🔧 Set-up: Mark out the middle third using cones Position 2 wide players, 1 central midfielder, 2 fullbacks, and 2 attackers Include 3 defenders to simulate recovery pressure ⚽ Activity: Play starts with a turnover in the middle third, transitioning quickly into attack Wide player receives the ball and combines with fullback using overlapping or underlapping runs Ball is crossed or passed into the box for attackers to attempt a finish Defenders focus on recovering and blocking the attack Rotate roles every 5 minutes so players experience attacking and defending roles Gradually increase pace to simulate match-speed transitions Reset after each shot or defensive clearance ✅ Coaching Points: Time overlapping/underlapping runs to exploit defensive gaps Make quick decisions to sustain attacking momentum Use sharp, accurate passing to advance the attack Midfielder should make late supporting runs into the box Attackers should anticipate deliveries and attack space inside the box Defenders must communicate clearly and organise recovery positions ➕ Progressions: Add a recovering midfielder to increase defensive challenge Impose a time limit to complete the attack
