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). Clearance hit into A1. The teams play in specific formations. The defending team = 3-2-1. The attacking team = 3-2-4. A target player is placed in a zone (5yrds width). The target player can play with the team in possession restricted to their zone.

Instructions

• Starting position: A clearance forward from a defender into A1. The yellow attacking team then combines with each other to create opportunities on goal. Pass 1 should be allowed unopposed. 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 finishing and creating space to finish. The defending team scores by passing into the target player.
• A defender clears a ball into A1.
• a) Pass out to flank defender on the left. b) Pass out to flank defender on the right.

Scoring

• 2 teams compete and attempt to score.
• The attacking team scores by scoring on the goal.
• The defending team scores playing a pass into the target player.