Set up a field of 40Y long and 30Y wide, with a large goal plus goalkeeper on one endline.  Two neutral players on the other endline. 

Two teams of 5 play in a 2-1-2 formation. 

After winning the ball, the team that has the ball must  get ‘the right to attack’ by quickly passing the ball to one of the neutral players first.  When the goalkeeper makes a save, the ball also goes to the team who was defending, who have to get the ‘right to attack’.  

Neutral players must move on the endline to get open. 

Rotate neutral players every couple minutes. 

Game:  Play blocks of 7 minutes and keep track of the score.  

Focus Points

Transition after winning the ball.

• Reaction. Explode. 
• Find the neutral players as quickly as possible. 
• Quick scoring - 10 Second Rule.
• Dribbling, running forward to get open.
• Receive and pass and beat the opponent forward
• Shield the ball.

Transition after losing the ball.

• Win ball back as quickly as possible - 5 Second Rule.
• Avoid counter attack.
• Block shot.
• Protect your own goal.

Attacking - Own Team in Ball Possession

Goal: Build up, create scoring chances and score goals. 

• Make the field large and create space in depth and width. 
• Look to play the ball deep; go forward.
• Keep ball possession
• Maintain a good team shape / formation

Defending - Opponent in Ball Possession

Goal: Disrupt the buildup, win the ball back, avoid goals against.

• The whole team makes the field small by moving towards the ball (High Pressure), form a block around the halfway line (medium pressure), or drops towards their own goal (Low Pressure). Shift and slide towards the sideline. 
• Pressure the player on the ball.
• Mark tight in the area of the ball.
• Positional or zonal marking further away from the ball. 
• Stay active as long as possible. Back pressure)