DEVELOP INDIVIDUAL LEADING SKILLS: CHANGE OF SPEED, DIRECTION, TIMING, PRESENTING FOR THE PASS
PLAYERS
3+ PLAYERS
SPACE
HALF-FIELD
EQUIPMENT
5+ BALLS
EXPLANATION:
X1 initiates play with lateral pass to X2.
X2 receives the ball moving forward, tracking with ball in option position to make a pass.
X3 leads across in front of ball, angling run forward. X3 leads inside, signaling for the ball, and then to the outside again.
On the second lead (to the outside), X2 passes the ball into space for X3 to run onto.
VARIATIONS:
X3 receives the pass on the inside lead, instead of the outside lead.
Add passive defender (or coach), and challenge X2 to make correct pass to X3 when he is open on either left or right side.
COACHING POINTS:
As X3 runs upfield, he makes sharp lateral movements and accelerates as he turns, signaling for the ball. The sharp turn will help the attacker to get open.
X2 carries the ball in option position with vision upfield, watching for signal from X3 and passing at the correct time.
Pass from X2 to X3 should be into X3’s running path (in front) so X3 can accelerate on to the ball.
EVALUATION:
Change of speed and change of direction should be the focus of the upfield leads. X3’s movement should be aggressive and fluid.
Connection between X2 and X3 is important as play moves forward: visual signals/contact should be continuous.
PROGRESSION:
LTT: place cones in lines for X3 to run across and around, to help with running/leading lines going forward.
TTC & TTW: Active defender covers X3 as he leads to get open.
