Organisation

Diagram 1. Set-Up Arrangement

Set-Up

• Mark out a half pitch area. 2 x 5 yrd gates are placed behind the half way line, preferably using training poles or flags. Keep a collection of balls at the half way line for re-starts.
• 6 attackers (Yellow)
• 5 defenders (Orange)
• 1 goalkeeper (Green)
• A line can be placed just outside the 18 yrd box which marks an area that the 3 orange defenders cannot go out of. This will help with the shape of the game and help create the correct spaces we are attempting to work on.

Instructions

• In the example above the yellow attacking team combines with each other using the flank players to create opportunities on goal. Switch the roles of attacking and defending after 10 minutes. The restart positions can be varied as shown in the progression. The coach works with the attacking team to identify the key points of attacking down the flanks. In the above example:
  
• The 6v4 scenario with 2 forwards and 4 midfielders (with 2 of the midfielders positioned wide) helps to create space on the flanks. This activity is a good progression from AFD1 'Coach a Team In Wide Flank Play'

Scoring

• 2 teams compete and attempt to score. The attacking team scores by scoring on the goal.
• The defending team scores by clearing the ball out through the yellow pole gates.