Fast Break: Deep Regain

Set up

Players

19 or more players. Use two teams of 9 in designated shapes. Set the attacking Red team in a 1-2-3-2-1 formation. Set the defending team in a 1-2-4-2 shape protecting a full-size goal.

Keeper

Yes. Cover space in behind defenders, prevent scoring. Apply pressure on half of the pitch.

How it runs

1. 1.Begin when attacking Player no.1 plays the ball into the field.
2. 2.Do not use attacking corners or defending goal kicks.
3. 3.The strikers try to block passes into the defensive midfielder, intercept forward passes, and force the central defenders to play through the full backs.
4. 4.Midfielders protect the routes into the opposing strikers, track forward runs, and reduce the available space.
5. 5.Defenders stay connected around the opponent's striker and provide cover for one another.
6. 6.After 20-25 mins, move into an SSG with the conditions removed.
7. 7.Both teams compete and attempt to score.