Vertical Play

• Set up 8 cones to create the field.
• Divide into two teams, 4 vs 4-8 vs 8 (reduce the field size depending on the number of players).
• Both teams have 2 wing players who are positioned diagonally across from each other.

The goal is for both teams to score points by having the players in the field pass the ball from one wing player to the other without losing the ball in the meantime.

The player who passes to the wing player switches positions with them.

The other team tries to regain possession of the ball through skillful and team-oriented pressing and by compacting the spaces.

• Only allow flat passes.
• Always offer support in open spaces.
• Create triangles.
• Maintain depth and width in positioning.
• The wing player can only be played after crossing the imaginary midfield line.
• For the team in possession of the ball, the focus is on retaining possession and initiating an attack at the right moment.