Set Up:
Two teams play on a field a bit smaller than a full field - penalty area width and one end line moved up to the edge of one penalty area. The length of the game is 30-40 minutes and play is continuous, meaning no stoppages by the coaching staff to instruct. If the coach desires, he can use two minutes at the halfway point to water break and to give very brief instructions, something pertaining to the coaching topic for the practice.
The two teams should not let the other team know what formation that they are playing, and they should try to run a formation that is different from that of the other team. Once the game has started, it is up to the players to sort out the other teams' attacking and defending shapes.
Coaching Points:
NONE!
Progressions:
1. Extend the width of the field out to the sidelines. Allow teams to make changes in positions and/or formations during that short break.
2. The coach can move players or groups of players to create the desired match ups. For example, starting back line versus starting strikers.