Setup:

Funnel in center field as shown.

2 groups: defenders (#3 & #4) & attackers (#9 & #10)

Activity:

#10 plays ball into checking #9 as attackers try to get past CBs to score on big goal.

2 defenders work together to win ball and score in counter-attack goals.

Coaching Points:

+ Attackers try to get turned to attack forward.

+ Penetrating runs off ball (overlap, diagonal)

+ Defenders: pressure needs to make play predictable

Progression:

+If goalie gets it, counter attack to goals (back in funnel)

+3v3 (add in #8 attacking and #6 defending)

Setup:

Setup:

3 equal teams

30x30 grid

Activity:

2 teams combine to possess againt 1 team.

Team that loses ball goes on defense.

Coaching Points:

+ Thinking ahead of play to know who to play to on transition

Setup:

Half-field with 20x20 grid in middle

2 teams

Activity:

Play 5v3 in the middle (8 passes = goal).

When middle 3 win ball, they play to support players outside and play 8v5 (8 passes = goal)

When middle 5 win ball, get it back to middle grid

Coaching Points:

+ On transition - play simple move away from pressure

Same as before but make it directional for defensive team.

Progression:

+ After 6 passes, attacking team can attempt to score

Ideas:

+ Score within 7 seconds of goalie getting ball for 3 goals