Attacking
Phase of Play — Final Third Entry
7 attackers vs 5 defenders
Theme
Attacking
Duration
20 min
Players (min–rec–max)
11–11–11
Equipment
balls, cones, pinnies
Set-up
7 attackers vs 5 defenders. Ball starts with the attacking midfield. Objective is to create and finish a chance within 12 seconds. Reset after each attempt. Coach sets the scenario from outside the grid.
Coaching points
- Ben Carlson — you are the brain here: receive, turn, play forward; don't hold it
- Wide forwards: stay wide until the moment to cut inside — create the space before you use it
- If the first option is blocked, recycle quickly — don't force it
Progressions
- Reduce to 10-second time limit for the chance
- Add a pressing defender who activates from behind the attacking group when the ball is played forward