Getting ball wide early, passing, running with the ball, dribbling, and use of midfield pivot player to create opportunities.
Position a neutral midfield player in the central ‘no go’ zone who must stay in this zone.
The neutral midfielder can play one twos with any player in possession.
The ball must not cross the box to another player. Position neutrals on the outside line of field as shown.
Award a point every time player gets around the house (the ‘no go’ zone) in possession and a further point if a goal scored.
Play to ten points and then switch teams.
Encourages wide play and use of wide areas.
Getting ball wide early, passing, running with the ball, dribbling, and use of midfield pivot player to create opportunities.
Area: 60x40 yards pitch with 10x20 yards box (‘no go’ zone) placed in the centre
Players: 10 plus 4 neutral players
Equipment: Two goals, cones, balls
“Head up”
Coaching Notes
Early passes to feet, good combination play.
● Allow one player from the team in defence to enter the ‘no go’ zone and press the midfielder if they are close enough to affect play.
● Allow neutral midfielder more touches and the ability to switch play to another attacker.
Make the central box smaller and have 1v1 in the box.
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