In this drill there are 5 v 5 (or even numbers, just expand the area a bit if there are more players) and a gaolie. The players mimic the defensive or attacking formations from the w/ends game. This drill faciliatates possession game play and setting up a goal scoring opportunity. The attacking team starts at the top of the marked area and the attacking team MUST string approx. 5 passes together before they attempt to score. If they do score the attacking team stay as the attacking team. If they fail to score (that is the the ball goes out for a goal kick or they lose the ball) then the defending team geta chance to attack the goal. Corners (from the cones) are to be played, but again the attacking team should aim to maintain possession until an opportunity presents itself.
The key emphasis in this drill is not to force the opportunity. Keep possession until the ideal run or ball presents itself. The ultimate goal is to create the ideal opportunity with the 5th pass. But if it's not on don't force it.
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