Trigger Point

Set up

Field

Mark a central area about 25x45 yrds with cones. At the end farthest from the full goal, create 2 gate goals for the defending team to attack after regaining possession.

Players

10 or more players. Use 5 defenders against 4 attackers.

Keeper

Yes. One.

How it runs

1. 1.Begin with the center back playing the ball back to the goalkeeper.
2. 2.The goalkeeper clears with the feet, unopposed, toward the attacking team's midfield.
3. 3.The attacking team receives the clearance and tries to score.
4. 4.The defending group works to regain possession and, if successful, play through either gate goal.
5. 5.A1 or A2 brings the ball under control and combines with the forwards to start the attack.
6. 6.D5 reads the distance to the ball and decides whether the situation calls for high pressure or a deeper position.
7. 7.When pressing, D5 closes and shows A2 inside.
8. 8.D4 supports the pressure behind D5.

After each rep

D2 resets the next repetition with a pass back to the goalkeeper. The goalkeeper again clears toward the opposing midfield.