Set Up
In the middle of the field, put 2 goals back to back, and create a playing area that is the restraining box area. The split will be split into two groups. Put 2 attack and 2 defenders on each side, with the midfielders on the sideline lined up in 2 lines of each color. The game starts with coach rolling the ball in for a live ground ball, and whatever team wins, try to score on their opponents goal. There will always be a 4v3 scenario so we want to move the ball quickly to find the best shot! On dead balls, or throw aways, coach can roll a new live GB in or give it to a team directly. In this scenario, there is 1 goalie playing for both teams, if you have 2 goalies that works well too!
Coaching Points and Principles
- Groundballs – Winning ground balls and moving the ball fast!
- Offense – Spread out and move into space to find the best shot
- Defense – Play a zone like defense with 1 players on ball, and the back side playing zone.. think Triangle shape
Progressions
- Play 4v4, 3v2, whatever scenario you want to work on
- Use a shot clock to make the play faster!
