Organization:

Area: 25y x 20y

The two teams play 3v3, with the attackers scoring on the two small goals in the corners. The defenders score by dribbling the ball through the two corner gates. The central attacker starts each attack with a pass to a teammate. The defenders run onto the field with the first touch. The turn is over when a goal is scored or the ball goes out over the end line. When the ball goes over the sideline, dribble or pass the ball back in. Switch sides after each turn.

Game: Create two teams, keep track of the score and switch sides after six minutes.

Focus Points:

• Role of first, second and third defender.
• Creative runs from attackers: Overlapping runs, 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.