5 + GK v 4, Narrow Field
5 + GK v 4, Narrow Field

Players Required:10
Balls Required:
Goals Required:

Organization:
Field 40 yards long x 20 yards wide, one large goal with GK, one small goal. Attackers play in a 2-2-1 formation. Defenders in a 2-1-1 formation. Attackers (5+GK) score on the small goal, defenders score on the large goal. Ball starts with GK every time.
Coaching Points:
Transition when losing the ball:
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Reaction! 5 second rule. Blitz. Keep pressuring.
Transition when winning the ball:
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Explode! Quick pass or dribble into space.
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Players away from the ball move and create space quickly.
Attackers:
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Make the field large, good positioning and shape.
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Keep ball possession.
Defenders:
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Put pressure on the ball.
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After winning the ball, keep ball possession.