Football Association of Ireland

Attacking Match Day

Attacking with Midfield 3 and Forward with transition to defend

Phase of Play practice designed to improve the combinations and movement of the Midfield and Forward based on a 7 v 7 Small Sided Game with formation 2-3-1.

Key objectives

Starting Positions – Midfield 3 one Holding Midfielder (6) and 2 advanced Midfielders (8 & 10), Center Forward in between Center Backs
Midfielder’s movement to receive, look to play forward, open body shape.
Quality of pass, accuracy and pace
Players looking to receive ball in between and behind opposition
Use combination play to create scoring opportunities
Transition to defend can we win it back as quickly as possible?

Organisation

Area: 40 metres x 35 metres
In Yellow 3 Midfielders + 1 Forward V In Blue Goalkeeper + 2 Defenders + 3 Midfielders
2 Target Yellow players standing in the gates
Yellow team attack the Goal, Blue team in possession must score by playing the ball to one of 2 Yellow target players in gates, they can then join in the attack (Center Backs)

Session details

Attacking
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