When to Play Forward: Opportunities to make a forward pass Opportunities to beat a player in a 1v1 Opportunities to score Opportunities to start a attack When we have created space on one area of the pitch When we in being pressured in our area of the pitch When we receive the ball and we have space in front of us When we can run with the ball/dribble When we see an opportunity to use combinations When we can start a counter attack When the opposing team aren’t putting pressure on When we are not being tightly marked When not to Play Forward: When we cannot pass forwards When we cannot beat a player 1v1 or a number of defenders When we have to shield the ball When we receive the ball with our back to goal When there is limited space on one side of the pitch When we are being pressured by the opposing team When we receive the ball and see no space in front of us When we wish to change the point of the attack When the opposing team are putting high pressure on us When we cannot run with the ball/dribble When the players in forward positions cannot be found When we are being tightly marked

3 2 When & When not to play forward 1 2 – When & When not to play forwards 1 ball – blues vs. yellows + red as neutral players (rotate teams) Can use outside players to help keep possession. Blues are working laterally to score. Yellows are working horizontally to score. (But can pass to outside players to keep ball.) Score a point for every time you get it one of the neutral players you are aiming for. Rotate teams to allow an equal opportunity Add competition – who can keep the ball for the longest amount of passes? 1 2 1 - Developing When & When not to play forwards Separate groups into 3 teams Red’s & blues on perimeter; can move along their side of the box, receive and play to any other available colour inside the circle (below waist height) Yellows –Have to try and receive the ball and recognise when they can play through the circle and when they can’t. Rotate teams around to allow equal opportunities Add competition – who can get the most passes in 45 seconds? (whilst trying to recognise when & when not to play forward (Through the Thirds) Game Yellows vs. Reds (playing in central area – blues two GK’s 2v1/1v2 in the defending & attacking areas with a 2v2 in the middle. Players can play forward into their attacking area & them or their team mate can support the attacking player. Recognise when & where to play forwards 3 3 - When & When not to play forward Skill 1 ball per blue – blues vs. yellows & red as neutral players (rotate teams) The blue players have to try & receive the ball & recognise when & when not to play forwards. Defenders have to try and win the ball from the blues if they do; they receive a point & have to try and protect the ball for as long as they can. Rotate players after they have played. Add competition who can go through the game without giving the ball away?

Challenges + Coaching to help your players Challenges relating to theme Other Challenges relating to individual 1. Try to have shoulders facing forwards before you receive the ball Try to communicate with a player before receiving the ball 1b. Try to play a pass only when the receiver has communicated 2. Try to sneak a look before you receive the ball 2b. Try to communicate once you are ready to receive the ball When you can try to play forwards with your first touch 2b. When you can’t play forwards try to play back with your first touch 3. Recognise when to play forwards 3b. Recognise when to play back 3. Try to play to the players feet 3b. Recognise before playing the pass if the receiver can play forwards or not 4. Try to let the ball run across body when playing forwards 4b. Try to receive the ball on your back foot when playing forwards 4. Recognise when to move forwards after making a pass 4b. Recognise when support behind the ball after making a pass 4c. Try & support the player on the ball so they can play forwards 5. Try to receive the ball on your front foot when playing back 5b. After playing back try create an opportunity to play forwards 5. Try to turn away from pressure if we cant play forwards Recognise when you need to turn away from pressure to play back 6b. Recognise when & what you can do to try and play forwards 6. Recognise when to change the point of the attack