TOPIC / THEME: Attacking Skills

Running with the ball in a small sided game (6v6)

DESCRIPTION OF PRACTICE:
A 6v6 small sided game. A simple demonstration of game organization, management and control using Q&A technique to improve players understanding of the key factors relating to running with the ball in a real game situation. Running with the ball should lead to an end product; dribbling, passing or shooting. This session should clearly identify the need for demonstration and rehearsal in clearly and accurately recreated situations.
ORGANISATION:
60 X 40 6 V 6 (1-2-2-1)	A SSG (6v6) including GKs on an area roughly 60x40 depending on age, ability and previous experience of the players. Start position can be from the Goalkeepers. A player may only move into the next third when in possession by running with the ball. This creates an overload and should replicate the effects of running with the ball in the full 11V11 game. Explain control methods for the game. Work through key factors in logical sequence

KEY OBSERVATION FACTORS:

Create space as a team (Mobility, Width & Depth) Clear space as an individual to allow a team mate to run into it with the ball.(penetration) Receiving techniques (body position, first touch, quality of touch, to run with the ball) Technique of running with the ball. ( Using the laces, few touches, keep ball out of feet) End product( Pass ,shot, dribble)

NOTES:

This is all about getting into position to receive and controlling the ball effectively on one touch to run quickly with the ball to exploit space and create and overload or to penetrate. The run must have an end product. Emphasize the team element to create these situations.

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