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 = 4-2-1. The attacking team = 3-3-2. T1 can move up and down behind the line of cones.
• 7 attackers (Yellow)
• 7 defenders (Red)
• 1 goalkeeper (Green)
• 1 target player (Grey)

Instructions

• The yellow attacking team combines with each other using the flank player to create opportunities on goal.
• 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 defending team to identify the key points of defending in wide areas, both group and individual defending.
• The attacking team can use T1 to help them maintain possession from behind. The defending team scores by passing into the target player.

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 out to T1.

Start Position(s)

• A1 receives a pass from the start position (Yellow cone)
• A1 passes to A2 (wing player) Ensure the defenders are delayed so they don’t intercept. Can place a rule on no movement prior to A2’s first touch.
• Following the starting position and passing pattern the following should occur: The closest player to the ball should pressure (D4). From here the key coaching points should be discussed along with the scenarios in Diagram 2 & 3.