Organisation

Diagram 1. Set-Up Arrangement

Set-Up

• 44x33 yrds marked by cones and using the lines of the penalty area on the sides, with 1 full size goals as shown in Diagram 1.
• A2 starts amongst the defenders D1 and D2 (Red).
• A1 and A3 (Attackers) start behind the end line and then advance into the playing area following a sequence of passes.
• Blues (Attack) vs Reds (Defending).
• 1 GK.

Instructions

• After an initial starting sequence the players play 3vs2 (+GK) to goal. This sequence helps to create a starting position similar to real game situation (i.e. failed ariel clearance which goes straight to a forward).
• A1 passes into A2 (the forward).
• A2 passes the ball back to A1 (Midfielder)
• A1 then chips (clips) the ball in the air towards the two centre backs (D1,D2).
• One of the defenders (in the above diagram D2) steps and heads the ball clear, but back at A1 and A3.
• A3 collects the ball and dribbles into the area. A1 and A2 make intelligent runs to create space form themselves or A3 to dribble into. (Refer to Diagram 2)
• If the defenders get the ball they clear it over the end line. Rotate positions frequently.

Scoring

• 1 goal = Scoring on the full size goal normal. Each team attacks and defends for 5 mins.