U13 and up . Create and use an overload . Counter-attack when the ball is won
Fast Break: 4v3
Set up
- Field
- Use two penalty areas, roughly 44x36 yrds, with a full-size goal at each end. Mark a halfway line with cones on or around the 18 yrd box. Place two pointed cones or flags on the halfway line and another one 15-20 yrds farther downfield.
- Players
- 8 or more players. Play Red against Blue with one neutral player 'N'.
- Keeper
- Yes.
How it runs
- 1.Two teams compete and try to score.
- 2.The coach serves the ball and both teams compete to gain possession.
- 3.The neutral immediately joins the team that wins the ball, creating a 4vs3 attack.
- 4.Once a team has possession, it has only 10 secs to score.
- 5.The game may be played with or without off-sides.
- 6.If a direct shot scores, the shooter must run through the goal line within 3 secs.
- 7.Play continuously for 10 minutes.
After each rep
After the ball goes out or a goal is scored, the coach immediately supplies a new ball.
How to win
The team with the most goals at the end wins.
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