Play Like Wales – Counter Attacking

Themed Games: Attacking in 2’s

• Players are split into 2 teams – 1 team attacks north, the other south
• Players will always attack in 2′s
• Players can only score in the ‘score zone’ marked by poles

1. Golden Rules – The player who shoots must touch the ‘bar or post’ before they rejoin the game and defend
2. Once the attacking team have scored/ missed the other team attack straight away – leaving a 2 v 1 situation with a RECOVERING DEFENDER
3. Players will always finish back at their end and swap sides each go
4. Coach varies which side (right or left) the ball starts from

Key Tips

• Attack with pace and intent before the recovery defender rejoins to make a 2 v 2
• Pass only if your team mate is in a better scoring position than you!
• Promote counter attacking when the ball is turned over

Themed Games: Players in Control

• 2 teams
• Players are in control as to how many players they send out onto the pitch per go
• A team can send 1 player out or all of the players
• If a team score with just 1 of their players out they would score maximum points (e.g. 6) if they send out all their players and score they would score a basic minimum of 1 point
• First team to 15 points wins
• Players must run around the pole on the nearest corner before they enter the pitch
• Coach serves the ball into the middle of the pitch

Progressions

• Coach determines which team is defending and counter attacking
• Defensive team send out 1 less player than the attackers each time to promote counter attack

Key Tips

• Delay, deflect, intercept, and travel with the ball
• Players sprint into attacking positions to receive the ball
• Run past the ball carrier

2 equal teams

• There is always an overload
• The player who has a shot and misses is the player who stands at the pole. They will be replaced by the next player who fails with a shot at goal
• 3 v 2
• Continuous play for 4 minutes
• Players have 10 seconds to score a goal, on indirect free kick will be given to the other team if the time lapses

Progression

• Limit touches per individual
• Team has only 4 passes to score

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