Organization:
Area: 60y x 40y
The attackers start with two wingers, a center forward, and two midfielders. The three defenders start on the 18 yard line. To begin play, a midfielder passes the ball out to a winger. When the ball goes over the sideline, the players throw the ball back in. The turn is over when the ball goes over the endline or a when goal is scored. The defenders have three small goals to score in. Play with the offside rule.
Variation: Change the width of the field.
Game: Create two teams and keep track of the score.
Objective:
Improve the ability to attack over the flanks, create scoring chances and score.
Improve the ability of the defenders to work together and stop the opponent to create scoring chances from the flanks.
Coaching Points:
Defenders:
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Role of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd defender.
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Transition to attack.
Attackers:
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Creativity.
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Give and Go, overlaps.
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Score.
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Transition.