NSCAA Sessions Shadow Play Attack

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NSCAA Sessions- Shadow Play Attack
Key Path of Player Path of Ball

• Organization
• Field 80 x 60. Blue team begins in a
  1-3-3-2 formation passing and free movement
• Coach starts the practice from sideline
• Objective to work the ball to the opposing
  goalkeeper after every player has touched the
  ball. Free play no opposition.
• Progressions
• Touch limitations individually and zonal
• Players must find specific players to begin the
  attacking sequence- Midfielder/ forward
• Players must perform a specific combination
  before finding the opposing goalkeeper- Overlap
  (see opposite) /switch/ takeover/wall pass
• Add in 3 opposing players down the spine of the
  team

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Coaching points
Team
Individual Maintain team shape
Communication Read
pressure Accuracy/pace of pass
Change of pace Movement
to create space

Readiness to attack Readiness to attack
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NSCAA Sessions Shadow Play Defense

• Organization
• Field 80x60 Team 1 begins in a 1-3-3-2
• Red team scores in goal, blue by hitting
  red GK Coach has 3 numbered red attackers who
  are unopposed until ball is played over dotted
  line He calls out a
  number and the blue team defend accordingly. Blue
  players are passive and will allow the red team
  to play through them.
• Progressions
• Red team have 1 ball each and they attack when
  their number is called, blue1 adjusts to close
  down the ball and defender red3
• Red team have 1 ball and look to switch play to
  create space to attack
• Add 1 then 2 forwards that red players can play
  to
• Add red central midfielder
• Add in remainder of red midfield
• Take away safety line
• Blue play high up the field as the blue forwards
  are closing down the attacking red team to create
  an opportunity to steal the ball and transition
  to attack

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Coaching points
Team
Individual Instant chase. Delay of
forward pass Closing down space
Forcing play wide Compactness Making
play predictable Channeling play
Patience when to tackle Support/Balance
Communication