Objective of the Practice:
This practice is designed to improve Marking and finding space, Constant support, Direct passing and Covering.
Field Preparation:
 6 players; a midfielder + 2 forwards against 2 defenders + a goalkeeper.
Playing area: half the normal pitch, with a standard goal.
Coaching Points:
The midfield player sends a variety of passes to his two partners in attack, who try to outplay the opposing
defenders either by unexpected passing combinations or by dribbling. The play-maker is always in a position to support his forwards.
The defenders mark individual opponents tightly or else make sure they are always well positioned to cover.
Method
A midfielder and two forwards play against two defenders and a goalkeeper. The midfield player is not allowed to shoot. The defenders and the goalkeeper return the ball immediately to the midfield man whenever they win possession.
Variations
- If one of the forwards has to pass back to the play-maker in midfield, both forwards must then immediately swap positions and try to take advantage of the slightest lapse in the marking by the defenders. If an extra defender is introduced, then the play-maker is allowed to move forward if the opportunity arises
and take a shot at goal. When the defenders win the ball, they have to make three consecutive passes before giving it back to the attacking side.
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