Setup Setup a 40 x 25 yard field Split field into 3 channels with cones. Outside channel of 10 yards, middle channel of 20 yards, and outside channel of 10 yards Place mini-goals in top corners of field Defending team will have 2 players in middle grid Attacking team will be setup as 3 players located outside of grid on ball side of grid (each player will need to stay in a channel) 2 midfielders to play in grid 2 target forwards located outside of grid and in middle channel Rules Attacking team is trying to get ball from 3 attackers to target forwards to score a point Top 3 attacking players have two touch and can play to each other, center midfielders or target forward Attacking midfielders are unlimited At all times there must be at least 1 attacking midfielders in the middle channel When blue defenders win the ball they will look to pass into mini-goals for 2 points
Coaching Points Defensive positioning of center midfield pairing Understanding how to effectively position themselves in passing lanes while still being in a position to pressure their player when they receive it Proper pressure on the ball to force their opponent to play backwards or sideways Making sure midfielders drop back off into a passing lane when their opponent passes the ball Finding quick outlet pass forward when they win possession to create counter opportunities
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