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 Organization:

Area: 30y x 18y, with two large goals. 

Play a 4v4 game, goalkeeper plus 3 field players. When the ball goes out of bounds, dribble or pass the ball back in. In ball possession, play in a diamond formation and use the goalkeeper as an extra field player. 

Game:  Keep track of the score.

 

Focus Points

  • In ball possession get into a large diamond shape.
  • Building up, find the extra player and space. 

 

Technical:

  • Passing and receiving skills.
  • Dribbling and running with the ball.
  • Turning and shielding the ball.
  • 1v1 skills, attacking and defending.
  • Shooting, scoring. 

 

Attacking:

Goal: Build up, create scoring chances and score goals. 

  • Make the field large and create space in depth and width. 

  • Look to play the ball deep; go forward.

  • Keep ball possession

  • Maintain a good team shape / formation

 

Defending:

Goal: Disrupt the buildup, win the ball back, avoid goals against.

  • The whole team makes the field small by moving towards the ball (High Pressure). 

  • Pressure the player on the ball.

  • Mark tight in the area of the ball.

  • Positional or zonal marking further away from the ball. 

  • Stay active as long as possible. Back pressure) 

 

Transition Attacking to Defending:

  • Win ball back as quickly as possible - 5 Second Rule.

  • Protect your own goal quickly.

  • Be organized defensively while attacking. 

 

Transition Defending to Attacking:  

  • Quick goal-oriented action. Try to create a scoring chance as quickly as possible -10 Second Rule. 

  • Explode and connect the first pass after winning the ball. Reaction.

  • While the other team is in ball possession, certain players should anticipate the possibility of a turnover and to ATTACK. 

Goals Required: 
Two, large
Balls Required: 
Many
Players Required: 
8