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MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE
How doI progress the session?
Nigel Clough DERBY COUNTY
Nigel Clough famously followed in the footsteps of his late father Brian when stepping into the managerial hotseat at Derby County in January 2009. Clough Senior had been in charge of the Rams between 1967 and 1973.
Prior to joining the npower Championship club, Nigel had served a long apprenticeship at Burton Albion - in 10 years taking the club from the Southern League to the verge of the Football League.
As a player, he began his career at Nottingham Forest in 1984. An offensive midfielder, he went on to play for Liverpool, Manchester City and Sheffield Wednesday, in total exceeding 650 career appearances, including 32 for England.
After a long spell at Burton, Clough took over at Derby, edging the club away from relegation danger in his first season. He has since steadied the ship at Pride Park despite the recent loss of key man Kris Commons to Celtic.
“As soon as players move into the attacking third, passing or shooting decisions need to be made.”
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Progressing to three- touch then two-touch ensures that everybody wants the ball, is moving and is involved. Moving forward, players can only score whilst keeping possession, then only when keeping the ball and passing it to a third man.
What are the key things to look for technically/ tactically?
Players must make short passes, draw in the opposition by switching play and use the whole area. This requires a good first touch, excellent movement, and vision. Players should be thinking what they’re going to do before they receive the ball.
How doI put this into a game situation?
We play 8v8 in a 60x40- yard area with a goal at each end. The white team’s aim is to keep possession (two-touch) while reds must score as many goals as they can (unlimited touches).
With just two scoring targets, attackers must now hold the ball longer before fashioning chances. If a goal is scored, the attack is directed at the other goal. The team that keeps possession has to make the pitch as big as possible, while the scoring team must press when out of possession. Switch team roles every five minutes.
KEY
Ball movement
Player movement
Dribble
In the game, reds draw whites towards one goal before switching long to attack the other end
3b KEY
Ball movement
Player movement
Dribble
Playing the possession game, whites spread the playing area with plentiful off-the-ball movement
2b KEY
Ball movement
Player movement
Dribble
Players must move to find space, supporting to offer one-touch lay-offs
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