Rotation Central Combination Attack

Objective

• -Combine centrally to open the defence
• -Use one-twos and set-backs in tight areas
• -Finish quickly after the combination

Setup

1. 1A central attacking zone in front of goal with three feeder cones in a 32 x 26 yards area.
2. 2Number every station so players know exactly where they travel to next.
3. 3Balls at the feeder cones, keeper in goal.

How to play

1. 1Midfielder plays into the striker who sets it back.
2. 2A one-two releases a runner into the box.
3. 3Finish first time wherever possible.
4. 4Play starts at station one and the ball works round the numbers in order.
5. 5Every player must complete each role once before the round is scored.

Progressions

• +Reverse the rotation direction on the coach's call
• +Raise the demand once the group is consistently successful

Regressions

• -Hold roles for a full round before rotating
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Rotate only the two hardest roles to give them extra reps
• -Run the practice on the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Set pass too soft
• -Runner waiting for the ball
• -Staying in a favourite role and avoiding the harder one