Vertical Race

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.

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

Players: Each flat marker is occupied by one player of each of the two teams, with larger groups further players wait behind so that the sequence runs quickly. One goalkeeper occupies the goal. The two players at the flat marker furthest from the goal each receive a ball.

• Two teams compete against each other in a race, with each team playing only with the players of its own colour.
• The teams try to reach the area near the penalty area with one-touch passing and one-twos wherever possible and to finish.
• Afterwards all players move back one flat marker, the players waiting behind take over the front place. The goalscorers go to the flat marker at the penalty area, from where every player moves one flat marker towards the halfway line.

Scoring: If both teams score, only the team whose ball crossed the goal line first receives a point.

Note: Drill idea by Eddie Plickat.