Small-Sided Game: Interchanging on the Wing

Setup

Pitch: Cones mark the positions; plus one goal.

Equipment: Cones, 1 goal and several balls.

Players: Two holding midfielders, two centre-backs, a right midfielder, a right-back, the strikers and a goalkeeper.

The right holding midfielder opens up play to the right centre-back.
Just before the ball reaches the right centre-back, the right midfielder starts at high speed towards the centre, and the right-back sprints along the line into the space that has been freed up.
The centre-back plays a lofted ball into the path of the full-back.
The full-back takes the ball on towards the goal line and crosses into the centre.
Meanwhile the strikers cross over, and the left holding midfielder makes a central run towards the penalty spot.
The right holding midfielder shifts into the centre and provides cover against second balls or counter-attacks.
The left holding midfielder then starts the drill down the left side.

Pay attention to the timing.
Demand accurate lofted balls.
Pay attention to a clean first touch and to taking the ball in stride.
Lift the head just before the cross.
The strikers and the holding midfielder should not break into the penalty area too early.