Attacking
Throw-In Patterns and Goal Kick Build
Three throw-in zones marked (defensive third, middle third, attacking third)
Theme
Attacking
Duration
25 min
Players (min–rec–max)
18–18–18
Equipment
cones, balls, pinnies
Set-up
Three throw-in zones marked (defensive third, middle third, attacking third). Two-player combinations rehearsed for each zone: the receiver makes a near-run, the third man takes the actual return. Then goal kick build practiced: short GK option to CB who plays into CDM vs. long ball option to a flick-on target. Run sequences at match pace.
Coaching points
- Throw-ins are possession — treat them like a free kick, not a panic
- Goal kick short option: we need bodies in the right spots before the ball is placed — show each other where you'll be
- Dev and Victor: these roles require spatial awareness — you're not just receivers, you're connectors
Progressions
- Add defenders to throw-in zones to test the patterns under light pressure
- Goal kick long option: target player must control and play a combination within two touches