01-P4 · Technical practice · U12 up to adult
Technical Passing: Attacking Centrally
Technical Passing: Attacking Centrally is a technical practice for U12 up to adult teams (12 players, 10 × 25 yards) that works on passing, movement and finishing.
Practice 4 of theme 1 Attacking Centrally, is a technical passing practice that develops player combinations to finish.
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1:11 - Age group
- U12 up to adult
- Players
- 12 players
- Area
- 10 × 25 yards (1/8 Pitch)
- Time
- 15–30 minutes
- Goalkeeper
- Yes
- Coaches
- 1
- Practice type
- Technical practice
- Coach level
- Intermediate (C Licence)
How it's set up
Practice 4 of theme 1 Attacking Centrally, is a technical passing practice that develops player combinations to finish. With 3 players working in each direction, the first pass is played by the goalkeeper into player 1, who sets player 2, who then plays a direct pass into player 3 who is positioned in an advanced area of the pitch. Player 3 will then set player 1 who looks to finish in 2 touches, each player follows their pass ready for the next sequence, with the finishing player joining the opposite group.
Key coaching points
- Progress to use a single ball with all 6 players involved in each passing combination, alternating the direction after each attack.
- Focus on the weight of the pass, timing of movement and developing player creativity.
Also in the full practice
- 1 progression to make it harder as your players improveIn Club
- 2 player questions to check understanding during the practiceIn Club
- The coach-led video (1:11) how to set it up and deliver itIn Club
- Add it to your team's Dugout drop it into a session plan with your warm-up and gameIn Club
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