Timing and Speed of Action

• 2 Mini goals
• Cones to mark the halfway line and penalty area boundary
• Divide the defending players into 2 groups, positioned in 2 colors next to the mini goal
• Divide the attacking players into 2 groups (label them "1" and "2") and position them next to the 2nd mini goal

• The 2 attacking players from midfield start with the aim of scoring on the mini goal at the penalty area line.
• Upon the coach's command, a defender ("Yellow" or "Red") starts. Depending on the age group, play may or may not include offside.
• If the defender wins the ball, they can immediately make a deep pass to the halfway line goal, scoring 2 points for their defending group. Attackers only score 1 point for a goal.
• After the action, all participants return to their respective groups. The first team to score 10 goals wins, and the groups switch from attack to defense.

Coaching Points:

• Exploit numerical superiority
• Defenders try to isolate an attacker in a 1v1 situation
• Complete attacks quickly
• React to the defender's action: shoot or pass
• Pass to teammates in stride or to their leading foot