Organization:

Area: 20y x 15y 

Play begins with a pass from one attacker to the other. The defenders come on with the pass. Attackers score in the small goals, and the defenders score by dribbling the ball through the corner gates on the endline. When the ball goes over the sideline, the players must pass the ball back in. The turn is over when the ball goes over the end line. Switch sides after each turn.

Game: Keep individual or team scores.

Focus Points:

• Role of first and second defender.
• Creative runs from attackers; Overlaps, Give and Go.

Technical:

• Passing and receiving skills (furthest foot).
• Dribbling skills.
• 1v1 skills, attacking and defending.

Attacking:

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

• Keep the field wide.

• Go forward.

• Keep ball possession

• Maintain a good team shape / formation.

• Create scoring chances and score goals. 

Defending:

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

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

• Protect your own goal quickly.

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.