Sharks and minnows: 3v1 twice

Three attackers pass and dribble through two zones, each with one defender, to score.

PlayersCoach or defenderConePlayer runsPass, throw, or shot

Three attackers start in zone 1

Divide the field into 3 equal rectangles, with 1 to 3 goals on one endline.
Put a single defender in zone 2 (middle) and zone 3 (the one with the goals). They must stay in their zones.
Three lines of attackers use passing and dribbling to move from one zone to the next and beat the defenders.

Possible rule

Attackers must play 2 touch in zones 1 and 3. This forces passing in zone 1 and quick finishing in zone 3.

Rotate

Rotate defenders after 2 to 3 minutes, or have them rotate naturally if they steal the ball.

When to pass versus dribble. Balance and support in attack: a triangle shape, with depth and width.

Run in

Week 5: passingRec practice for Wednesday, October 7. The focus for all ages is passing: the inside of the foot to pass and receive.
Week 4: pass or dribbleRec practice for Wednesday, September 30. Building from 1v1 to 3v1 to 3v2: seeing space, and knowing when to pass or dribble past a defender. Reminder: Saturday's games will have 4 goals on the field.