Organization:

Field 45Y long and a little narrower than the full width of the 11v11 field. 

One large goal and two or three small goals on the other endline. 

The attacking team plays with a GK, 4 defenders and 2 midfielders. The defenders play with three forwards and two midfielders. 

The attacking team builds up and tries to score on one of the small goals.  The defenders score on the large goal.

When the ball goes over the sideline, both teams must throw the ball back in.  Switch rolls after several minutes. 

he game always starts with a goal kick from the goalkeeper. 

Variations:

• Add one midfielder on both teams and play 8 vs 6. 1-4-3 shape vs 3:3 shape.

• 8 vs 7; add a goalie, instead of 2 small goals.

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.

• Midfielders mark their midfielders. Force turnovers, score goals.

Defenders + Midfielders Building Up:

• Movement as in W-passing. Create flow. Look to go forward and score, value the ball, be patient, keep ball possession.