8 vs 8 with Passing Station

• Cones to mark the target line
• 1 goal

• The coach initiates each action with a lofted ball.
• The yellow team plays for possession and should include their goalkeeper in the build-up to create a numerical advantage. The yellow team has the objective to maintain possession for 30 seconds (1 point).
• After 30 seconds, the yellow team can combine to play deep and pass to the coach behind the target line or dribble over the target line (1 point).
• If team Blue intercepts the ball, they earn 1 point. If team Blue subsequently scores a goal, the team earns an additional 2 points.

Coaching Points 

• Make the playing field wide and large.
• Consistently play out of pressure.
• Execute switches of play quickly (play with 2 touches, bypass positions).
• Do not play back into pressure.

Set up a target line 10 meters behind the midfield line.