Objective –
Fun ways to coach when to play forward, first touch, movement/angles and communication, weight and accuracy of pass, and shield from defender.
THE RULES
Play 2v1 in each zone with a goal or target at each end. Players are restricted to their zone. At least one attacker must touch the ball in each zone without a defender’s touch before they can score.
Players can score at either end. If a defender wins the ball they become attackers and can attack either goal.
Attackers must complete four passes before trying to score. If the defenders score you switch them with four attackers immediately. The team with most goals wins.
OBJECTIVES
Though there are defensive aspects in this game the main purpose is losing marker and retaining possession with short passes ending with a goal.
KEY SKILLS
When to play forward, first touch, movement/angles and communication, weight and accuracy of pass, and shield from defender.
SET UP
Area: 40 x 20 yards grid split into four zones
Players: 12
Equipment: Two goals, cones, balls
WHAT TO CALL OUT
“Heads up”
“Good angle”
“Pass”
“Touch”
“Finish”
DEVELOPMENT
HINT
On last progression allow keepers to join in to keep possession.