🚨 NEW: Build Up Play Unopposed - Phase 1 | 352🚨

This week, we’re breaking down unopposed build-up play in the 3-5-2 formation, focusing on key tactical principles in Phase 1: Begin the Attack. 📋⚽

From maintaining numerical superiority to midfield rotations, wide overloads, and breaking defensive lines, we’ll cover how teams can progress through the thirds effectively.

🔗 Plus, we’ve got linked practices dropping each day until Friday, designed to help you implement these ideas on the pitch! Stay tuned! 👀🔥

⚽️ 3rd Man Run Attacking Play | 66-P8

We end off this week's topic with a dynamic third-man run wave practice, designed to develop technical patterns that break defensive lines and create opportunities in the final third.

Check out all the practices and analysis in Theme | 66 Third Man Runs to Finish. 🔥

🔥 3rd Man Breakout Runs - SSG | 66-P6

Unlock the attacking potential of your team with this small-sided game, designed to create and exploit space behind defensive lines through third-man runs. This practice sharpens third-man runs, quick passing combinations, and intelligent movement to break through compact defences. 🙌

🎉 Using the 3rd Man Run to Penetrate | 66-P10

Unlock your team's attacking potential with this phase of play practice, designed to break defensive lines using well-timed third-man runs. The focus is on building from the back, linking play through the number 10s, and creating space for wingers to exploit in behind. 🔥

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💙 Pass with Heart: Valentine’s Combinations | 94-P12

Give your passing sessions a Valentine’s Day twist with this creative and dynamic practice! Designed to sharpen technical skills, combination play, and off-the-ball movement, players rotate through a heart-shaped setup, executing sharp passing sequences with one or two touches at high tempo. A perfect way to add fun and energy while reinforcing key fundamentals! 💙⚽️

🔥 3rd Man Run Combinations to Finish | 95-P2

Sharpen your team's attacking play with this dynamic final third combination practice, designed to develop third-man runs and precise timing to break defensive lines. Your attacking players are going to enjoy this one! 🙌

🎉 Quick Switches to Get to Safety | Warm Up (WU-39)

Sharpen speed, agility, and decision-making with this fast-paced warm-up game that keeps players engaged from the start. Working within a set grid, players must outmanoeuvre a central defender by timing their movements and switching positions at the right moment. Quick thinking, effective communication, and smart positioning are key to success. 🎉⚽️

⚽️ Combine and Run in Behind to Finish | 95-P3

This dynamic practice takes place in a compact area and focuses on developing players’ passing accuracy, first touch, and finishing. It challenges players to move sharply around mannequins, execute precise touches, and finish quickly. A great way to activate your players passing & finishing. 🔥

⚽️ How to Play Out From the Back (4231) | 97-P7

This engaging pattern of play develops both technical precision and tactical awareness for effective build-up play in a 4231 formation. Passing, movement & finishing all while developing crucial positional foundations, your players will love this one! 🔥

Have a great weekend, Coaches! 🎉