16 Players on a third of a full size pitch Blues have GK Reds defend small goals Teams arranged 8 v 8 Blues (plus GK) set up as a back 4 with Wingbacks, plus CDM, 2xCM and an attacking outlet Reds set up as a Diamond Midfield 4 plus 2 Attackers and 2 Wingers (in effect opposing Wingbacks) 3 small goals set up for RED team to attack All normal rules apply, i.e. Offsides, Corners, but no throw ins Wide players stay in channels Goals awarded by: Attacking Team (Red) Standard Goal = 1 Goal from Cross = 2 Lay off to CAM by Attacker to score from outside box = 2 Striker Combination in box = 2 Defending Team (Blue) CM score = 2 Fullbacks beat man to score = 2 Fullbacks to score from 1-2 with CDM = 3 GK supply to Fullback to score = 2
Trial & Error initially Be clinical in box Trust your team mates Bring others into play Challenge attacking pair to work together Follow up on shots Build up using width Crossing quality Wide attacking players close down fullback quickly Fullbacks drive out
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