Objective:

• To produce a team practice emphasizing good collective defending.
• Also emphasizing good collective attacking.

Organization:

• Mark out area approx. 30 x 35 yards (adjust if in a small gymnasium).
• Two semi-circular zones are placed on the end lines.
• Squad is split into two teams, and each team is halved - one half on the field, the other in the forward zone.
• Two coaches (or players) act as the "windows" on the outside line.
• The "windows" are an outlet for the team in possession.
• Goals only count if ball is chipped forward, and then caught in the end zone without touching the ground.
• "Windows" when they receive a pass must kick or throw the back to same team.
• Play for 3- or 4-minutes and then change Zone players with field players.

Teaching:

DEFENDERS
• Instruct one player to hustle player with the ball, not to "dive in" and so prevent the "chipped shot."
• Keep immediate support player alert to movement of others, while maintaining the "first support" position.
• Make defensive support player(s) aware of forward and diagonal runs, and be prepared to "track down" without sacrificing defensive "shape."

ATTACKERS
• Tell players that accurate one and two-touch passing will break down defensive organization.
• Make player on the ball aware that a fake or dribble can open up angle for chip.
• Remember to take advantage of the outside outlet, but to look for space to receive the ball when "outlet players" are in possession.

Target:

• To outscore the opposition.