Organisation

Diagram 1. Set-Up Arrangement
Set-Up
- Mark out 2/3 of a full size pitch (50x70 yrds). The teams play in specific formations. The defending team = 3-2-2 (Team being coached). The attacking team = 3-2-2 which is the team being coached.
- 7 attackers (Yellow)
- 7 defenders (Red)
- 2 goalkeepers (Green)
Start Position(s)
- Start position is SP1 in the centre circle (this can be varied).
Scoring
- 2 teams compete and attempt to score in the opponents goal.
Coaching Points
- Discuss the thought process from far to near when selecting a pass.
- Supporting players need to be in front, to the side and behind to provide options.
- Eyes/Head up to see opportunities.
- If you cant go forward, go sideways, if not sideways go back.
- Discuss playing into play makers if that is a tactic.
- Discuss the runs of the front players (i.e. Diagonal, checking, etc).
Progressions
- Perform on both side of the field (switch sides) with a new starting point.
Variations
- Play 3 touch in defensive half to force more passing.
- Play 2 touch in defensive half to force more passing.