Set Up:

In each half, the two teams play 3v3 plus two inside of the zone. During play, the coach calls out a color and a number, and those two players leave their zones, run around the poles, and then switch over to the other zone.  Play continues during the switches. The attacking team scores a point by making 5-10 consecutive passes, and the team with the most points after five minutes gets to switch four players out with the neutrals.

Coaching Points:

1.  Defending – Always send a player forward to pressure the ball. The first shout sorts it out.

2.  Speed of Play – Play one and two touch soccer and force the defenders to chase.

3.  Communication – Players returning to the zone should direct teammates as they run in.

Progressions:

1.  Limit the neutrals to one or two touches.