SET UP
Put 3 Attack and 3 Defense on each offensive end. Split the midfielders up in half, and out 2 lines of each color on each side of the midfield wing. The play starts with a goalie outlet to the midfielder, one player from each line will now attack the offensive end. Send in one of the midfielders on defense, in to the hole, you can call out ball side or opposite ball side. Play 5 on 4 until there is a Goal, save, or turnover, go the opposite direction
PRINCIPLES & COACHING POINTS
- Play fast!
- Get the ball down the alley and through X
- Find the 2v1
- Defense communicate and get into a diamond set
PROGRESSIONS
– Send Opposite side midfielder in on defense