Organization:
Area: Half field
There two attacking zones of about 25 yards and a center zone of about six yards. On the side of each attacking zones have two zones for the wingers. One of the midfielders passes the ball to a winger and joins the two forwards in front of the goal. At the moment of the pass from the midfielder, one defender steps up to the winger to defend the cross. In front of the goal, a 3v2+GK is created. The defenders plus the goalkeeper work together to stop the attackers from scoring. When the defenders win the ball, they pass it in to one of the midfielders, who opens to a winger on the other side. When the ball goes out of bounds, the game starts again with a pass from the midfielders. With fewer players, use fewer midfielders or only use one flank in the activity. Winger switches side every couple minutes.
Variations:
1. When the attackers win the ball back from the defenders, they are allowed to play the ball back to a midfielder who can shoot and score from distance.
2. Add an extra defender to make it an 8v8 game and 3v3 in front of the goal.
Focus Points:
Defending
- Defender who sprints out to attacker must take out the cross or win the ball.
- Force the attacker to where you want them to go. Use the sideline and endline as a teammate.
- Defenders in front of the goal must pick a mark and stay with your mark. No switching.
- Stand open, see ball and opponent, use arms to feel the opponent and to use them in the 1v1 battle, unbalance the attacker.
- Block the attacker at the moment the goalkeeper comes for the ball.
Attacking
- Midfielder must pass the ball in the run of the winger.
- Winger crosses immediately or cuts back and crosses.
- Winger must make eye contact with attackers and cross the ball in hard over the ground.
- Attackers must be patient and wait till the last moment to make a run.
- Attackers should end up at first post, second post and PK spot. Don't run up in one line.
- Score
Transition:
- After winning the ball, the defenders must look and play to the midfielders as quickly as possible.
- After losing the ball, the attackers try to win the ball back as quickly as possible.