9v9 Compact

Setup

You will require: 1 ball / 2 sets of bibs / 1 goal / 1 mini goal / 14 cones, Set up a 2/3 of a full size pitch, Two teams of nine, Use cones to mark out thirds on the pitch, 1 main goal and 1 smaller goal on the opposite sites

How it works

Attack v Defence style game which starts with attacking team 1/3 up the pitch, The defender team must prevent any successful plays between the lines or in behind, focus on keeping a compact shape around the ball, defensive team counter by scoring in the 2 small goals

Coaching points

• Compact shape
• Recover run
• Cover support
• Track runner
• Slow down attacker

Progressions

progression: Create a 10v8 attacking overload to simulate being a man down regression: limit number of attacking players allowed in the box