Vertical Play with Opponent Pressure

Pitch: Lay out 6 flat markers in one half of the pitch towards the goal: a starting flat marker centrally at about the level of the halfway line, in front of it two flat markers on the left and on the right, in front of those another pair of flat markers on the left and on the right and finally one flat marker centrally at the edge of the penalty area. The width is based on the semi-circle or on the goal area. Between the lines of flat markers the areas are created that are played through.

Equipment: 6 flat markers, bibs in two colours, balls, 1 goal.

Players: Each flat marker is occupied by one player, at the starting flat marker further players wait with balls. Between the lines there is one defensive player each in a bib colour of their own. The player at the flat marker at the edge of the penalty area is the additional passing option in the centre. One goalkeeper occupies the goal.

• The player with the ball starts in the first area, where a defensive player is facing.
• The way past this defender has to be found by combining with one of the two outside players. The outside players may not control the ball, they may only lay it off first time.
• As soon as the second area is entered, the defensive player waiting there may also intervene, and the situation is repeated.
• If this area is also passed through, a finish on goal is allowed.

Scoring: If the attacker loses the ball beforehand, the defending team receives one point.

Variations:

• The passing option at the edge of the penalty area can be left out or converted into a further opponent.

Note: Drill idea by Eddie Plickat.