🔧 Set-up: Area: 40x30 meters with a full-size goal at one end Players: 2 strikers, 2 midfielders, 2 wingers, 2 defenders, 1 goalkeeper Equipment: Several footballs, cones marking positional zones ⚽ Activity: The two strikers position themselves centrally, with midfielders and wingers supporting the attack Strikers work together using one-touch layoffs, flick-ons, or quick passes to create goal-scoring chances When one striker drops deep, the other must run in behind to stretch the defensive line Build play towards a final action where one striker or a supporting midfielder takes a shot on goal Two defenders attempt to cut passing lanes and prevent easy chances, with the goalkeeper actively involved Introduce a transition phase: if defenders win possession, strikers must press to regain control before the opposition counterattacks Rotate different striker pairings to develop chemistry, tactical awareness, and adaptability ✅ Coaching Points: Emphasise communication and coordination between the two strikers Teach varied movement patterns: one drops short, one runs in behind Highlight timing and weight of combination passes under pressure Reinforce quick reactions when possession is lost to initiate counter-pressing Encourage creative interplay to disrupt defensive structure
