Organization:

Area: Length of half field, with the width of the penalty area. One large goal and two counter goals.

The defenders play in a 1-3-1 formation, the attackers in 2-3 formation. The defenders plus three attackers start in the penalty area. The coach throws a high ball to the goalie. After the catch, the goalie throws the ball to one of the attacking midfielders. The defenders quickly push up and the 4v5 starts.

Objective:

• Improve the ability of the attacking team to build up and create scoring chances.

• Improve the ability of the goalkeeper to intercept a high ball from the flanks and to distribute the ball.

• Improve the ability of the defending team to push up, and to get organized after a corner kick or cross was cleared. 

Coaching Points:

• When the ball is played from the goalie to the attacking midfielders, the defenders and the goalie yell out “Up! Up! Up!”

• The defenders quickly push up to the 18-yard line.

• Role of 1st defender and the 2nd defender.

• Communication.

• Positive action after winning the ball

• Attackers must take up proper attacking shape.  

• Width.

• Blitz after losing the ball.

Progression:

Add two players on both teams, play 7v6