TOPIC / THEME

Individual Attacking Techniques - Combinations

Progression 4 - Wall Pass

DESCRIPTION OF PRACTICE (TECHNIQUE / SKILL)

WALL PASS -- 1 v 1 (+1)

Two players combine to make a wall pass to complete a successful Attack against One Defender. Practice involves a good first pass - good control to receive - movement

ORGANISATION

Players play in a 15 x 12 metre grid With two 5 metre end zones

1. Red player in end zone plays pass into partner to control

2. Zone player runs into central area to support team mate

3. Central receiver attacks defender to draw them in

4. Support player times run - & distance -to receive a 1-2- wall pass

5.Support player plays return 1 touch pass behind defender

6. Other player accelerates into space to complete final pass

KEY OBSERVATION

Starting Positions - see defender and see ball

Pace of first pass - gives time to receiver to control & assess defenders position

Dribble at Defender - take the ball inside - angle and distance of dribble

Commit Defender - disguise your intentions - dribble or pass?

Timing, Angle, Distance, pace of pass - defender must be “cut out” - 1 touch

Movement behind Defender - Other player must exploit space created

7. Accelerate away from defender

NOTES

Coach good counter movement to create space and time to get a good angle to receive

Show open body position - head up to assess defenders position

Decision making - Positive Attitude to “take defender on” - go at them

Awareness of support player - must be a definite 1 touch move at pace

= Pass / = Run off the ball to receive

5m

15 x 12m

5m

Practical Coaching

Session Planner

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