6v5 Plus 2 with Counter

Setup

Play takes place inside the 18-yard box with a goalkeeper and a large goal. The opposing team (goalkeeper, 4, 5, 2, 6 and 3) starts with the goalkeeper and builds out to attack 2 small goals outside the 18. The focus team (11, two 9’s, 10 and 7) presses from outside the 18. In the diagram, the 11 presses the 2, wins the ball and counters straight to the large goal. There are 2 neutrals outside the 18. The neutrals always play with the team that has the ball: when the opposing team has it, they help it score in the small goals, and when the focus team wins it, they can help the focus team score. There is no touch limit.

Focus Team’s Objective

Force play wide. Block off shots into the small goals. Win the ball and counter to goal quickly.

What Opponent Focuses On

Moving the ball quickly to create scoring opportunities in the small goals.

Key Coaching Points

• Speed of play.
• Pressing as a group.
• Blocking penetrative shots.

Possible Variations

Can expand the space slightly to 50x25 to make it easier for the build-out team.