Set Up:
16 players are set up on a large split field, playing 6v6 plus two. During the game, the players are 3v2 in the defending zone, 1v1 plus two in the central zone, and 2v3 in the attacking zone. All players must stay inside of their zones during play, and the ball can only be played from one zone into an adjacent zone. Balls played out of touch are re-started with a kick in, and balls played over the end line are re-started with the goalkeeper of the team in possession.
Coaching Points:
1. Hold the run and/or check away from the ball in the final third before receiving.
2. Use the full width of the middle third and force the defender to chase the ball.
3. Aggressively take on the defender 1v1 in the attacking third.
Progressions:
1. Attackers can follow their own pass across into the next zone.