Midfield Regain: Spread and Attack

Set up

Field

Use the full width of the pitch and an area about 60 yards long. Put 2 gate goals on the 60-yard line.

Players

17 or more players. Play 9vs7 plus a goalkeeper. One of the nine attackers stays as the server and does not join the main phase. The activity can also be organized with the back 3 holding and supporting rather than all joining the attack.

Keeper

Yes. One.

How it runs

1. 1.The 7 defenders try to play through one of the target gates within 5 passes.
2. 2.D4 creates the turnover situation by playing the ball to A4.
3. 3.For the starting picture, D4 can also play to A1 to represent a misplaced midfield pass.
4. 4.A1 looks to move the ball away from pressure and connect with the other attackers.

How to win

The attacking team scores in the full goal. The defending team scores by playing through either gate goal.