Library

U12 and up

Release Wide

Set up

Field
Half a full-sized field with a 6-yard channel down each side and a marked centre line.
Players
14 or more players. Three against two plus a goalkeeper in each half. One or two players in each flank channel play for whichever team has the ball.
Keeper
Yes.
Balls
Every restart is a throw from the goalkeeper to a flank player.

How it runs

  1. 1.Every time the goalkeeper has possession, restart with a throw to one of the flank players.
  2. 2.Wide players may combine with each other, overlap, cross, or pass into the three attackers.
  3. 3.If only one wide player is involved, that player carries the ball and crosses.
  4. 4.Rotate the outfield roles periodically while keeping the goalkeepers in place.
  5. 5.Apply offside within each half.

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