Organization:
Area: 30y x 20y
The attacking team starts with two plus the GK in its own half versus two defenders. In the other half, three attackers play versus two defenders and a GK. Play starts in the defending half, with the attackers looking to pass to a teammate in the other half. When successful, the attackers can finish on goal. When the defenders win the ball, they can go into the other half and create a 4v2+GK. When the ball goes out of bounds, pass or dribble the ball back in.
Game: Play two games of five minutes, switch sides, and keep track of the score.
Focus Points:
- Building up in 3v2 and creating scoring chances in 3v2+GK.
- Keeping field wide in attack. Value the ball.
- Role of first and second defender.
Technical Skills:
- Passing and receiving (furthest foot, and receiving forward into space)
- Dribbling skills
- 1v1 skills, attacking and defending.
- Shooting, finishing
Attacking:
Goal: Build up, create scoring chances and score goals.
- Make the field large and create space in depth and width.
- Look to play the ball deep; go forward.
- Keep ball possession
- Maintain a good team shape / formation
Defending:
Goal: Disrupt the buildup, win the ball back, avoid goals against.
- The whole team makes the field small by moving towards the ball (High Pressure).
- 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 ball back as quickly as possible - 5 Second Rule.
- Protect your own goal quickly.
- Be organized defensively while attacking.
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.