Overview & Motivation
Improve ability to play central passes
Physical Setup
- 6v4 - 25x25 space with a 5x5 box in the middle - 4 games of 4 minutes
Instructions
- 1 point for passing through the gate - Teams switch roles if defenders dribble out of the grid 3 times
Coaching Points
In Possession: - Keep the ball moving to open up central passing lanes - Find ways to bait the defense out of their spots around the box - Identify where the space is to quickly attack Out of Possession: - Stay compact - Hunt as a pack - Show ball carriers wide
Progressions
- 10 passes also equals a point - Add goals for the defenders
Key Players
CBs: Stay tight with teammates and organize the group of 4. Identify risk/reward to defend central areas or try to win the ball AMs: Be aggressive identifying space and moments to progress. If you can get a defender to rotate or step out, that'll open up places to play. Get the opposition to commit