Possession 4v4+3

Objective

• -Keep the ball with a numerical advantage
• -Recognise when to switch and when to play forward
• -React instantly to losing the ball

Setup

1. 1Mark a rectangle.
2. 2Two teams of four plus three neutral players who always play with the ball.
3. 3Balls around the outside for quick restarts.

How to play

1. 1Team in possession uses the neutrals to keep the ball.
2. 2Ten passes equals one point.
3. 3Transition immediately on turnover, no stoppage.

Progressions

• +Reduce neutrals to two
• +Two-touch limit

Regressions

• -Add a fourth neutral
• -Enlarge the area

Variations

• -Score by playing through a central gate
• -Add end zones to dribble into

Common mistakes

• -Everyone rushing to the ball
• -Neutrals holding the ball too long
• -No pressure in the first three seconds after loss