Set Up:
Eight players are set up in the attacking third of the field, playing 4v2 in the small grid. The attackers maintain possession inside of the grid and look to make thru passes between the two defenders. When a thru pass is made, one of the flank attackers (Player 1 in the diagram) gets a free run to goal. A new attacker (Player 2) then enters the grid to restart play. When an attacker loses possession of the ball inside the grid, he becomes a defender. The two defenders should switch out of the middle if they don’t win the ball within thirty seconds.
Coaching Points:
1. The attackers must play in a one or two touch rhythm and eliminate extra touches.
2. Use feinting moves in order to slow down the defender’s run and create space.
3. Anticipate the thru pass and watch the play develop in order to time the run to goal.
Progressions:
1. A defender can follow the ball into the penalty area.