Grid Possession Drill | How to Create a Numbers-Up Advantage

Overview

• A possession drill where the attackers use a numbers-up advantage to keep the ball
• The defenders play short-handed and hunt for a quick win-back
• Players work on passing, positioning, and decision-making all at once

Objectives

• Get players thinking about the numbers-up advantage inside the grids
• Find the passing lanes that actually work in tight space
• Move the ball to bring teammates into the play
• Build the habit of winning it back the moment you lose it

Setup

Split the field into 6 grids (2 columns x 3 rows) and play it 5 attackers vs. 4 defenders for a numbers-up edge.

1）Split the field into grids

2）Set up 5 attackers vs. 4 defenders and start the possession

3）The attackers try to score before moving the ball through all 5 grids

4）If the defenders win it, they break out on the counter right away

5）If the defenders lose it, they swap with the attackers for the next round