15 min
15-20 players
Small-sided games

Possession game in two zones with 5v3 and 3 gates

Two teams each maintain possession in their own half and look to penetrate through one of the gates to switch of play, under pressure from a third team.

Description

Set up a rectangular field divided into two halves, with 3 gates marked on the halfway line.
Create 3 teams: 2 teams in possession, each in one half, and 1 team in pressing, divided between the two areas.
Exercise flow for the teams in possession:
1. Maintain possession under pressure
2. Progress...

Possession game in two zones with 5v3 and 3 gates

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