Organization:
Area: 45y x 30y
Set up a large goal (with a GK) on one endline, and place two neutral players on the other endline. The teams play in a 2-1-2 formation. After winning the ball, the team in possession must pass the ball to one of the neutrals before attacking the goal. Neutral players must move on the endline to get open. Rotate neutral players every two minutes.
Game: Play blocks of 7 minutes and keep track of the score.
Focus Points
Transition after winning the ball.
- Reaction. Explode.
- Find the neutral players as quickly as possible.
- Quick scoring - 10 Second Rule.
- Dribbling, running forward to get open.
- Receive and pass and beat the opponent forward
- Shield the ball.
Transition after losing the ball.
- Win ball back as quickly as possible - 5 Second Rule.
- Avoid counter attack.
- Block shot.
- Protect your own goal.
Attacking - Own Team in Ball Possession
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 - Opponent in Ball Possession
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), form a block around the halfway line (medium pressure), or drops towards their own goal (Low Pressure). Shift and slide towards the sideline.
- 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)
Goals Required:
Balls Required:
Players Required:
13