Attacking support play
This session is played with quick tempo – passing, link play and support play to create fast combinations that can be deadly in the final third MORE
Support
Time: 30 | Age groups: U12-U16, U17+
Aims and outcomes
Players will understand:
- How support fits into the principles of play
- What is meant by support
- The different ways to support
- How support fits into tactics
The team will benefit from:
- Understanding why they focus on
certain skills and tactics in training - Knowing how to attack more effectively
in a game situation
What you'll need
Different class types required different resources. This table sets out what we think you'll need in each scenario, but feel free to amend it if you find something that works for you.
| Lesson plan | Slides | Presentation notes | Handout | Online course | Quiz | Activities | |
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| Online class | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Offline class | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | ||
| Before training | Y | Y | |||||
| During training | Y | Y |
Resources
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Activities
When you've delivered the class you'll want to embed the learning with some practical activities. We recommend trying some or all of the activities below in your coaching sessions to put the theory into practice.
Argentina midfield support
When a team is on the attack it is vital midfield support is quick and the passes are the correct weight and into space. MORE
Dribble and underlap support
Simple set up to show players how to make supporting runs with the player on the ball and adds a bit of creativity into the mix with subtle additions like backheels. MORE
The Conductor
Players can get great experience by analysing a game as it is being played. This is a simple defence game - if players can work out the best positions for defenders to be in to stop attacks, it will help them when they are in that situation in matches MORE
