Attacking Principles of Play

Three zone touch: Training the “apply pressure” principle of...

in Attacking Principles of Play, Small-sided games

Applying pressure is an often-misunderstood principle of play, with coaches often equating it to scoring points in attack or turning a ball over in defence. Whilst applying pressure will commonly be the precursor to these actions, the principle relates more to the exploitation of time and space in attack, and the denial of these in defence. In the following game, we look to explore these ideas. MORE

Pitch invaders game for go forward

in Attacking Principles of Play, Small-sided games

Despite being the most fundamental attacking and defensive principles of play, getting a team to Go Forward can often be a challenge. Use a game of Pitch Invaders to emphasise the importance of this principle. MORE

Gain Possession

in Attacking Principles of Play, Lesson Plans

This class will help your players master the basic tactics and skills associated with Gain Possession, one of the Attacking Principles of Play. MORE

Apply Pressure to Score

in Attacking Principles of Play, Lesson Plans

This class will help your players master the basic tactics and skills associated with Applying Pressure, one of the Attacking Principles of Play. MORE

Continuity

in Attacking Principles of Play, Lesson Plans

This class will help your players master the basic tactics and skills associated with Continuity, one of the Attacking Principles of Play. MORE

Support

in Attacking Principles of Play, Lesson Plans

This class will help your players master the basic tactics and skills associated with Support, one of the Attacking Principles of Play. MORE