Tactics And Technique To Increase Speed Of Play

One of the big differences you will notice in your players' success on the field comes when you increase their speed of play – think Pep Guardiola. At practice you need to work on tactics, technique and seamless team coordination. Guardiola's philosophy centers on maintaining possession, swift ball circulation, and intelligent movement.

These are the main factors that will help you increase your team's speed of play.

1. Positional Play:?Instill the importance of maintaining compactness and forming triangles across the field. Players should understand their positional responsibilities, allowing for quick passing options and progression.
2. One-Touch Passing:?Develop players' first-touch abilities and encourage rapid one-touch passing sequences. This keeps the ball moving quickly?and puts pressure on opponents.
3. Quick Transitions:?Train players to instantly shift from defense to attack and vice versa. Fast transitions catch opponents off guard and exploit space.
4. Off-the-Ball Movement:?Stress constant movement to create passing lanes and drag defenders out of position. Players should be aware of where their teammates are and anticipate their next move.
5. Pressing and Regaining Possession:?Teach high-intensity pressing to win the ball back as quickly as possible. This aggressive approach maintains the tempo and denies opponents time to organize.

Creating a team in the style of Guardiola requires time, patience, and dedication, but fostering a culture of intelligent, quick play can lead to some fantastic fast passing play bringing success to your team?– why not let Cupello help you out by signing up for a free trial!

Dave Clarke – Director of Coaching | Cupello.com

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