Organization:
Field of 40y x 40y
The teams play 6v3 on a wide field, with two small goals and one large goal. The attacking team plays with a GK, four defenders, and one midfielder, and scores on the small goals. The defenders play in a 2-1 wide triangle shape and score on the large goal. Play always starts with a goal kick from the GK. From there, the attacking team builds up and tries to score on the small goals. When the ball goes over the sideline, the attackers must throw the ball in. The defenders can also dribble or pass the ball back onto the field. Switch roles after several minutes.
Game: Keep track of the score.
Coaching Points:
Forwards Pressing When Build Up Starts:
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CF 9 makes an L-Run when the goalie passes the ball to one of the central defenders; gets in between the central defenders and then pressure the ball.
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Wingers 11 and 7 start pinched in, leave the outside defender ‘fake’ open, and invite the pass from the central defender to the outside back. Pressure ball at that moment. Be on at the feet of the outside defender when he/she receives the ball.
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When the ball goes to the outside back, the winger on the weak side pinches to center of field. Another option could be that the winger goes towards the nearest central defender, but only if our midfield is strong and marking their midfielders.
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Wingers do not pressure the central defender when they build up.
Defenders Building Up:
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Create flow, W-passing movement, value the ball.