Organization:

Set up cones in the back third as starting points for the first two players.

Description:

Play starts with a pass from Player 1 - the defender - to Player 2, the outside back. Player 1 follows his pass in to pressure Player 2, and then chases the ball all the way across the field, trying to win the ball and/or stop Player 4 from scoring. After Player 2 receives, he takes his first touch into the center and passes back to Player 3 - the GK or center back. Player 3 opens up with his first touch and passes out to Player 4 - the other outside back. Finally, Player 4 opens up with his first touch and passes the ball into the goal. Upon completion, the attackers return to their spots and a new defender starts the next sequence.

Foucs Points:

• First touch.

• Opening up.

• Eliminating extra touches, speed of play.

• The angle of the defender's runs.