Organization:
Area: 30y x 20y
There are two teams of 4 players, with one player of each team acting as the bouncer. The bouncer stands on the end line, moving between the two small goals, and is limited to one or two touches. When teams score directly from a pass from the bouncer, the goal counts double. Rotate bouncers every 3 minutes. When the ball goes out of bounds, pass the ball back in.
Focus Points:
Attacking:
Goal: Build up, create scoring chances and score goals.
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Make the field large and create space in depth and width.
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Look to play the ball deep; go forward. Find the bouncer.
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Keep ball possession
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Maintain a good team shape / formation
Defending:
Goal: Disrupt the buildup, win the ball back, avoid goals against.
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The whole team makes the field small by moving towards the ball (High Pressure).
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Pressure the player on the ball.
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Mark tight in the area of the ball.
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Positional or zonal marking further away from the ball.
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Stay active as long as possible. Back pressure)
Transition Attacking to Defending:
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Win ball back as quickly as possible - 5 Second Rule.
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Protect your own goal quickly.
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Be organized defensively while attacking.
Transition Defending to Attacking:
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Quick goal-oriented action. Try to create a scoring chance as quickly as possible -10 Second Rule.
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Explode and connect the first pass after winning the ball. Reaction.
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While the other team is in ball possession, certain players should anticipate the possibility of a turnover and to ATTACK.
Game:
Keep track of the score.