Continuous Numbers Up Shape Game

Objectives

• -Hold shape while outnumbered
• -Coach compactness under sustained pressure
• -Reward organised defending with a counter chance

Setup

1. 1A pitch with a goal to defend and two counter goals on halfway in a 44 x 34 yards area.
2. 2Load a ball at each starting station so the next rep can begin immediately.
3. 3Balls with the attacking team, two sets of bibs.

Coaching instructions

1. 1The attacking team has a two-player advantage.
2. 2The defending team stays compact and counters into the halfway goals.
3. 3Swap roles every five minutes.
4. 4As soon as one sequence ends, the next server plays in without waiting.
5. 5Run 4-minute blocks and count total completed sequences as a squad score.

Common mistakes

• -Chasing the ball out of shape
• -No outlet after winning the ball
• -Long queues while balls are collected