Positional Possession | Keeping the Ball While Holding Your Spot

Overview

• An attacking team of 6 locked into fixed positions through the central area
• A defending team of 5 with one job: win the ball back
• Once the attack does its work, 6 wide players around the outside come alive
• Best for players who already get the basics of positional play

Objectives

• Learn what each position is responsible for in tight space
• Stay connected to teammates and hold the right spot under pressure
• Learn how to move the ball forward by using your wide players
• Stay on top in possession with quick decisions and sharp passing

Setup

The central 6 put possession first and keep the ball alive against the defenders’ pressure. Once the attack strings enough passes together, the wide players join in and the whole thing turns into something that looks a lot more like a real game.

１）Start with 6 attackers vs. 5 defenders in the central area

２）Once the attack completes 5+ passes, 6 wide players around the outside (wingers, wing-backs, center forward, etc.) come alive

３）After the wide players jump in, it becomes 11 attackers vs. 6 defenders — an 11v6

４）Reset the play on a goal or a turnover

５）Rotate everyone through different positions and teams