4 Attackers vs 5 Staggered Defenders.
Attackers must use the space available to beat defenders and score at the end of the zone.
Designed to develop handling, movement off the ball, support play and creativity.
Defenders are passive, moving horozontally only.
Fix Defender before playing ball.
Realign after playing the pass.
Hands up for all support options.
Development: Add more defenders per line (2-4-2)
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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