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Set Up:

Diagram 1: The attacking team starts with a 3v2 in the defending half of the field and a 1v2 in the attacking half. Inside the attacking half, one defender matches up 1v1, and the other acts as a screener. When the attackers pass the ball across the half line, two attackers follow the ball to create a 3v2 in the attacking half. If the attackers score, they keep the ball and attack in the other direction.   

Diagram 2: When the defenders win the ball in either half, they attack the opposite goal with all four players. The opposing team sends players across in order to defend 4v3. And again, if the attacking team scores, they keep the ball and change direction to re-start play.

Coaching Points:

1.  Receiving – Check away from the ball until your teammate is prepared to pass. Hold your run.

2.  Possession – One touch the ball away as the defender comes in rather than hold and shield.

3.  Speed of Play – Play one and two touch soccer to get attackers free with time to finish on goal.

Progressions/Regressions:

1.  Play full width, add flank zones with neutrals.