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Youth
4. 7V7 + 2 GKS
» 2 teams of 7 play 5v6 + target / 2 centerbacks
» When the 6 win the ball try to play target, 5 try to win ball back
» When play target, target must play teammate in neutral zone, then the team advances forward and changes grids, trying to score in small goals. Offside is called.
Coaching Points:
» Transition moment... » Organized defending, be patient, get behind the ball... » Moment the ball is won, can you play forward? » If you can’ t who can you play that can play forward? Quality of the 1st pass
4. 7V7 + 2 GKS
» No conditions » Did the session / our coaching improve performance?
Qualities of Counterattack Team( 11) S’ s Strategy / Starting positions; Steal the ball; See the picture; Surprise; Swift Solutions; Send it / Speed; Support / Stretch Superior # s or Solo attack Sometimes; Switch point of penetration if needed; Sustain attack so it doesn’ t Stall; Secure- Safe- Shape; Score / Start over( keep possession)
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