1. Attacking Over the Flanks
By Brian Pitts

2. 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 yards of each other).
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3. 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
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4. Types of Crosses
Bending ball
Driven ball
Lofted ball
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5. Types of Combinations Overlap Wall pass, 1-2, give and go. Double pass
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6. Types of Runs in box
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7. 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.
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8. Attacking Principles Penetration Support Mobility Width Length
Improvisation
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9. 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?
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10. Attacking over the flanks