Tactics & Combo Plays - Diagrams & Examples
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We highly recommend you learn how to apply foot skills in a tactical game situation. Below you will find a host of examples on ways to do so. We will be actively working on incorporating these into your training.
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- compliments of strongsoccer.com
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Wall Pass/Give & Go |
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Example #1 [Wall pass on the corner of the box for a shot.] |
Example #2 [An aggressive run with a wall pass for a cross.] |
Example #3 [Back to back Give and Go's down the flank.]
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Example #4 [An aggressive 1-2/pass in the box leads to another goal.]
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Example #5 [Scissors feint leads to a midfield wall pass.]
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Example #6 [Another slashing run to receive the wall pass.]
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Example #7 [Moving up the field with a classic Give and Go combo.]
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Double Pass/Up Back Thru |
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Example #1 [Here is a long upfield Up - Back and Thru.] |
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Example #2 [An aerial double pass leads into a takeover and overlap.] |
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Example #3 [An Up-Back and aerial Thru pass for a shot.] |
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Cutback Pass |
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Example #1 [Classic cutback cross after a charge to the goaline.] |
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Example #2 [Aerial cutback for a layoff header and volley shot..... wow!] |
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Example #3 [Another great aerial cutback cross with forceful finish.] |
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Example #4 [A nutmeg cut leads to a classic cutback pass and shot.] |
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3rd Man Running |
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Example #1 [Superb combo play complete with dummy step fake.] |
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Example #2 [Same combination from a different angle.] |
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Example #3 [Nice combination using the field "width".] |
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Example #4 [Great string of combination plays for a shot.] |
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Thru Pass for Cross |
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Example #1 [A nice run down the left wing to receive the penetrating pass.] |
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Example #2 [The lead pass into space at the corner finds the penetrating runner.] |
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Example #3 [Another nice lead pass to the wing for a cross.] |
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Thru Pass v. Flat Defense |
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Example #1 [Lateral move to find the gap and then the pass.] |
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Example #2 [Textbook lateral movement and a "screaming" penetrating run!] |
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Example #3 [Notice the lateral move to the middle to find the gap for the pass.] |
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Example #4 [A screaming run down the left wing leads to a PK.
Note the lateral movement by the passer, to find the "gap".] |
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Thru Pass v. Staggered Defense |
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Example #1 [Great run, accurate pass thru the poorly shaped defense.] |
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Example #2 [Not the way to align the defense.] |
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Example #3 [What is this defense thinking?] |
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Up Back & Shoot |
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Example #1 [It is very tight in the box, so the layoff to T.H. does the job.] |
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Layoff Pass |
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Example #1 [Throw in to shielded player for layoff pass.] |
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Example #2 [A one touch layoff sets up an exciting overlap for a score.] |
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Take Over |
Diagram |
Example #1 [Wing takeover to find space for the cross.] |
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Example #2 [Another classic takeover with an aggressive run towards the flag.] |
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Example #3 [Clever use of the heelpass completes the takeover on the wing.] |
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Example #4 [Takeover overlap for a shot, look for the decoy overlap to create space..] |
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Lateral Passing for Shot v Flat Back 4 |
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Example #1 [Several short passes move the play laterally for the shot.] |
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Example #2 [Quick movement laterally across the defense finds room for a shot.] |
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Example #3 [A string of passes and dummies move the ball to the gap for a shot.] |
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Midfield Layoff Pass |
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Example #1 [An "under the leg" touch springs the midfield overlap.] |
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Overlap |
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Example #1 [Classic overlap outside and then back inside with a devastating thru pass.] |
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Example #2 [Nice long open field overlap with set-up for a shot.] |
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Example #3 [Heel pass thru to the overlapping player for a shot.] |
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Example #4 [A long upfield overlap to an aggressive left wingback.] |
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Example #5 [Text book overlap defeats the defense.] |
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Example #6 [Multiple "decoy" overlaps provide space for the shot.] |
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Chip Pass v. Flat Defense |
Diagram |
Example #1 [Superb chip over the defense and a "layoff" header for shot.] |
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Example #2 [Wall pass with "chip" return in full stride.] |
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Example #3 [Trail pass for a "chip" over the wall to a 3rd man running.] |
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Example #4 [Over & Back for a deadly "chip" over the back line.] |
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Example #5 [Lateral passing sets up the chip. |