Organization:

Field of 35y wide x 50 long

Large goal for the defending team to score on. Two smaller goals for the building team to score on. The defending team plays in a 2:3 shape with the 8, 10, 7, 9 and 11. The attacking team plays in 1:4:2 shape and use the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8. Every build up starts with the goalie, who rolls or passes the ball to 4 or 5.

Variations:

• Add one midfielder on both teams and play 8 vs 6. 1-4-3 shape vs 3:3 shape.

• 8 vs 7; add a goalie, instead of 2 small goals.

Coaching Points:

Forwards Pressing When Build Up Starts:

• CF 9 makes an L-Run when the goalie passes the ball to one of the central defenders; gets in between the central defenders and then pressure the ball.

• Wingers 11 and 7 start pinched in,leave the outside defender ‘fake’ open, and invite the pass from the central defender to the outside back. Pressure ball at that moment. Be on at the feet of the outside defender when he/she receives the ball.

• When the ball goes to the outside back, the winger on the weak side pinches to center of field. Another option could be that the winger goes towards the nearest central defender, but only if our midfield is strong and marking their midfielders. Wingers do not pressure the central defender whenthey build up.

• Midfielders mark their midfielders. Force turnovers, score goals.

Defenders + Midfielders Building Up:

• Movement as in W-passing. Create flow. Look to go forward and score, value the ball, be patient, keep ball possession.