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CREATING SPACE

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A basic introduction   Cross over runs  The Overlap   Creating Space 1 and 2    Creating Space 3    Creating Space 4    Creating Space 5    Creating Space 6    Creating Space 7   Creating Space 8   Creating Space 9   Creating Space for Junior Players    Creating Space for Junior Players 2    Creating Space for Junior Players 3

CREATING SPACE 9

Organisation: 70m x 50m split into three areas marked by lines or cones (see diagram)
18 players taking part – 9 m each side (including goalkeeper)

• Goalkeeper must play out to defenders in the final third.  In the diagram GK plays out to A3, who plays on to A5, and then follows his pass into the middle section to make 4 against 3.
• A5 then passes on to A8 and again follows the pass to make 3 against 3, A’s then try to score.

Should the ball go into the goal, OR is saved by the goalkeeper OR goes wide, then the practice starts again from the goalkeeper.

Creating Space (9) Progression

• Coaches allow the players to run the ball into the next third
• Players can pass the ball into the next third and another player (not the passer) moves into the next third to add support i.e. A3 passes to A5, but it is A4 who moves forward into the midfield area
• Two players i.e. A3 and A4 both move into the midfield as A3 passes to A5
• To progress remove the thirds, and play 9 against 9, playing offside and encouraging players to play and support, creating space for themselves.

• Ensure players realise which third they are playing in
• Ensure players use the length and the width of the area
• Ensure players make space for themselves by checking off markers
• Create space as a player by providing a good first touch on the ball i.e. control and move to advantage