In an area 38 x 14 yards divide the pitch into 3 zones. The middle zone is 14 x 14 yards and the 2 end zones are both 12 x 14 yards each.
In the middle zone we have a 4v4 and 2 neutral players. Each team has 1 extra support player in the high zone.
The game starts with one team in possession in the middle zone with a 4 ( 2) v 4 situation.
In this example (diagram) the reds are in possession and the 4 red players can only move along the sides of the middle zone.
The 2 neutral players move around inside and provide support for them.
The objective for the team in possession is to complete 6-8 passes and then pass to their support player in the high zone. If this happens, another player (using a 3rd man run) runs forward to support, receives a first time pass from the support player and shoots at goal.
Red and white players are limited to 2 touches in the middle zone and 1 touch in the end zones. Neutral players and support players are limited to 1 touch.
Coaching Points:
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