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 = 3-2-1. The attacking team = 3-3-2. Gate goals are set up.
• 8 attackers (Yellow)
• 6 defenders (Red)
• 1 goalkeeper (Green)

Start Position(s)

• Starting position: A Mishit pass forward from a defender into A1. The yellow attacking team then combines with each other using the flank player to create opportunities on goal. Passes 1-3 should be allowed unopposed. The starting position allows for play to go out to the wing. 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 attacking in wide areas involving crossing, both group and individual defending. The defending team scores by passing or dribbling through the gate goals.
• A1 receives a pass from the start position (Yellow cone) in the form of a mishit pass.
• A1 passes to A3 to simulate a pass to an outside back.
• A3 then plays the ball onto A7.
• a) Early cross into the 2nd 6 yrd area.
• b) Via a 1vs1 or a 1-2 with the checking striker, deliver a late cross in the second 6 yrd area.

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 a gate goal.
• They have 7 touches to do so.