Organisation

Diagram 1. Set-Up Arrangement

Set-Up

• Mark out 2/3 of a full size pitch. Start position where the yellow cone is (this can be varied). The teams play in specific formations. The defending team = 3-2-2 (Team being coached). The attacking team = 3-2-2.
• 7 attackers (Yellow)
• 7 defenders (Red)
• 1 goalkeeper (Green)

Instructions

• The yellow attacking team combines with each other to create opportunities on goal. The starting position is from the yellow cone and is a mishit pass forward to A1. Switch the roles of attacking and defending after 10 minutes. The restart positions can be varied. The coach works with the defending team to identify the key points of defending starting in the middle to attacking third, both group and individual defending. The attacking team score on the large goal. The defending team scores by passing through the gate goals.
• A1 receives a mishit pass from D3 at the start position (Yellow cone).
• A1 passes to A2 (outside full back player). Ensure the defenders are delayed so they don’t intercept. Can place a rule on no movement prior to A2’s first touch.
• The defensive unit pressures. Starting with D1 providing immediate pressure.
• Following the starting position and passing pattern the following should occur: The closest player to the ball should pressure (D1). From here the key coaching points should be discussed along with the scenarios in Diagram 2,3 & 4.

Scoring

• 2 teams compete and attempt to score. The attacking team scores by scoring on the goal. The defending team scores by playing the ball through the gate goals.