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Attacking Pattern of Play

The transition between defence and attack is a vital time for your team to be at their most potent. Create patterns of play to take advantage of the space in the opposition defence and develop your players to make the best decisions to attack with pace.

WHAT'S IN THE SESSION?

Session focused on developing attacking patterns from back to front/when transition occurs.
Players will develop ideas and mental images of attacking patterns & how best to penetrate the opposition in advanced areas.
Creating space – width, depth, length, timing of movement, decision making, and intelligent play on and off the ball.
The session is aimed at players between the ages of U17 – U21.
Half pitch practice.

To coach and develop players technical and tactical understanding of a variety of attacking patterns of play. For players to understand their roles and responsibilities both on and off the ball when attacking.

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