Developing width

1. 5v3 with the attackers having a 2 man overload
2. 3 zones to play in
3. Three attacking players in the central zone and one attacking player in each wide zone
4. 3 goals one end and 1 goal at the other
5. Attackers look to score centrally or they can use the side gates
6. If defenders win the ball they score in the opposing goal

Rules

1. Players play two-touch in central zone, but are unlimited in the wide channels.
2. Only one defender can enter either wide channel (2v1 opportunities).
3. Attackers must connect five passes before trying to score
   1. One-touch finish into the central goal
   2. Dribble or penetrating pass through the wide gates.
4. Interchanging is allowed with and without the ball.
5. If the defenders win possession, they can score through the gate in the central zone.

1. Quality – type of pass – pace of pass – quality of touches
2. Shape – width and depth
3. Mobility – interchanging positions
4. Decision making – possession v penetrating;
5. Combination play – transition.

1. Always start at back of defenders so attackers have to repossess

1. Fixed number of balls per team
2. Time to score