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Dave Jones CARDIFF CITY
Liverpudlian Dave Jones stepped into management in 1995 after his playing career was cut short by injury.
Success in his first job as youth-team coach at Stockport County saw him elevated up to the position of first- team manager, and he guided the club to what is now the npower Championship, as well as the 1997 League Cup semi-finals.
After a spell at Southampton, Jones joined Wolverhampton Wanderers in January 2001, and he oversaw the club’s return to the top division for the first time in almost two decades. Jones and Wolves parted company in 2004 but he made a quick return to the game with Cardiff City.
He took the south Wales club to the 2008 FA Cup Final, and a year later they missed out on the Championship play-offs only on goal difference.
They went even better last season, finishing fourth, but lost 3-2 to Blackpool in the play-off final. The club are well tipped to finally make it to the Barclays Premier League this season though.
also invite an additional attacker and defender to create a 2v2.
What are the key things to look for technically/ tactically?
Repeating this move provokes good decision making by defenders. We look for balance, quick feet, and the ability to stay upright. Good defenders restrict either time or space, will direct attackers away from goal, and are aware of the danger of follow- ups resulting from goalkeeper saves.
How would you put this into a game situation?
Mark out a pitch 40x50 yards, the length divided into two 25- yard halves. Add in 18-yard lines - offsides apply at this point. Play 6v6, using a keeper at each end, with six attackers starting in the middle sandwiched by two banks of three defenders.
Attackers link up to create space, and overload situations. They should try to remain in their respective left/centre/ right channels - if they stray outside, they only have one touch. Defenders need to make quick decisions - when to mark the player and when to mark space.
When a move comes to an end, play switches direction and the six attackers now look to score in the other goal.
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Defenders need to organise blocks despite a 6v3 overload
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The middle bank of six attackers combine
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A new move starts by switching play to the other end
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