7 Aside Football

[gortnaleck]

I'm not too familiar with the strategy for 7 aside so I
Would appreciate any advice on a good plan

[omagh_gael]

Give these lads ashout (although they'll expect a pretty hefty brown envelope  )

[DownFanatic]

Get in contact with any of the Down clubs. They have the best pedigree in 7's football on this island. 

[magpie seanie]

Think more about basketball strategy than conventional 15 a side football. The best teams seem to use their fittest & most skilful player as keeper who effectively becomes the "ball handler" or guard as you'd have in basketball. As the team not in possession will have a guy defending the goals you should be able to create 2 on 1's and hence space to take a point or work a goal chance. If you lose possession its a cardinal sin and could cost an easy goal.

That's just from a casual observation of a few Kilmacud tournaments.

[real food, real people]

Give these lads ashout (although they'll expect a pretty hefty brown envelope  )

Your 3 short there Omagh Gael....

Great game is the 7s, dont see why it hasnt really taken off in some counties. Will maybe see more of it with rural clubs struggling more and more with numbers.

[gortnaleck]

Thanks Seanie, does everyone have to get back on defense or can you leave one up front

[screenexile]

Thanks Seanie, does everyone have to get back on defense or can you leave one up front

You generally leave one up front who would be a finisher and who you would try to get the ball to most. As said already the GK is the main man in this tournament. Ballinderry and Bellaghy have won the 7's with Gilligan and Fergal Doherty in nets which goes to show how important it is.

[real food, real people]

Thanks Seanie, does everyone have to get back on defense or can you leave one up front

You generally leave one up front who would be a finisher and who you would try to get the ball to most. As said already the GK is the main man in this tournament. Ballinderry and Bellaghy have won the 7's with Gilligan and Fergal Doherty in nets which goes to show how important it is.

Deets a great man at this. the fact that he played MacRory & County Minor as a Keeper help him out greatly in the role!

[sheamy]

Deets scored a penalty for Derry minors and he was playing in nets. Useless fact for today...

[armaghranger12]

Deets scored a penalty for Derry minors and he was playing in nets. Useless fact for today...

Thats more then hes scored when he plays in the forward line 

[real food, real people]

Deets scored a penalty for Derry minors and he was playing in nets. Useless fact for today...

Think he tagged on a point that day as well from a 45. Cluxton aint got shit on Deets!

[theticklemister]

It sounds as ye and Deets are good mates RFRP??? HAAHHA . That photograph has gone to your head!!!lol.

[RandyDupree]

-7 aside is straight forward. The fittest team wins. Its all about support play, flying off a mans shoulder (give and go) and as someone has correctly stated, creating 2 on 1 scenarios. There are no positions in sevens football, they go out the window once the ball is thrown in. Everyman just needs to work their arse off. Forget points also, they'll be goals galore. Kicking is also rare due to possession being so vital!

-So Gilligan played keeper at underage level? Was he no good outfield? When did he make the transition then?

[neilthemac]

just like sevens rugby they emphasise the development of different skills

beating your man in one on one situations - side steps, dumming, quick changes in speed and finding the two on one situation
its a pity more counties don't run 7-a-side competitions, especially when the county teams are playing away. It would give club players something different to do

and as the IRFU are finding out to their cost, sevens players are brilliant finishers (look at wales) - it is all about getting the score.

[Celt_Man]

just like sevens rugby they emphasise the development of different skills

beating your man in one on one situations - side steps, dumming, quick changes in speed and finding the two on one situation
its a pity more counties don't run 7-a-side competitions, especially when the county teams are playing away. It would give club players something different to do
and as the IRFU are finding out to their cost, sevens players are brilliant finishers (look at wales) - it is all about getting the score.

And that is a great idea right there...