SETUP: - Play half of a 7 or 9-aside field but narrow to width of the box - 5v5 plus GKs DESCRIPTION: - Attacking team plays with 5 out, defending team with 3 out and 2 behind their goal line - If ball goes out, a shot is saved or is scores roles immediately reverse and the team that was attacking must drop 2 players behind the goal line whilst the former defenders can bring 2 in, Ball will start from GK - If defenders win the ball they can either play back to the support players or keeper to build attack OR counter quickly as a 3 - Play should be continuous
COACHING POINTS: - Defending team look to stay compact - Maintain pressure on the ball and screen the channels by communicating and moving as a unit
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