Squeeze Box: Team

Set up

Field

Use a full field or an adapted 70x50 yard field for 8vs8. Divide the field into 9 zones, three horizontally and three vertically.

Players

22 or more players. Use the team's preferred formation, with 4-4-2 shown as the example. The coach observes from the sideline or from inside the field. Teams may use different formations to prepare for a specific opponent.

How it runs

1. 1.Use offside.
2. 2.An assistant coach may help with offside decisions.
3. 3.The back 4 defends zonally and slides together, with a center back or goalkeeper directing the movement.
4. 4.On the weak side, the defender and midfielder pinch inward so the team remains compact around the ball, intentionally leaving more space on the far side.
5. 5.The front 2 stay connected and avoid becoming isolated from one another.
6. 6.A natural leader communicates so the entire block moves together.
7. 7.Keep the whole team within roughly 2/3 of the field length and 2/3 of the field width.
8. 8.If the defending team fails to compress quickly enough, award the opposition a free kick.

How to win

Score normally in the full-size goals.