8v8 - Play Up To The Striker

Improve timing and detail of combination play to feed the striker with the goal of finishing quickly under pressure. Focus on building up to a one-touch finish and movement off the ball to support and create space.

Format: • 8v8 setup on a reduced-size pitch. Flex the numbers as required • One team (Green) plays with a striker who operates behind the opposition's defensive line/the mini goals. • The other team attacks the full sized goal. Scoring Rules: • The Green striker needs to move in relation to where the ball is. • A goal for Greens only counts if the striker scores with a one-touch finish into any of the mini goals. This would be a set to a midfielder in a game. • Striker can only receive passes played beyond halfway (no free movement back into midfield). Defensive Conditions: • Pressing is encouraged high up the pitch. • Defensive units must stay connected and deny forward passing lanes. • Defenders should screen the pass in the green forward. Progressions (Optional): • Add a defender behind the halfway line and allow striker the striker unlimited touches