Organization:

Field of 35y long x 35y wide

Four defenders plus goalkeeper who can score on two small goals Three forwards who can score on the large goal with the goalkeeper. Start with the goalkeeper, who rolls passes the ball to one of the central defenders.

Progression:

Add a midfielder on both teams, play 6v4

Coaching Points:

Forwards Pressing When Build Up Starts:

• CF 9 makes an L-Run when the goalie passes the ball to one of the central defenders; gets in between the central defenders and then pressure the ball.

• Wingers 11 and 7 start pinched in, leave the outside defender ‘fake’ open, and invite the pass from the central defender to the outside back. Pressure ball at that moment. Be on at the feet of the outside defender when he/she receives the ball.

• When the ball goes to the outside back, the winger on the weak side pinches to center of field. Another option could be that the winger goes towards the nearest central defender, but only if our midfield is strong and marking their midfielders.

• Wingers do not pressure the central defender when they build up.

Defenders Building Up:

• Create flow, W-passing movement, value the ball.