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I think many on here understand the importance of working on shadow play (attacking patterns) to develop passing sequences that can be used in games. There are several examples provided and in some form, what I’m about to suggest is even covered, but not entirely outlined yet, so I thought I’d share with you some things I’ve done to improve technical execution of passing and movement off the ball, speed of play, and competitive spark.
As your teams develop consistency in their Set Tactical Training (building from the back) start the patterns a few passes in. 3four3 demonstrates having a pattern played immediately from the back (2) to the winger (7) and running variations from these points of the pattern. Then the pattern is run on the left side.
What I have done, is run the pattern, but a distinct left side and distinct right side, both sides playing at the same time. Means you will have to have two 6’s and two 9’s, one of each assigned to either a left or right side. You’ll initially get more repetitions in compared to before alternating which side starts.
Now you have the ability to also have both sides compete with each other. On go, both sides initiate the attacking pattern, completing every pass and every movement off the ball. The side that wins is the side that scores first. There are no goal keepers for obvious reasons (two shots coming in at the same time, not good).
First team to 5 wins the activity, losing side has to do a punishment.
Some variations, you may work on three attacking patterns, then come competitive match time, make it the choice of the players during each run, which play will be done. This encourages communication and also reading of the play so the players get into the right positions for the play to be successful. As the coach, you’re the judge. If the play is shoddy, call it out, don’t allow a goal, ect.
This has been a tremendous help in getting the speed of play up while engaging every player to be competitive instead of just going through the motions of a “drill”.
This is really helpful as I’m trying to sort out how to increase the intensity and realism of our shadow play STT. Thanks and I will be trying this next week with our U-11’s. Paul
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