Width of field same as penalty box width by 40 yards deep. add 3 x 2 pace goals along the back line of each end. 2 teams of 5 in different colored pinneys. Use a 4-1 alignment simulating a four man back line with a holding mid. Have extra balls available to keep game moving. Game moves quickly and is exhausting so limit games to no more than 5 minutes. 1 point for passing through the wide goals or 2 pts for the center goal.
Points of the game: (A) To teach the backline to avoid getting split by staying compact. (B) Outside backs to deal with opponents that stay wide on the weak side and how to deal with 1 v 2 situations. (C) Don't go flat. Emphasize maintaining proper defensive shape quickly and holding mid staying on a ball line.
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