By Keith Scarlett
This is a possession game that works on playing in a specific direction as opposed to just keeping possession. It also helps work on the timing of the final ball with the runner to avoid being offside.
Set-up: The team is split into 2 groups. Each group plays 5 vs. 5 plus 2 in 30 x 30 metre grids. Each grid has a 5 yard end zone on each end.
How it Works: The two neutral players are all time offense. The team with the ball must make 3 consecutive passes and then may play a ball into their offensive end zone for a teammate to receive. Players may run into the end zone before the ball is played in and the defenders can go in as well to defend.
They play this for 10 minutes.
Next, add the restriction that NO players are allowed into the end zone until the ball has been played into the zone.
By Keith Scarlett, Former Assistant Women’s Football Coach – Perth Glory FC, Australia, former U.S. Soccer National Staff, follow him on Twitter @keithscarlett and catch his personal blog, "An American Coach Down Under:" http://keithscarlett.blogspot.com
