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Warm-Up: 3 goal game Phase 1: Build the attack Phase 1: Build the Attack Game:

Warm-Up: 3 goal game Focus on Switching Play: Play 5v 2 in grid one and objective of the 5 players is to play ball quickly (within 3 passes) to opposite grid. Coaching Points: 1) Make playing area as large as possible 2) Move ball quickly - speed of play 3) Constantly scan to see forward player 4) Play quickly forward Focus on building play from the back versus pressing and counter-attacking. Building play from the back: 1) Play through the thirds 2) Passing detail 3) Timing of runs/timing of passes 4) Speed of play Counter-attacking: 1) Press on cues - 1st touch or play backwards 2) Make play predictable 3) Play forward quickly when win possession Game:

Warm-up: 3 goal game. Focus on scanning, passing detail, movement off ball, switching play, communication Technical Practice: Two CB's play across and then into DMF, who set's up overlapping CB's to play to STR, who set's up pass for shot on goal. Coaching Points: 1) Passing - pace/accuracy/timing 2) Play forward/run forward 3) Speed of play 4) Finish - hit the target Focus on transition: Both teams have a ball each. Emphasis on when to attack, when to keep possession, when to win ball from opposition. Coaching Points: 1) Create space to maintain possession 2) Play forward at earliest opportunity 3) Create overloads to create goal-scoring opportunities 4) Decision-making: when to press opponents to win possession Game: