Organization:

Area of 30 x 20.

Equipment: Balls, cones, pinnies, small goals.

Two teams play 4v4 with 4 small counter goals in corners. The teams use a diamond shape. All restarts are taken by dribbling the ball in. Defender must step 5 yards back with restarts.

Coaching Points:

Attacking: Build Up

Transition: Attacking to Defending; Quick reaction after losing the ball.

Defending: Pressure / Cover / Balance principles, 1v1 Defending, staying compact

Transition: Defending to Attacking: Explode and quick first pass in transition.

Technical:

• Passing and Receiving

• Moves and Dribbling

• Finishing

Tactical:

• Team Shape

• Movement to keep ball possession

• Switching the field after recognizing that it is buddy on one side.

• Defending: staying compact and moving with the ball.

• Recognizing the moment of pressure, winning the ball.