8v6 Plus 2 with Counter

Setup

Play starts with a goal kick from the goalkeeper. The space is 55x40 in the defensive third. The focus team (goalkeeper, 5, 4, 3, 2, 6, 8 and 10) plays against the opposing 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11. There are 3 small goals on the top line, with 2 neutrals between them. The neutrals cannot come onto the field and have to stay outside. The focus team scores in the small goals and can use the neutrals to score. If the opposing team wins the ball, they counter to the large goal.

Focus Team’s Objective

Invite the press, move the ball quickly, get the 9 to commit to one side and then move the ball forward to score in the small goals.

What Opponent Focuses On

Press high, win the ball and score quickly in the large goal.

Key Coaching Points

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