20 New Training Sessions to Develop More Effective Attacking Teams
 
Creating chances against organized opposition is one of the biggest challenges in the modern game. Whether facing a high press, a compact midfield block, or a low defensive block, attacking teams must be able to recognize opportunities, solve problems, and execute with quality in decisive moments.
 
MSC 20 Attacking Training Sessions – Volume 2 provides coaches with 20 complete training sessions designed to develop modern attacking principles through realistic, game-based environments.
 
This resource focuses on helping players and teams:
 
Break defensive lines through intelligent positioning and passing
Create numerical and positional advantages in possession
Develop solutions against compact and organized defensive units
Improve movement between and beyond lines
Create and exploit overloads in central and wide areas
Connect play through midfield and attacking players
Create and convert high-quality goalscoring opportunities
 
Each session includes:
A warm-up activity introducing the key concept
A small-sided game to develop collective principles
A tactical game designed to transfer learning into realistic match situations
Clear coaching objectives linked to modern attacking play
Professional diagrams and session organization
 
Session Themes Include:
Center Backs Breaking Lines
Developing the Number 6
Finding the 10
Creating Central Overloads
Breaking Down Low Blocks
Changing the Point of Attack
Combining Through the Number 9
Supporting the Attack from Deep Positions
Attacking in the Final Third
Wide Combinations & 1v1 Situations
Finishing Under Pressure
Designed for ambitious coaches working in youth, academy, high school, college, and senior environments, these sessions can be adapted to suit a variety of game models and playing styles.
 
Rather than focusing on predetermined patterns, the practices encourage players to recognize problems, make decisions, and develop a deeper understanding of attacking football.
 
20 brand-new sessions. Practical ideas. Modern attacking solutions.
Created by Gary Curneen and Modern Soccer Coach.