Play Like Iceland – Role of the Playmaker
1. Possession Box
- 4 v 2 + 1 playmaker
- 2 defenders look to win the ball cleanly
- if they do Blue becomes defender in a 2 v 1 situation
- White’s job is to keep possession and attempt to use the playmaker; Blue as much as possible
Key Tips
- Play to the play maker’s safe side
- Communicate before the pass e.g. “bounce/turn”
- Play maker scan
2. 6-7 Players
- Middle players receive from their team and pass through to the opposite end
- Possession turnover
Progression
- 2 v 1 in the middle with a floating play maker
- Rotate roles
Key Tips
- Create space away from the flow of the lateral pass
- Go/show, show/go, hide/slide movements
- Beat the defender 1 v 1 if needed
3. Counter attacking
- 1 playmaker zone (only the playmaker can operate in here)
- Blue attacks goal, White defends goal and counter attack through the poles
Key Tips
- Playmaker create space to receive on the back foot
- Playmaker drives with the ball: if engaged by the defender play round them. If the defence retreat, shoot from distance
- Be creative with passing, add disguise
