Set Up:
The Coach (in Blue) plays a ball in to the attacking team (in red) playing 4v4 inside the penalty area. Red looks to score in three passes or less. Once the ball is scored, missed, saved, or played outside of the 18, then a ball from Player 1 is served in from the right flank. Once the ball is scored, missed, saved, or played outside of the 18, then a new ball from the Coach is passed in to Red. Once the ball is scored, missed, saved, or played outside of the 18, then a new ball from Player 2 comes in. This sequence repeats with a ball from Players 1-2-3-4 and then a ball from the Coach in between each outside player, until the balls run out or until the team has cycled through each outside player 3-4 times. The attacking team is allowed to use the outside players to keep possession, serve crosses, or hit shots. The outside players are also able to keep balls alive by saving them and playing them back in play before cleared away.
Progressions:
- Add more numbers in the box
- Allow an outside player to join in after a combination play with the attacking team in the box
-Play "make it, take it"
Coaching Points:
1. When you have enough space to turn, take defenders on 1v1.
2. Finishing - Always look for first time finishes on crosses and passes.
3. Attacking 1v1 - Fake shots will be very effective so close to goal.