Organisation

Diagram 1. Set-Up Arrangement

Set-Up

• Mark out 2/3 of a full size pitch (50x70 yrds). Start position is indicated by SP1 (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)
• 2 GK's (Green)

Instructions/Start Position(s)

• Coach the yellow team on their yellow attacking team from the starting position (a ball laid back to an outside flank player from a central mid) to retain possession and provide the correct support to go forward when possible. 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 providing support in front, to the side and behind the ball. The attacking team score on the large goals as does the defending team.
• Following the starting position play is a good start:
• Following A2 receiving the starting position pass from A1. A2 looks for an option direct into the forwards into space. Here A7 makes a diagonal run in behind the defense.
• A2 assesses the next best option. A pass into the forwards feet (A6).
• If a direct forward pass is not available, A2 passes centrally to a midfielder to retain possession, draw out the midfield, or give an opportunity for a switch of play.
• If neither a pass forward or centrally is available then A2 could pass into A3 (or back to the GK to retain possession by passing backwards.
• At the starting position the defenders should all be inside the centre circle or behind the half way line to begin the drill. Once passed the defenders are free to press the ball (this can be modified to begin defending on A2's first touch.

Scoring

• 2 teams compete and attempt to score in the oppositions goal.