SET UP:
There is a 1v1 + GK in one half and a 2v2 + GK in the other half of the pitch.
There is also a free player (yellow) that can move into either half to play with the attacking team. This free player will turn the 1v1 into a 2v1 and the 2v2 into a 3v2.
DESCRIPTION:
The ball starts with the goalkeeper who is playing for the red team, in the 1v1+ free player half. A minimum of 4 passes must be made before the ball can be transferred into the other half.
When the ball is successfully transferred to one of the reds in the 2v2 half, the yellow player can go and join in with the 2 reds to create a 3v2 attacking situation.
In the opposite direction, when the Blues win possession of the ball (in the 2v2 half, for example), again a minimum of 4 passes must made. After completing the passes they can either find the blue player in the other half with a pass or the yellow player can receive the ball on the run (inside the opposite half).
A player cannot dribble over the line.
After a while, you may decide to allow a red or blue player to enter the opposite half (when attacking).
The reason for this is that they might be in a better position, than the free player, to cross over the line and attack and this will mean that the free player must recognise that if another player advances, he/she must stay back to provide cover.
KEY DEVELOPING ASPECTS:
- Movement off the ball to create space
- Decision making (when to shoot & when to pass)
- Communication
- Understanding of when to make advancing runs and when to stay and provide cover