EXPLANATION

Play starts in defending third – ball may only be passed (not dribbled) over third lines – only one mid can move between thirds, everyone else is locked into their third 3 passes in defending third to start play

PROGRESSION

Fullbacks 2/3 join when (1) ball played into final third, (2) ball played into middle third, (3) first pass

Remove thirds restrictions for Red

COACHING POINTS

Attackers – look to find pockets of space to receive ball and break lines, open body positions, continually scan your surroundings to determine opportunities to progress the ball forward – on the ball, look to swing quickly side-to-side to take advantage of numbers-up situations

Defenders – communicate, try to close down channels, look to prevent attackers from turning, show patience When defenders win ball, they have 5 seconds to score a goal