Our latest book explores how some of the best teams in the world play with a withdrawn forward, also known as a False 9. The number 9 relate to the classic number given a the striker.
The most famous example of this method being used is Spain during the 2010 World Cup. When Fernando Torres was not playing Spain would play without a true forward and only have Cesc Fabregas playing a little higher up the field than the rest of the midfield. Spain is an extreme example. Most teams that utilize a False 9 also play with a forward in a traditional attacking position. The False 9 plays 'underneath' the traditional forward.
The False 9 details the ways that the top teams and coaches play with a withdrawn striker. But the most interesting part of the book is the complete set of drills and exercises that are included with the book. They will show you how to teach your team to play a ball-possession style of play that will take full advantage of benefits of playing with a False 9.
Here are just a couple of activities that are in the book.
Passing Exercise – Striking the Ball 1
Objective:
Passing Exercise building up to a strike at goal.
Exercise Description:
Previous coaching points leading up to the strike at goal are very important. We can now focus on striking at goal.
Coaching Points:
Standing Leg (supporting leg)
• Body weight on the sole of the foot
• Knee slightly bent
• Foot pointing towards target
Kicking Leg
• Toes pointing down
• Ankle locked
• Strike the ball with the whole instep
• Knee over the ball
• Follow through with striking foot
• Land on striking foot
Passing Exercise – Striking the Ball 2
Objective:
Passing Exercise building up to a strike at goal.
Exercise Description:
Previous coaching points leading up to the strike at goal are very important. We can now focus on striking at goal.
Coaching Points:
Standing Leg (supporting leg)
• Body weight on the sole of the foot
• Knee slightly bent
• Foot pointing towards target
Kicking Leg
• Toes pointing down
• Ankle locked
• Strike the ball with the whole instep
• Knee over the ball
• Follow through with striking foot
• Land on striking foot
The book contains Functional Skill Exercises, Passing Exercises, Positioning Game Exercises and Small-Sided Games that you can use to train your team in the roles and responsibilities of not just the False 9 but they players who will be supporting him.
[wpsharely id="6889"][/wpsharely]Click on any of the links in the article above to learn more about this great new resource.
Have a great day!
Tom
