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Organization:

Area: 30y x 20y

Create three teams of three players. One team is neutral, and stations one player in the center, with the other two on the endlines. The other two teams play on ball possession with the three neutral players, creating a 6v3. Teams try to move the ball from one neutral player on the endline to the other. Switch roles every three minutes.

Game: Score one point for moving the ball from one neutral player on the endline to the other. Play 3 three-minute games and add up the total points per team.

Coaching Points

  • Pass the ball with the correct speed to the correct foot. 
  • Receive the ball into space, or hold on to the ball to invite a defender, 

Attacking Team

  • In ball possession make the field large.
  • Move into space to receive the ball or to create space for a teammate. 
  • Look to get the ball to the other side but value the ball. Keep ball possession.

Defending Team

  • Make the field small together and stay together.
  • Pressure the ball. 
  • Recognize the moment to attack the ball; The receiver had a bad frist touch, stands in the corner, gets a difficult pass or high pass. 

Transition Attacking to Defending

  • Quick reaction of everyone and win the ball back as quickly as possible - 5 Second Rule.
  • Pressure the ball. 
  • Work together. 
  • Keep working hard. 

Transition Defending to Attacking

  • Quick reaction. Explode.
  • Dribble and beat the opponent going forward.
  • Get open.
  • Create scoring chances and score within 10 seconds.
  • Receive the ball forward. 
  • Pass ball forward/deep.
  • Shield the ball.
Goals Required: 
Balls Required: 
Players Required: 
9