Set Up:
The teams play 4v4 plus one in the central zone. After making three passes, the attacking team can pass out of the zone into a teammate in the penalty area. When the ball is passed in, one attacker and one defender can leave the central zone and run to goal, creating a 2v2. BUT - the defender must run around a cone on his way to goal, giving the attacking team a brief 2v1 advantage. Upon completion, play is re-started in the central zone. When the defenders win the ball in the penalty area, play is re-started in the central zone.
Coaching Points:
1. Speed of Play – Play in a one and two touch rhythm in the zone. Get the ball off of your foot.
2. Decision Making – Look to make runs into the center of the zone, against the flow of play.
3. First Touch – Make a positive first touch when looking to finish. Create a shooting angle.
Progressions/Regressions:
Progression 1 – The neutral player leaves the central zone with each attack, creating a 3v2.