Building Blocks of a Team Attack with Adriaan Ferris
Training the Team Attack
In this series, Adriaan uses the Principles of Attack to outline the key stages involved in building and training an attacking framework suited to your team’s environment.The focus is on training the detail that enables players to make effective decisions and execute skills under pressure.
Part 1. Close Quarter Contact Passing 12:13 Member content
One touch pass to preserve your teammate outside you
Starting from phase play, Adriaan focuses on close-quarter contact passing to move the ball quickly to the outside channel.
The objective is to transfer the ball before the attack meets the defensive line, preserving the space and the player outside you.
“Train the skill not the drill”
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Part 2. The Attack Process 5:42 Member content
2 direct 2 wrap attack
is a detailed attacking system that Adriaan looks to build with a group of players and coaches.
In Part 1 of this two-part session, he identifies the key skills required and progressively develops them to deliver the attack system in a way that is realistic for the playing group in front of him.
Clarity of roles and skills to build success.
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Part 3. Clarity and Skill Set - (2 Direct / 2 Wrap) 9:24 Member content
Keep your arms free for the No Look Punch (Jam) Pass
Utilising their co-coaching skills Adriaan and Phil Mack work together to show how coaches can bring the highly effective 2 Direct – 2 Wrap Strike Play to life with their players.
Simple, clear coaching language and sharp demonstrations help players understand not just what to do, but why each movement matters.
It’s also a great example of co-coaching in action – two voices, shared energy, and more ways to connect with players and build confidence in the skill.
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Adriaan Ferris
Athletic Director at Life West| Course | Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 |
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| Duration | 19:24 |
| Topics | Catch and Pass Youth Coaching |
| Applicable to | Coaches Youths, ands, highs, and schools |
| Languages | English |
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