Organization: 

Area: 45y x 25y

Both teams play in a 2-1-2 formation plus a bouncer/target player between the two small goals. Scoring on two small goals in corners. When the ball is out of bounds, restart with a pass. A goal scored directly from a pass from the bouncer counts double.

Game: Keep track of the score.

Focus Points:

Attacking - Own Team in Ball Possession

Goal: Build up and try to find the bouncer / target player with a deep ball. 

• Make the field large and create space in depth and width. 

• Look to play the ball deep; go forward.

• Keep ball possession.

• Maintain a good team shape / formation.

Defending - Opponent in Ball Possession

Goal: Disrupt the buildup, win the ball back, avoid goals against.

• The whole team makes the field small by moving towards the ball (High Pressure), form a block around the halfway line (medium pressure), or drops towards their own goal (Low Pressure). Shift and slide towards the sideline. 

• Pressure the player on the ball.

• Mark tight in the area of the ball.

• Positional or zonal marking further away from the ball. 

• Stay active as long as possible. Back pressure) 

Transition Attacking to Defending:

• Win ball back as quickly as possible - 5 Second Rule.

• Protect your own goal quickly.

• Be organized defensively while attacking. 

Transition Defending to Attacking:  

• Quick goal-oriented action. Try to create a scoring chance as quickly as possible -10 Second Rule. 

• Explode and connect the first pass after winning the ball. Reaction.

• While the other team is in ball possession, certain players should anticipate the possibility of a turnover and to ATTACK.