Organisation

Diagram 1. Set-Up Arrangement

Set-Up

• Mark out 1/2 of a full size pitch.
• Mark out a no play zone where the players do not play to allow play to be compacted to one side of the field.
• 6 attackers (Yellow)
• 5 defenders (Red)
• 1 goalkeeper (Green)

Instructions

• In the example above the yellow attacking team combines with each other using the flank player to create opportunities on goal.
• Switch the roles of attacking and defending after 10 minutes.
• The restart positions can be varied.
• The coach works with the attacking team to identify the key points of attacking down the flanks and opportunities of the wide player to create space and contribute to the attack.
• In the above example the starting position is the centre spot.
• If the defenders win the ball back they look to pass/clear into A1.

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 to player A1. The defending team has only 7 touches to play the ball to A1.
• The touch restriction can be removed if necessary.

Starting Position(s)

• The center midfielder (A1) passes into A2 who looks for passing opportunities forward.
• A2 looks to play the ball into A4 (the wing player).
• Discuss the options available to player A4:
• 3A) A4 is positive and attempts to dribble past and take on D3 in a 1vs1 scenario.
• 3B) A4 cut inside and looks to draw defenders centrally or exploit space inside.
• 3C) A4 looks to combine with a checking forward (usually near side) to draw out the centre backs or for 1-2’s around D3. Or perform an inside 1-2 for a shot.
• 3D) Lay a cross field ball back to A3 to keep possession if pressured.
• 3E) Lay a drop pass back to A2 to maintain possession and make another run.
• Refer to diagram 2 (below) for a graphical representation of the options further.