🔧 How to set up the activity: 40x30 yard pitch split into 2 halves 5v5 – each team have 2 players in the attacking half and 3 in the defensive half who cannot cross over No goalkeepers Goals at each end ⚽ Activity: Teams play with a spare player in their own defensive third This means when in possession the attacking players will need to use the defensive players for support and to circulate the ball across the pitch Encourage resets to defenders to keep possession and change the point of the attack Progression: Add an extra player on each team who is allowed to move freely between the halves ✅ Coaching points: Reset to build again under pressure Don’t force forward play Use width to create space
