Team attack (12-18+ yrs) - 2v1 exercise
A good way to introduce tactical elements of attack is to deliver exercises that require players to "attack the space". Good teams are able to score easy goals by simply attacking the correct space between the defenders.
In this introduction to team attack exercise the attack are in an overload situation (2 attackers vs 1 defender) .
Player objective:
Attackers one objective is to attack the space in front of them. If the defender is not there then the shot must be take. If the defender steps in to defend then a simple pass can be made to the 2nd attacker who must take the shot.
Exercise outcome:
Players should learn to appreciate the need to attack the space and force defenders to move out of their positions to defend the ball. Players will develop better timing and anticipation when starting their attacking movement & releasing the ball.