Organization:

Area: 30y x 18y, with two large goals. 

Play a 4v4 game, goalkeeper plus 3 field players. When the ball goes out of bounds, dribble or pass the ball back in. In ball possession, play in a diamond formation and use the goalkeeper as an extra field player. 

Game:  Keep track of the score.

 

Focus Points

• In ball possession get into a large diamond shape.
• Building up, find the extra player and space. 

 

Technical:

• Passing and receiving skills.
• Dribbling and running with the ball.
• Turning and shielding the ball.
• 1v1 skills, attacking and defending.
• Shooting, scoring. 

 

Attacking:

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:

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). 

• 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) 

 

Transition Attacking to Defending:

• Win ball back as quickly as possible - 5 Second Rule.

• Protect your own goal quickly.

• Be organized defensively while attacking. 

 

Transition Defending to Attacking:  

• Quick goal-oriented action. Try to create a scoring chance as quickly as possible -10 Second Rule. 

• Explode and connect the first pass after winning the ball. Reaction.

• While the other team is in ball possession, certain players should anticipate the possibility of a turnover and to ATTACK.