Setup two goals in a 30 x 60 yard area. Split the players in half with the GK in one goal, 2nd GK or assistant in the opposite goal Red player dribbles and has a shot on goal. After the shot, two blues transition with a ball delivered by the GK & work together to have a shot on the opposite goal The two red join the attach with a ball creating 3 vs 2 then 3 vs 4 --> 5 vs 4, etc If the defender wins the ball, two supporting players join the play
Defenders: Once the ball is won, look to press the ball forward quickly 1st defender shutdown space 2nd defender provide coverage adapting to 1st defender boby position 3rd defender communicate (hold,step,drop,etc) and cover offensive runs off the ball Offence look to attack with speed - do not let the defenders recover once the ball is lost - transition to a defensive position quickly - player closest to the ball delay
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