulty is that real football is harder for the coach to read. It is much easier for a coach to set up pre-programmed situations (a Drill). This does have its place in developing a footballer, but it must not be the only way he or she is developed. It also depends on the amount of training the player does and how long the season is. This should be how Development Programs are built. To take a full program from another country may not work if that country provides more opportunity to train and play. We start this game with a 3 v 1 in the attacking team’s favour. Please note we can lessen the restrictions here or make them more difficult. • • •
Easy - Allow any of the back 3 players to pass forwards Medium – Allow any of the back 3 players to move forward but two must be outside the grid at one time. Difficult – Only allow the deep player in the main game to pass forwards.
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Ball Possession Concept – Diagonal pass with options left or right
This exercise is looking closer at the simple options of a left and right pass or a diagonal pass. The starting point here is the positioning of the players around the ball - are the players supporting the ball well enough? We are in a situation that makes the game 1v1 in many areas of the field. The attacking player now needs to support the ball (See diagram above). The difficulty for the player is he is marked by a defender. All actions up until the attacking player receives the ball are how good his insight is into the game. I like to talk about this because it is often the bit many technical coaches are forgetting or if they do work on it maybe not enough work is done in random game-like situations. So what does a player need to think about? Their positioning, their movement (to where), their timing of this movement, their body shape at the point of contact, their foot shape so the first touch actually goes where they expect it to go. If we look at this simple football movement, a player may need drill-like progressive constant and variable practice to gradually improve. The player may even need coordination and balance work without the ball in order to adjust their body prior to the first touch. Of course this is all the psyhical components of the movement.
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Ball Possession Concept – Straight pass with option middle
This exerise is looking closer at the simplicity of a straight pass. I believe strongly that players, especially in the front third, need to be able to receive these types of passes. In the diagram above we are passing a shorter pass but these can also be longer passes on the ground between 10 to 20 metres. This is a perfect opportunity for the defender to intercept the ball. Again, the considerations we mentioned in the last page are relevant, their positioning, their movement (to where), their timing of this movement, their body shape at the point of contact, their foot shape so the first touch actually goes where they expect it to go. The attacker can consider other options if they get to the ball first. • One touch back to supporting players • Secure the ball and protect, the players options now depend on the marking by the defender o Defender is loose – Can we receive and face forwards? o Defender is marking tight – Can we turn with the ball? We would look at this within the Core Skill of First Touch • First touch - deception prior • First touch - deception on the first touch The Art of the Counter Attack
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First touch - to face forwards First touch - to pass First touch - to run with the ball First touch - to shoot First touch - to protect
Ball Possession Concept – Straight pass with option middle (Continued)
A very important aspect of the straight pass is deception prior to and on the first touch. Looking at the diagram above, the player has moved to their left in order to ask for a straight ball on the opposite side. This can give the player valuable time and space that could allow them to have a first touch to: • • • •
Face forwards Pass Run with the ball Shoot
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This should be our constant aim – to teach players to understand all of these components of the first touch. If a player struggles to do the above then they need to secure the ball rather than force the ball forwards so their team lose possession. They need to use their first touch to: •
Protect
Once these basic ball possession concepts are in place we can focus on any tactical components like the counter attack. So we will call this the Foundation Stage to this training session.
Stage 1 - 4 v 4 with bouncers
Objective: 4 v 4 with two end players to encourage a Counter Attacking moment Exercise Description: The game starts at the foundation stage, teams build up and defend in the normal way, goals are scored in Ball Possession build up as normal. Bonus Goals are scored if the teams scores from a counter attack. The Art of the Counter Attack
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Equipment: Plenty of Balls 10 x Cones 10 x Bibs Black 10 x Bibs Yellow
The Counter Attack Types
Firstly it is very important to make sure the game works in its basic form. The Attacking team build up using our ball Possession concepts and the Defending team pressure the ball correctly also. Once this is in place we are ready to progress, of course Ball Possession and applying the correct pressure will be constantly worked on through the Youth development years. For this game to work the players simply need to be progressing down the path of the program. The diagram above shows an example of the moment in the game we will work on, the moment the ball is lost. This Small Sided Game can be broken down into three different types of Counter Attacking Subjects. The Counter Attack Small Sided Game: The Art of the Counter Attack
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Via the Dribble – Show the different types of dribbling and how to use them Via Combination Play – Show how to combine with one and two touch passing and also bringing in the third man Via the longer Pass – Show Positional Direct and Direct longer passing options
Session – Counter via Dribbling
In the diagram above you can see the moment when Running with the ball is possible. We can now look at different type of Running with the ball and the technical aspects of each.
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Keep the ball close and release at the last moment to draw a tackle from the opponent or opponents. Speed dribble is a good option if you dribble diagonally across defenders to draw them towards the ball
Tactical Dribbling (Maybe used if the counter attack slows) • Keep the ball on the far side of the opponent and wait for support • Slowing down to add a deceptive movement • Good core strength and balance is required to hold off opponents if the player can’t beat them
Things we need to consider with dribbling are outside the technical elements of the skill. Within this analysis you will see that all players that dribble find space well with good positioning and timing of movement. The other aspect that is very important is the first touch to set up the dribble, pushing it away from the defender or across the front of the defender. Other considerations for a dribble are good core strength because when he does not beat the direct opponent he may have to protect the ball and wait for support. Different types of dribbling and the moments to use the dribbling types are very important. Tactical dribbling is dribbling slower to add deception or to wait for support. Speed dribbling is difficult to defend against and can be used to draw defenders before releasing the ball to a free teammate. Explosive dribbling is running at pace with the ball present, ideally used in counter attacks.
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Coaching Points – Explosive Dribbling
Explosive dribbling Definition • Running into space, the ball is kicked 2 to 5 metres in front and the ball should not slow down the running speed of the player
Firstly we look at the coaching points without the ball, a player sprinting with good running form.
Coaching Points – Speed Dribbling
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Keep the ball close and release at the last moment to draw a tackle from the opponent or opponents. Speed dribble is a good option if you dribble diagonally across defenders to draw them towards the ball
Training session – Counter via Running with the ball
Objective: Creating Counter attacking situations via Running with the ball Exercise Description: Build up through possession, goals scores in a normal way. Create the moment for the possibility for the Counter attack. Coaching Points: • Team – Concepts of Ball possession • Look for moments when a ball can be intercepted • Explode with the ball into space • Run across Defenders with the without the ball • Explosive dribbling to break up the field quickly The Art of the Counter Attack
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Speed dribbling to draw defenders Tactical dribbling if Counter is in effective.
Tactical - It’s about the mentality of the players, recognizing the moment and the movement and support required. Technical - Correct and advise on technical aspects of Running with the ball types. Younger Players – Small 4 v 4 grids are great for younger players to practice. Show them the concepts but keep the language simple can you, can we dribble.
Session – Counter via Combination
In the diagram above you can see the moment when Combination is possible. For 1 touch passing to be effective players need to think quickly and not only move into position quickly but also position their bodies and feet correctly to pass 1 touch to the supporting player. Key Aspects of Combination Counter Attacks: Show for the ball in front of the ball carrier • Starting position • Deceptive movement to lose Defender The Art of the Counter Attack
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Timing of movement Slow to receive Body shape direct the 1 touch pass to the supporting player Foot shape Striking the ball (Part of the foot)
Supporting the ball Carrier If the ball carrier is in a negative situation and cannot face forwards he will need support off his first touch in the counter attack. • • • • • • •
Starting position Deceptive movement to lose Defender Timing of movement Slow to receive Body shape direct the 1 touch pass to the supporting player Foot shape Striking the ball (Part of the foot)
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It is also about attacking, changing the mentality of the players and switching them on to opportunities. Reading the game, seeing the team cues of movement and shape to support the Counter attack. Reading the game is easier if the team is taught to understand the playing style or concepts of possession. Movement off the ball It is crucial this run is timed correctly, otherwise players can be caught offside or have a defender right next to them. Players will move to support the ball carrier or will move to break into a situation for a through ball. If this is worked on it will also improve Striking the ball – through balls. It will allow the coach to work on technical aspects with the player in game like situations. Once the timing of the run to a through ball is correct the players should explode into the space. Straight runs behind the defence for a diagonal pass, runs across the defenders for a straight pass. It is very important you praise players for making positive runs, players can become frustrated if the pass does not reach them or the ball carrier does not see the runs. All of these things take time to improve and players need game like situations and positive coaching to believe and stay positive. • • • • • •
Starting position Deceptive movement to lose Defender Timing of movement Explode into space Look at the ball movement unless its into space in front. Stay positive, you may need to make 10 runs or more before one is successful
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Training session – Counter via Combinations
Objective: Creating Counter attacking situations via Combination play Exercise Description: Build up through possession, goals scores in a normal way. Create the moment for the possibility for the Counter attack. Coaching Points: • Team – Concepts of Ball possession • Look for moments when a ball can be intercepted • Support the ball carrier • Time supporting movement to lose defender • Adjust body position to face the next possible pass • Supporting players look for third man support opportunities • Explode and show positive movement • Ball Carriers be positive and try the through balls Tactical - It’s about the mentality of the players, recognizing the moment and the movement and support required. Technical - Correct and advise on technical aspects of combination play, 1 and 2 touch passing.
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Younger Players – Small 4 v 4 grids are great for younger players to practice. Show them the concepts but keep the language can you show so the player can see you.
Session – Counter via the Longer Pass
In the diagram above we show using the longer pass to for through ball. Often this works well on the switch if the ball is played into the weak side after it is won on a congested side. Key Aspects of longer Counter Attacks: Supporting the ball Carrier If the ball carrier is not pressed and can see forwards with time to deliver this should courage a runner. • • • •
Starting position Timing of movement Straight run, keep an eye of the ball carrier Explode into space
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Ball Carrier The ball carrier must now be alert and on his first touch be looking for longer pass options. Technical coaching points working on the player striking the ball over distance are now important. This would be Striking the ball long into the space for a runner. • • •
First touch Head up to see the game Striking the ball long into space
In the diagram above we show using the longer pass to a player that can drop it to a supporting player. We can this positional direct, the receiving player basically moves to receive a longer pass just to give it to a player facing forwards. Movement of far player • • • • •
Starting position Deceptive movement to lose Defender Timing of movement Explode into space Slow to receive
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Protect the ball and do not allow the defender to intercept Look to head, chest or side volley a pass to supporting players.
Football should be played on the ground but it is also very important to teach players to receive balls that are not always perfect. Show the team how to turn a difficult pass into a successful pass. Long balls are a shortcut and should be used to surprise the opposition. Positional Direct should be taught to all youth players because it is still a type of pass that can allow the team to keep possession.
In the diagram above we show using the longer pass to a player so he can flick it on to supporting runners. We can this Direct, the receiving player is just looking to flick it on to players who run beyond. Supporting players need to anticipate and gamble to break onto the second ball. This is not a tactic that is recommended in Youth football, it should be use rarely but players must at least understand the concept. Movement of far player • • •
Starting position Deceptive movement to lose Defender Timing of movement
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Explode into space Jump of a single leg on the move If you cannot win it at least challenge the defender so he cannot get a clean header.
Supporting player • •
Run beyond Stay positive and anticipate the next ball
Important note: For younger players I would introduce them to the concept of the longer ball, the switch or positional direct. I would though stop them if it is over used, this could have a major negative impact on their development. Success does not mean it should be used on a regular basis, players need to player possession based football via running with the ball and combination play through ball possession concepts. DO NOT OVER USE EVEN IF IT WORKS
Training session – Counter via Longer passing
Objective: Creating Counter attacking situations via the longer pass Exercise Description:
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Build up through possession, goals scores in a normal way. Create the moment for the possibility for the Counter attack.
Coaching Points: • Team – Concepts of Ball possession • Look for moments when a ball can be intercepted Show the longer pass through ball (The Switch) Longer pass into space for the runner on the weak side Show the Longer pass Positional Direct Longer pass to a far player so he can bring down and pass to supporting players
Show the longer pass Direct Pass into the air so the far player can flick on to runners Technical Work on first touch and Striking the ball over distance.
Session – the Counter Attack Combining all
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In the diagram above we have added inside wingers to both teams and fullbacks on the outside zones. All aspects of the Counter Attack can now be practiced Via Running with the ball • Explosive Dribbling • Speed Dribbling • Tactical Dribbling Via Combination Play • 1 touch passing • 2 touch passing • Third man running Via the Longer Pass • The Switch • Positional Direct • Direct
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Progression 1 Only the fullbacks are allowed in the wide zones, fullbacks should follow the play tactically so they also get the necessary conditioning for their position. Inside wingers – This allows for the team to develop ball possession concepts in congested areas, it also create opportunities for the fullbacks to receive on the run in space out wide.
Other key concepts now can be used, a very useful tool with over lapping fullbacks is the early ball behind the defense. Fullback Coaching Points • • • •
Explode into the space Watch the ball so to adjust your run to be able to have a good first touch First touch must set up the pass Look to pass low behind the defenders or high beyond to the far runner
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Progression to a normal game
A normal 11 v 11 game with a key focus on the Counter attack. Like we have mentioned the foundation stage must set about each team focusing on keeping possession and building up well. This allows the coach to improve every aspect of the team from keep possession to defending as a team and individual defending. If a quality periodization program is in place every aspect of the game will be gradually worked on, this will add great quality to this and all other specific training sessions. Games should also be used to improve the team, add subjects to games, add tactical and technical demands to improve your players. If youth players moving into performance phase have other objectives apart from winning the outcomes on their development can increase ten fold. If it is just about winning in youth than direct will work very well, if it is about development than ball possession concepts and every minor detail within technical and tactical should be taught with and without the ball. The best teams can controlled possession and Counter attack with great speed and thought. To develop a footballer and his team we must look to improve in all the key moments.
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Ball possession
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Ball possession Opposition to Ball Possession Ball Possession Opposition Ball Possession to Ball Possession Opposition Set pieces for and against
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The Art of the Counter Attack
by James Lambert
Published by WORLD CLASS COACHING
First published February, 2014 by WORLD CLASS COACHING 3404 W. 122nd Terrace Leawood, KS 66209
Copyright © WORLD CLASS COACHING 2014 All rights reserved. No parts of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permission of the publisher.
Author- James Lambert Editor – Tom Mura
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Contents Introduction Chapter 1 – Analysis Chapter 2 – Training Sessions
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Introduction The aim of this booklet is to show how to create training sessions from the analysis rather than create a book full of sessions. By understanding how to use the analysis to create sessions, the coach can learn to be creative in their planning. What is the Counter Attack? In coaching circles it can be called BPO to BP which stands for Ball Possession Opposition to Ball Possession. It is a specific moment in the game, a moment that can be studied and can be worked on with teams. Some teams are strong in this moment, but it can often mean these teams are defensive-minded and are just looking to exploit the opposition’s attacking football. The best teams are good at both - they can counter with great speed and play open attacking football also. These teams that are good at both have tremendous all-round players who are strong, fast, skilful and tactically intelligent. We will show a number of different methods based on the best teams in the world. Counter attacks can be through the dribble, through combination one-touch passing or via a longer pass. The counter attack is structured and there are concepts to making it effective. The type of pass and type of support are both very important to its success. I will point out though that in Youth Football often the counter attack has no real strategy and so called ‘super coaches’ tend to rely on the physical differences between the youth players. Thank you again to Mike Saif and World Class Coaching for allowing me to contribute to Coach Education around the world. Thank you to my family, Jocelyn, Noah-James, Olivia and Lara for supporting me and my work. Thank you to Luke Shaw for his translation of my Northern English and Giancarlo Maisano for his input and review of the draft works.
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Counter Attacking from different thirds We will look at 3 different areas where a counter attack can start and be developed and worked on. Different types of coaches use different levels of pressure to break down their opponents. Back third This would apply to all types of strategies, for example corner kicks or free kicks would create this moment in a game.
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Middle third This could be winning the bal in the middle third in general play or retreating to the middle third to create an organised press against the opposition’s build up.
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Front third This would could apply if your team is building up and loses the ball then presses quickly to win the ball back, countering the counter. This could also apply to an organised press when the opposition play out from the back.
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Analysis
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CHAPTER 1 – video 1 Analysis The main components of this analysis are: 1.
Via Running with the ball
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Via Longer passing
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Combinations involving the third man
These are tactical methods of counter-attacking the opposition. All three would be very effective especially if they’re worked on and can be varied in the same game. Via Running with the ball Explosive Dribbling
Explosive dribbling allows the player to quickly eat up the space in front of them and run as fast as they can. Again this is maybe where some practice in drill-like situations can help to condition the player to use this skill efficiently. Exercises on running without the ball could be effective, and we would though progress this within the same session to with the ball. Also consider the physical demands of this type of dribbling and do not overwork the players too much in a drill-like component of training. The Art of the Counter Attack
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Explosive Dribbling – Tactical
Movements across the remaining defenders make this very effective because this draws the defenders towards the same player and leaves spaces for other attackers to exploit. At some point this type of dribbling could change to speed dribbling in order to set up the 1v1 situation. Tactical dribbling would only be used if the counter attack is not effective and a player needs to slow and protect the ball while waiting for support.
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Speed Dribbling
Like we mentioned before, the player receives the pass and is marked very tightly. This allows the attacker to turn on the ball and take a first touch to run with the ball.
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He now runs at the defenders drawing many of them towards the ball.
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2. Via Longer passing Long Pass – The through ball
If the attacking player can run behind or in between the remaining defenders, this can be very effective. The general concept of a long through pass would be a diagonal run to a straight pass or a straight run to a diagonal pass.
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The ball bounces into the attacking player’s path. Long Pass – Positional direct
The player above on his first touch receives to protect which sets up the positional direct moment.
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What is Positional Direct? This means it is a controlled long pass into a space that gives the attacker an advantage to get to the ball and lay off to supporting players.
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The player now brings down the ball higher up the pitch and can exploit the opposition’s poor shape.
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3. Combinations involving the third man
Straight ball into space for the player to draw defenders and lay off to supporting players.
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Another straight ball with lay off to support in order to compress the opposition around the ball.
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Now the third man comes into the game and breaks at speed into the space left vacant. Other concepts now come into play like explosive dribbling to get into the final third.
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It is very important now that players are supporting the ball carrier and get into the attacking third so the opportunity can be finished.
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Training Sessions
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CHAPTER 2 – Small-Sided Games
How to Create a Small-Sided Game These are games involving the 8 to 16 players that create situations that will encourage certain movements and technical actions we want to focus and improve. The game can be the teacher - it is now up to the coach to develop Small-Sided Games that create a great love and passion for the game. This also gives the players a chance to try out what they have learnt within the session. In order to develop the best players, the lowest levels of recreational Grassroots football must improve. In many countries, parents take up the coaching jobs of young football teams. They then ‘Google’ “football drills” and receive many ideas on teaching children how to kick a ball. Unfortunately, they teach the children like a technical coach in isolation which is not bringing improvement to the children and they do not have the knowledge or demonstration ability of a technical coach. If these parents were taught simple games that give the children different ways to score and different ways to play, the game would be the teacher. This parent may only facilitate the game but that is fine because the children are playing and enjoying football. Many passing repetitions are in place and the children will learn through many more hours of playing. When the better players move up the ladder, then more educated coaches can start to refine their skills. At all levels, Small-Sided Games work. They work because, if done correctly, players of all ages enjoy them and feel like they’re playing football. If we have targets, goals and are free to play we enjoy the experience and the effort increases. To create a game, think about what technical skill and movement you want to improve. If you want to work on the team switching play and working on their possession, then games with 3 goals work very well. If you want to improve the strikers’ movement in tight spaces centrally, then playing a long narrow field will focus the team on this specific moment in the game. Of course all coaching points and advice from the coach will be needed to get the most out of Small-Sided Games.
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Foundation Stage – Small Sided Games
Game set up End players are the two forwards for each team. They can also support the other team to assist them in starting the build-up. Although this booklet is based on the counter attack, in order to create a quality session, all aspects of the game must be in place. Teams must be taught to build up so the setting is close to the real situation in 11 v 11 games. The concepts of keeping possession How do 4 players support each other in order to keep possession? We can look at this from a tactical point of view and then zoom into the technical aspects. The starting point in 4 v 4 is how do players support the ball and what are their tasks within the game? The language used needs to be simple for younger players. Tactically, you could say “can we make the pitch long and can we make the pitch wide?” Technically, we are looking to face forwards when possible. If we can not face forwards, a straight pass can be played to someone who can see more options. So if we look at two basic passes - the diagonal pass and the straight pass. If a diagonal pass to the left and right is not available, maybe using the straight pass to the middle player could then allow the left and right player to show for the ball. The Art of the Counter Attack
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Starting Point
One of the reasons 4v4 and 5-a-side type games are very good is the competitve situations due to the 1v1 match-ups around the pitch. The players forget about this because it feels like real football – something that is fun and where you will get the best coaching outcomes. The difficulty is that real football is harder for the coach to read. It is much easier for a coach to set up pre-programmed situations (a Drill). This does have its place in developing a footballer, but it must not be the only way he or she is developed. It also depends on the amount of training the player does and how long the season is. This should be how Development Programs are built. To take a full program from another country may not work if that country provides more opportunity to train and play. We start this game with a 3 v 1 in the attacking team’s favour. Please note we can lessen the restrictions here or make them more difficult. • • •
Easy - Allow any of the back 3 players to pass forwards Medium – Allow any of the back 3 players to move forward but two must be outside the grid at one time. Difficult – Only allow the deep player in the main game to pass forwards.
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Ball Possession Concept – Diagonal pass with options left or right
This exercise is looking closer at the simple options of a left and right pass or a diagonal pass. The starting point here is the positioning of the players around the ball - are the players supporting the ball well enough? We are in a situation that makes the game 1v1 in many areas of the field. The attacking player now needs to support the ball (See diagram above). The difficulty for the player is he is marked by a defender. All actions up until the attacking player receives the ball are how good his insight is into the game. I like to talk about this because it is often the bit many technical coaches are forgetting or if they do work on it maybe not enough work is done in random game-like situations. So what does a player need to think about? Their positioning, their movement (to where), their timing of this movement, their body shape at the point of contact, their foot shape so the first touch actually goes where they expect it to go. If we look at this simple football movement, a player may need drill-like progressive constant and variable practice to gradually improve. The player may even need coordination and balance work without the ball in order to adjust their body prior to the first touch. Of course this is all the psyhical components of the movement.
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Ball Possession Concept – Straight pass with option middle
This exerise is looking closer at the simplicity of a straight pass. I believe strongly that players, especially in the front third, need to be able to receive these types of passes. In the diagram above we are passing a shorter pass but these can also be longer passes on the ground between 10 to 20 metres. This is a perfect opportunity for the defender to intercept the ball. Again, the considerations we mentioned in the last page are relevant, their positioning, their movement (to where), their timing of this movement, their body shape at the point of contact, their foot shape so the first touch actually goes where they expect it to go. The attacker can consider other options if they get to the ball first. • One touch back to supporting players • Secure the ball and protect, the players options now depend on the marking by the defender o Defender is loose – Can we receive and face forwards? o Defender is marking tight – Can we turn with the ball? We would look at this within the Core Skill of First Touch • First touch - deception prior • First touch - deception on the first touch The Art of the Counter Attack
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First touch - to face forwards First touch - to pass First touch - to run with the ball First touch - to shoot First touch - to protect
Ball Possession Concept – Straight pass with option middle (Continued)
A very important aspect of the straight pass is deception prior to and on the first touch. Looking at the diagram above, the player has moved to their left in order to ask for a straight ball on the opposite side. This can give the player valuable time and space that could allow them to have a first touch to: • • • •
Face forwards Pass Run with the ball Shoot
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This should be our constant aim – to teach players to understand all of these components of the first touch. If a player struggles to do the above then they need to secure the ball rather than force the ball forwards so their team lose possession. They need to use their first touch to: •
Protect
Once these basic ball possession concepts are in place we can focus on any tactical components like the counter attack. So we will call this the Foundation Stage to this training session.
Stage 1 - 4 v 4 with bouncers
Objective: 4 v 4 with two end players to encourage a Counter Attacking moment Exercise Description: The game starts at the foundation stage, teams build up and defend in the normal way, goals are scored in Ball Possession build up as normal. Bonus Goals are scored if the teams scores from a counter attack. The Art of the Counter Attack
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Equipment: Plenty of Balls 10 x Cones 10 x Bibs Black 10 x Bibs Yellow
The Counter Attack Types
Firstly it is very important to make sure the game works in its basic form. The Attacking team build up using our ball Possession concepts and the Defending team pressure the ball correctly also. Once this is in place we are ready to progress, of course Ball Possession and applying the correct pressure will be constantly worked on through the Youth development years. For this game to work the players simply need to be progressing down the path of the program. The diagram above shows an example of the moment in the game we will work on, the moment the ball is lost. This Small Sided Game can be broken down into three different types of Counter Attacking Subjects. The Counter Attack Small Sided Game: The Art of the Counter Attack
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Via the Dribble – Show the different types of dribbling and how to use them Via Combination Play – Show how to combine with one and two touch passing and also bringing in the third man Via the longer Pass – Show Positional Direct and Direct longer passing options
Session – Counter via Dribbling
In the diagram above you can see the moment when Running with the ball is possible. We can now look at different type of Running with the ball and the technical aspects of each.
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Keep the ball close and release at the last moment to draw a tackle from the opponent or opponents. Speed dribble is a good option if you dribble diagonally across defenders to draw them towards the ball
Tactical Dribbling (Maybe used if the counter attack slows) • Keep the ball on the far side of the opponent and wait for support • Slowing down to add a deceptive movement • Good core strength and balance is required to hold off opponents if the player can’t beat them
Things we need to consider with dribbling are outside the technical elements of the skill. Within this analysis you will see that all players that dribble find space well with good positioning and timing of movement. The other aspect that is very important is the first touch to set up the dribble, pushing it away from the defender or across the front of the defender. Other considerations for a dribble are good core strength because when he does not beat the direct opponent he may have to protect the ball and wait for support. Different types of dribbling and the moments to use the dribbling types are very important. Tactical dribbling is dribbling slower to add deception or to wait for support. Speed dribbling is difficult to defend against and can be used to draw defenders before releasing the ball to a free teammate. Explosive dribbling is running at pace with the ball present, ideally used in counter attacks.
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Coaching Points – Explosive Dribbling
Explosive dribbling Definition • Running into space, the ball is kicked 2 to 5 metres in front and the ball should not slow down the running speed of the player
Firstly we look at the coaching points without the ball, a player sprinting with good running form.
Coaching Points – Speed Dribbling
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Keep the ball close and release at the last moment to draw a tackle from the opponent or opponents. Speed dribble is a good option if you dribble diagonally across defenders to draw them towards the ball
Training session – Counter via Running with the ball
Objective: Creating Counter attacking situations via Running with the ball Exercise Description: Build up through possession, goals scores in a normal way. Create the moment for the possibility for the Counter attack. Coaching Points: • Team – Concepts of Ball possession • Look for moments when a ball can be intercepted • Explode with the ball into space • Run across Defenders with the without the ball • Explosive dribbling to break up the field quickly The Art of the Counter Attack
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Speed dribbling to draw defenders Tactical dribbling if Counter is in effective.
Tactical - It’s about the mentality of the players, recognizing the moment and the movement and support required. Technical - Correct and advise on technical aspects of Running with the ball types. Younger Players – Small 4 v 4 grids are great for younger players to practice. Show them the concepts but keep the language simple can you, can we dribble.
Session – Counter via Combination
In the diagram above you can see the moment when Combination is possible. For 1 touch passing to be effective players need to think quickly and not only move into position quickly but also position their bodies and feet correctly to pass 1 touch to the supporting player. Key Aspects of Combination Counter Attacks: Show for the ball in front of the ball carrier • Starting position • Deceptive movement to lose Defender The Art of the Counter Attack
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Timing of movement Slow to receive Body shape direct the 1 touch pass to the supporting player Foot shape Striking the ball (Part of the foot)
Supporting the ball Carrier If the ball carrier is in a negative situation and cannot face forwards he will need support off his first touch in the counter attack. • • • • • • •
Starting position Deceptive movement to lose Defender Timing of movement Slow to receive Body shape direct the 1 touch pass to the supporting player Foot shape Striking the ball (Part of the foot)
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It is also about attacking, changing the mentality of the players and switching them on to opportunities. Reading the game, seeing the team cues of movement and shape to support the Counter attack. Reading the game is easier if the team is taught to understand the playing style or concepts of possession. Movement off the ball It is crucial this run is timed correctly, otherwise players can be caught offside or have a defender right next to them. Players will move to support the ball carrier or will move to break into a situation for a through ball. If this is worked on it will also improve Striking the ball – through balls. It will allow the coach to work on technical aspects with the player in game like situations. Once the timing of the run to a through ball is correct the players should explode into the space. Straight runs behind the defence for a diagonal pass, runs across the defenders for a straight pass. It is very important you praise players for making positive runs, players can become frustrated if the pass does not reach them or the ball carrier does not see the runs. All of these things take time to improve and players need game like situations and positive coaching to believe and stay positive. • • • • • •
Starting position Deceptive movement to lose Defender Timing of movement Explode into space Look at the ball movement unless its into space in front. Stay positive, you may need to make 10 runs or more before one is successful
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Training session – Counter via Combinations
Objective: Creating Counter attacking situations via Combination play Exercise Description: Build up through possession, goals scores in a normal way. Create the moment for the possibility for the Counter attack. Coaching Points: • Team – Concepts of Ball possession • Look for moments when a ball can be intercepted • Support the ball carrier • Time supporting movement to lose defender • Adjust body position to face the next possible pass • Supporting players look for third man support opportunities • Explode and show positive movement • Ball Carriers be positive and try the through balls Tactical - It’s about the mentality of the players, recognizing the moment and the movement and support required. Technical - Correct and advise on technical aspects of combination play, 1 and 2 touch passing.
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Younger Players – Small 4 v 4 grids are great for younger players to practice. Show them the concepts but keep the language can you show so the player can see you.
Session – Counter via the Longer Pass
In the diagram above we show using the longer pass to for through ball. Often this works well on the switch if the ball is played into the weak side after it is won on a congested side. Key Aspects of longer Counter Attacks: Supporting the ball Carrier If the ball carrier is not pressed and can see forwards with time to deliver this should courage a runner. • • • •
Starting position Timing of movement Straight run, keep an eye of the ball carrier Explode into space
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Ball Carrier The ball carrier must now be alert and on his first touch be looking for longer pass options. Technical coaching points working on the player striking the ball over distance are now important. This would be Striking the ball long into the space for a runner. • • •
First touch Head up to see the game Striking the ball long into space
In the diagram above we show using the longer pass to a player that can drop it to a supporting player. We can this positional direct, the receiving player basically moves to receive a longer pass just to give it to a player facing forwards. Movement of far player • • • • •
Starting position Deceptive movement to lose Defender Timing of movement Explode into space Slow to receive
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Protect the ball and do not allow the defender to intercept Look to head, chest or side volley a pass to supporting players.
Football should be played on the ground but it is also very important to teach players to receive balls that are not always perfect. Show the team how to turn a difficult pass into a successful pass. Long balls are a shortcut and should be used to surprise the opposition. Positional Direct should be taught to all youth players because it is still a type of pass that can allow the team to keep possession.
In the diagram above we show using the longer pass to a player so he can flick it on to supporting runners. We can this Direct, the receiving player is just looking to flick it on to players who run beyond. Supporting players need to anticipate and gamble to break onto the second ball. This is not a tactic that is recommended in Youth football, it should be use rarely but players must at least understand the concept. Movement of far player • • •
Starting position Deceptive movement to lose Defender Timing of movement
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Explode into space Jump of a single leg on the move If you cannot win it at least challenge the defender so he cannot get a clean header.
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Run beyond Stay positive and anticipate the next ball
Important note: For younger players I would introduce them to the concept of the longer ball, the switch or positional direct. I would though stop them if it is over used, this could have a major negative impact on their development. Success does not mean it should be used on a regular basis, players need to player possession based football via running with the ball and combination play through ball possession concepts. DO NOT OVER USE EVEN IF IT WORKS
Training session – Counter via Longer passing
Objective: Creating Counter attacking situations via the longer pass Exercise Description:
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Build up through possession, goals scores in a normal way. Create the moment for the possibility for the Counter attack.
Coaching Points: • Team – Concepts of Ball possession • Look for moments when a ball can be intercepted Show the longer pass through ball (The Switch) Longer pass into space for the runner on the weak side Show the Longer pass Positional Direct Longer pass to a far player so he can bring down and pass to supporting players
Show the longer pass Direct Pass into the air so the far player can flick on to runners Technical Work on first touch and Striking the ball over distance.
Session – the Counter Attack Combining all
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In the diagram above we have added inside wingers to both teams and fullbacks on the outside zones. All aspects of the Counter Attack can now be practiced Via Running with the ball • Explosive Dribbling • Speed Dribbling • Tactical Dribbling Via Combination Play • 1 touch passing • 2 touch passing • Third man running Via the Longer Pass • The Switch • Positional Direct • Direct
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Progression 1 Only the fullbacks are allowed in the wide zones, fullbacks should follow the play tactically so they also get the necessary conditioning for their position. Inside wingers – This allows for the team to develop ball possession concepts in congested areas, it also create opportunities for the fullbacks to receive on the run in space out wide.
Other key concepts now can be used, a very useful tool with over lapping fullbacks is the early ball behind the defense. Fullback Coaching Points • • • •
Explode into the space Watch the ball so to adjust your run to be able to have a good first touch First touch must set up the pass Look to pass low behind the defenders or high beyond to the far runner
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Progression to a normal game
A normal 11 v 11 game with a key focus on the Counter attack. Like we have mentioned the foundation stage must set about each team focusing on keeping possession and building up well. This allows the coach to improve every aspect of the team from keep possession to defending as a team and individual defending. If a quality periodization program is in place every aspect of the game will be gradually worked on, this will add great quality to this and all other specific training sessions. Games should also be used to improve the team, add subjects to games, add tactical and technical demands to improve your players. If youth players moving into performance phase have other objectives apart from winning the outcomes on their development can increase ten fold. If it is just about winning in youth than direct will work very well, if it is about development than ball possession concepts and every minor detail within technical and tactical should be taught with and without the ball. The best teams can controlled possession and Counter attack with great speed and thought. To develop a footballer and his team we must look to improve in all the key moments.
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Ball possession Opposition to Ball Possession Ball Possession Opposition Ball Possession to Ball Possession Opposition Set pieces for and against
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