Attacking Over the Flanks By Brian Pitts

Model Session Warm up – Groups of 3 (Unrestricted) Wall pass, overlaps, double pass 1st Activity – 7-0 Shadow Play Focus on combinations on flanks (Show different types to team and let them work through these without pressure.) Build to 7-3 w/keeper and counter goals (or targets) for defense Strikers working together (playing within 10-15 yards of each other). 4/3/2019

Model Session (continued) 2nd Activity – 7-5 w/Keeper and Counter Goals for Defense Combinations on the flanks Checking runs from strikers Crossing runs in box 9v9 Game w/Keepers Emphasis still on attacking from flank 4/3/2019

Types of Crosses Bending ball Driven ball Lofted ball 4/3/2019

Types of Combinations Overlap Wall pass, 1-2, give and go. Double pass 4/3/2019

Types of Runs in box 4/3/2019

Major Coaching Points Create width in attack. Technical aspects of passing and receiving in wide positions. Proper crossing technique and type – Tactical Application of Technique (TAT). Proper runs and timing of runs in box. Finishing technique. 4/3/2019

Attacking Principles Penetration Support Mobility Width Length Improvisation 4/3/2019

Concepts for teaching tactics Transition Counter goals. Vision Head on a swivel. Communication Verbal, Non-verbal. Speed of Play How quickly do you execute combination? Timing? 4/3/2019

Attacking over the flanks