Set Up:

The two teams start 4v3 in the midfield zone and 1v2 in the attacking zone. The attackers must make three passes before playing the ball in. When they do, three attackers cross over, creating a 4v2. When the attacking team makes a back pass in the attacking zone, all the defenders cross over to create a 5v4. When defenders win the ball in the attacking zone, they must work it back out into the midfield zone and re-set the 4v3. When the defenders win the ball in the midfield zone, they can play immediately into the attacking zone and go 2v1 to goal.

Coaching Points:

1.   Width and Depth – Expand the midfield zone to create passing opportunities.

2.   “Switching Off” – Players in the penalty area must stay involved in play and not become spectators.

3.   Speed of Play – Make positive first touches to goal and attack at speed.

Progressions:

1.   During play, the coach calls out the number of attackers and defenders that can cross over.