Play Like Wales – Counter Attacking
Themed Games: Attacking in 2’s
- Players are split into 2 teams – 1 team attacks north, the other south
- Players will always attack in 2’s
- Players can only score in the ‘score zone’ marked by poles
- Golden Rules – The player who shoots must touch the ‘bar or post’ before they rejoin the game and defend
- Once the attacking team have scored/ missed the other team attack straight away – leaving a 2 v 1 situation with a RECOVERING DEFENDER
- Players will always finish back at their end and swap sides each go
- Coach varies which side (right or left) the ball starts from
Key Tips
- Attack with pace and intent before the recovery defender rejoins to make a 2 v 2
- Pass only if your team mate is in a better scoring position than you!
- Promote counter attacking when the ball is turned over
Themed Games: Players in Control
- 2 teams
- Players are in control as to how many players they send out onto the pitch per go
- A team can send 1 player out or all of the players
- If a team score with just 1 of their players out they would score maximum points (e.g. 6) if they send out all their players and score they would score a basic minimum of 1 point
- First team to 15 points wins
- Players must run around the pole on the nearest corner before they enter the pitch
- Coach serves the ball into the middle of the pitch
Progressions
- Coach determines which team is defending and counter attacking
- Defensive team send out 1 less player than the attackers each time to promote counter attack
Key Tips
- Delay, deflect, intercept, and travel with the ball
- Players sprint into attacking positions to receive the ball
- Run past the ball carrier
2 equal teams
- There is always an overload
- The player who has a shot and misses is the player who stands at the pole. They will be replaced by the next player who fails with a shot at goal
- 3 v 2
- Continuous play for 4 minutes
- Players have 10 seconds to score a goal, on indirect free kick will be given to the other team if the time lapses
Progression
- Limit touches per individual
- Team has only 4 passes to score
