Organization:
Area: Half field, less than full width.
The teams play 6v4, with the attacking team scoring in the two small goals on the halfway line. When the defenders win the ball, they attack the large goal with the GK. The attacking team plays with a goalkeeper, four defenders, and a central midfielder. The defenders play in a diamond formation. Play begins with a goal kick from the GK. From there, the attacking team builds up and tries to create scoring chances. Attackers re-start with a throw in, but the defenders can dribble or pass the ball back in. Switch roles after several minutes.
Game: Create two teams, switch roles after five minutes. Keep track of the score.
Coaching Points:
Tactical Attacking:
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Outside backs (2 and 3) go low or high depending on which central defender has the ball.
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Central defenders (4 and 5) tilt (drop) when the other central defender has the ball. Switch play, break the vertical line (BVL) or find a midfielder.
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Midfielder 6 tries to find the ball and moves the ball, opens up or goes forward.
Technique:
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Pass with the correct speed to the correct foot. Receive with the furthest foot to open up.
Team Defending:
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9 makes an L-Run; gets in between the central defenders and then presses the ball.
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11 and 7 start pinched in and invite a pass from the central defender to the outside back. Pressure the ball at that moment. Do not pressure the central defender.
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Midfielder slides over to the side of the ball and picks up 6 or 8 or cuts off the passing lane forward.