6v3 with Counter

Setup

Play starts with a goal kick from the goalkeeper. The grid is 10x10, with 2 small goals 5 yards beyond the top of the grid and 1 large goal 5 yards behind the bottom. The focus team’s 2, 3, 4 and 5 play outside the grid and have to stay on their sides; the 6 plays inside. The opposing 9 and 10 press inside the grid. The opposing 8 stays behind the far line and shifts back and forth to try to prevent a shot into the small goals. When the focus team finds the 2, the 3 or the 6 free, they can shoot into a small goal. If the opposing team wins the ball, they counter to the large goal.

Focus Team’s Objective

Move the ball to make the 9 and the 10 shift, and find the free player. Try to get the 8 to move to one side as well, before quickly going to the other side to finish in the small goal.

What Opponent Focuses On

Win the ball and score quickly in the large goal. The 8 shifts along the line to block shots into the small goals.

Key Coaching Points

• Speed of play.
• Moving the ball quickly.
• Timing of passes.
• Angle of passes.

Possible Variations

If it is too easy, put the 8 inside the grid and add an opposing 6 where the 8 was.