🔧 Set-up: Area: 30x25 meters with a goal at one end Players: 1 striker, 2 wingers, 3 central midfielders, 2 defenders, 1 goalkeeper Equipment: Several footballs, cones marking movement zones ⚽ Activity: The striker begins centrally, playing as the focal point of the attack Midfielders and wingers pass into the striker’s feet, who must control the ball, shield it from defenders, and lay it off effectively The striker alternates between dropping deep to receive passes and making diagonal or straight runs in behind the defensive line The attack builds towards a final action where the striker must finish from different service types — crosses, through balls, or cutbacks When possession is lost, the striker leads the press, applying pressure on defenders to force mistakes Adjust the positioning of midfielders and wingers to simulate different attacking shapes (4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, 3-4-3) Rotate roles among players to develop adaptability, movement, and finishing in a lone striker system ✅ Coaching Points: Encourage the striker to play with their back to goal and hold up play effectively Reinforce quick decision-making when combining with supporting players Highlight the importance of varying movements to stretch or pin the defensive line Emphasise calm, composed finishing after combination play Develop pressing instincts by reacting immediately when possession is lost
