IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
WEST BROMWICH ALBION
Roberto Di Matteo
Attacking Aims
Overview:
This session improves and develops attacking balance when going forward.
Often we have to switch play or break out at pace, and it’s important that we retain structure and don’t become one- dimensional. To help achieve this we adopt our club philosophy of utilising the full width of the pitch when attacking. We will practise this in training in the same way that we construct it in a match situation, ensuring that players understand how and when to move the ball from one side of the pitch to the other.
This session has led to the creation of numerous goalscoring chances in the Premier League this season - even against the top sides - and we will practise it in training at least once a week.
ATTACKINGAIMS
SET-UP AREA
45x40 yards with four marked boxes in each of corners EQUIPMENT
Cones, balls NUMBER OF PLAYERS
18 (9v9)
What do I get the players to do?
Splitting the playing area in two, all players begin in one half of the pitch with the exception of two target men - one for each side - who are located in the other half. The team starting with possession must complete a minimum of four passes before transferring the ball to their target man who is positioned in a small boxed area at the other end of the pitch. Defenders must close down space in trying to prevent the switch.
In making their passes, the attacking team can utilise a ‘floating’ team-mate, who is positioned off one side of the pitch and is free to play along the touchline up to the halfway mark. He cannot be tackled.
“Players must show good technique given the tight passing environment.”
When a switch is successfully made and the target man receives possession, all players move to the other half. Here again, four passes must be made before a switch to the other half, where the former floating player is now fixed in a boxed area. Should an interception be made though, it is now the defenders’ turn to build ‘pass and switch’ moves.
08 Elite Soccer: The Collectors’ Series Volume 1 KEY
Ball movement
Player movement
Dribble
Using their ‘floating’ player, the red team attempts to make four passes
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2 KEY
Ball movement
Player movement
Dribble
The switch to the target man is made, and players move to the other half of the pitch
3 KEY
Ball movement
Player movement
Dribble
The target man is now ‘floating’, helping his side construct another four passes
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