Organisation

Diagram 1. Set-Up Arrangement

Set-Up

• Mark out an area approximately 45x50 yrds in one corner of the field. Play 3vs5 + GK. 5 defenders attempt to play the ball out from the goalkeeper through one of the two gates. The field is one side to work on the right back or left back.

Start Position(s)

• The start position is the centre back plays a back pass to the goalkeeper (who can pick up or use their feet). The defenders attempt to work the ball out from the GK through one of the gate goals. The attackers attempt to pressure and win the ball back and score on the goal.
• D2 starts and passes the ball back to the GK. All the defenders cover and drop with the ball as its played back to protect the GK.
• The defenders then spread wide and expand to receive a ball from the goal keeper.
• The defenders combine with the midfielders to develop the play to the gate goals.
• Ball is played forward from D3 into a midfielder.

Scoring

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