PLAY LIKE BELGIUM

PURPOSE:

To improve fast break attack.

SET UP:

Field 20x30m – demarcated halfway line. 3 small goals on either side of field (evenly spaced). 

ACTION:

4v4 in one half of field 1v1 in opposite half. Attackers start from own goal line – keeping possession until pass can be played to lone striker in opposite half.

If the Striker gets the ball he looks to turn and beat the defender. Team mattes support and defenders recover leaving 1v1 in the other half (repeat the process).

Opponents position by shifting and screening the forward pass until they have an opportunity to press as a unit.

MAKE HARDER:

Increase the number of attacking players and press with fewer defenders (advanced players)

COACHING TIPS:

Defending team: Recognize triggers to initiate press, win possession and attack at speed to score. Communication and organisation of each other. Direct opponents by using body position.

Attacking: Keep possession until opportunity arises to play ball forward to striker – support striker at speed to outnumber opponents or to become 4v4 in opposite half. (Counter attack)