Half field divided into 3x sections. 2x big goals. 8 blue v 8 red 1xGK, 2xdef, 4xmid, 1xstr (x2) 2.1:
Play starts in midfield, team in possesion must have minimum 3x passes before feeding striker. 2x Midfielders (not the final passer) move into last 3rd to support striker and stretch the defence. (2v3) The striker makes the decision to pass to the best positioned teammate, or to use the open space created to have a shot himself.
If the opposing defence gain possession of the ball, they transition with a quick long ball to opposite striker, with 2x of their midfield joining the attack, in their attampt to now score.
Play stops on coaches command, and restarts again in midfield.
2.2 (option) Speed up play by making the middle area two touch. Can also increase minimum passes to 5.
The side that scores keeps possesion on restart.
2.2 (additional option) One touch finish in last third.
Quality of passing, interplay between midfielders,awareness & movement of the players.
Movement,control and body shape of striker when receiving the pass.
Reaction time and communication of midfielders when in support.
Upon the defence retrieving possession:- speed of transition, alertness of opposing striker and speed of midfield support.
Clear, constant communication.
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