🔧 Set-up: Mark half a pitch with a full-sized goal and goalkeeper Position 4 attackers and 3 defenders in the middle of the pitch ⚽ Activity: Coach starts play with a pass to a wide attacker Attackers aim to exploit wide spaces to create a goal-scoring opportunity Defenders work as a unit to delay the attack and protect central areas Attackers use wide channels to stretch defenders and create openings Encourage overlapping runs to support the wide attack Defenders should force play into less dangerous wide areas Gradually increase tempo as players improve Rotate roles every 5 minutes for balanced practice ✅ Coaching Points: Transition quickly and use wide areas to stretch the defence Time attacking runs carefully to avoid offside and create options Focus on composure during crossing and finishing moments Defenders should prioritise blocking central spaces and recovering shape Attackers should communicate to exploit overloads and mismatches ➕ Progressions: Add a central midfielder to join the attack late Reduce the pitch size to increase intensity and decision-making speed
