TOPIC / THEME: Team Attacking in the Attacking 1/3 - Blind Side Runs - Functional Practice

Exploiting space created on the blind side of opponents in a functional practice

DESCRIPTION OF PRACTICE:
A simple functional practice to rehearse the angle and timing of runs to exploit space with emphasis on space behind opponents.
ORGANISATION:
	A rotational practice where players attack central cones in banks of three to execute a blind side run and finish with a shot. A variety of passing combinations is practiced all resulting the final pass for a blind side run The quality of the pass and timing of runs to prevent offside and produce an end product is critical in the early stages

KEY OBSERVATION FACTORS:

Quality of passing (Time, weight, accuracy and disguise) Angle of runs Timing of runs End product and follow up

NOTES:

This is a simple introduction to the concept of blind side runs. Practice and rehearsal of the technical aspects is emphasized here. Develop the session to involve real defenders in a 3v2 where selection and decision making become critical.

CONTINUATION: Team Attacking in the Attacking 1/3 - Blind Side Runs - Functional Practice

Exploiting space created on the blind side of opponents in a functional practice

ORGANISATION: Development using opponents in a 3v2

A rotational practice where players attack 2 defenders in banks of three to execute a blind side run and finish with a shot. A variety of passing combinations is practiced all resulting the final pass for a blind side run The quality of the pass and timing of runs to prevent offside and produce an end product is critical. Emphasis should be placed on the decision making and sometimes a combination other than a blind side run is preferable because of the way the opponents defend

Practical Coaching

Session Planner

---