Half a pitch with two goals, one either end. 10 v 10 - of which 1X GK's, 7X out fielders and 2X players in the Hit zones marked with red cones. Teams are encouraged to play the ball short from the defensive area, then press forward and try to pass long/short to the players in the Hit zones. players must find positiones off the ball to create attacking opportunities or to keep the ball. If a team defends their goal, they must counter attack, creating an outnumbered situation. Players are encouraged to get forward as quickly as possible. If the Hit zones are not available players need to create forward passing opportunities by cutting through the defence, only in this case does the offside rule apply. Once players get comfortable with the session - Players must sprint and swap with the Hit player if he/she made the pass.
- Create space. - Keep possession. - Press opposition. - Long/short passing. - Forward runs. - Find space. - Counter attack. - High Tempo. - Decision making.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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