Set Up:

The teams play 4v3 in the defending half and 3v4 in the attacking half. In the central zone, two neutral attackers (in green) play 2v1 versus a neutral defender (in blue). In order to score, the attacking team must first play up to a neutral, who must pass the ball back into the defensive half. From there, the ball can be passed into the attacking half in order to score. As soon as the ball is played in, the two neutral attackers run forward out of the central zone to attack 5v4. The neutral defender must always stay inside of the central zone. When the ball is turned over, the neutral attackers return to the central zone and attack in the other direction.

Coaching Points:

1.  Creating Space – Use the entire zone and make checking runs back to the ball to get open.

2.  Possession – Use the entire back half to create passing lanes. Use the goalkeeper as well.

3.  Support – Use the neutrals as they enter the attacking half, force the defenders to step up.

Progressions/Regressions:

Progression 1 –  The neutral defender can cross over after three passes are made in either half.