Set Up:

Diagram 1: The teams play 5v3 in the central zone with defenders stationed in each of the flank zones. The attackers can shoot from inside the zone, but they must dribble thru a gate in order to enter the penalty area. When they do, a 2nd attacker crosses over into the area as the defenders release from the flank zones, to creating a 2v2.  Upon completion, the attackers re-start the 5v3 and new defenders switch into the flank zones.

*Note: If a 2v2 stalls in the penalty area, the ball can be played back out into the central zone to reset the 5v3. Defenders in the penalty area return to the flank zones.

Diagram 2: When the defenders win the ball in the 5v3, they immediately switch it out to either flank zone for a cross and finish. All of the players can cross over into the penalty area to play the cross.

Coaching Points:

1    Shooting – When the defenders block the gates, look for long shots.

2    Shielding – After getting thru the gate, carry past the defender and put him on your back.

3    Finishing – Play quickly out to the flank zone and play early crosses. Leave the defenders behind.

Progressions:

1    Set up 2v1’s in the flank zones.