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Playing with the 5 Lines 11v7.

Playing with the 5 Lines 11v7

Play on a full size pitch set-up 4 lines as per the diagram and arrange the players in 2-3-2-3. The opposition play with 7 in a 3-2-1. The game Game starts with the Gk who looks to

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Adult Game-related Advanced 65 mins 8–18 players Game tempo Attacking Defending
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Practice timer

65:00

Pitch layout
Players Ball Pass / movement Cones / markers

How to use this session

  1. Set the learning intention before players arrive.
  2. Copy the pitch picture as closely as numbers allow.
  3. Protect ball-rolling time; intervene in natural stoppages.
  4. Use STEP live if challenge or success tips too far.

Session flow

Arrival · 8 mins

Warm-up rondo — Playing with the 5 Lines 11v7.

8:00

Players arrive into a ball-rolling activity linked to the session theme.

Organisation: Small grids / mini pitches ready before players arrive.

Coaching points
  • Smile, connect, set the learning intention early.
  • High ball rolling from the first minute.
Progressions
  • Add directional constraints.
Regressions
  • Reduce pressure / enlarge space.
Whole game · 18 mins

Conditioned game — Playing with the 5 Lines 11v7.

18:00

Directional game with a condition that makes playing with the 5 lines 11v7. the easiest path to success. Multi-ball restarts.

Organisation: Age-appropriate pitch; bibs.

Coaching points
  • Recognise when playing with the 5 lines 11v7. is on.
  • In possession: create and use space.
  • Out of possession: organise early.
Progressions
  • Tighten space or add a scoring bonus for the theme.
Regressions
  • Add a neutral / bounce player.
Part practice · 18 mins

Playing with the 5 Lines 11v7.

18:00

Play on a full size pitch set-up 4 lines as per the diagram and arrange the players in 2-3-2-3. The opposition play with 7 in a 3-2-1. The game Game starts with the Gk who looks to play out from the back. The 11 players look to build up play while playing in the lines and from an attack on the goal.

Organisation: Balls: 10; Bibs: 11; Cones: Y; Goals: 2; Other: Flat cones

Coaching points
  • If the defending team win the ball they can counter attack on the goal.
  • Players can move between the lines but must maintain the shape by rotating. Give individual challenges to the different players.
  • Think About?
  • Angles of support, always be in a position to receive the ball. Press the ball in the team shape.
Progressions
  • Progression
Regressions
  • Remove opposition or enlarge the area to restore success.
Game · 16 mins

Transfer game — Playing with the 5 Lines 11v7.

16:00

Open or lightly conditioned game. Freeze only to reinforce one coaching point from playing with the 5 lines 11v7..

Organisation: Age-appropriate pitch and numbers.

Coaching points
  • Catch them being good when the theme appears.
  • Manage challenge vs success live.
Progressions
  • Remove all conditions.
Regressions
  • Reintroduce the theme condition for 3 minutes.
Plenary · 5 mins

Review & cool down

5:00

Players share one learning from the session against the intention.

Organisation: Team huddle.

Coaching points
  • Link back to Four Corners and next session.

Related drills

Rondo 11v7

Make a circle with 8/9 on outside in bibs and 2 more inside On the inside we have 7 non bibs Bibs/Non Bibs Objective is to make as many passes as you can, whichever team is in possession can use the players on the outside for “bounce/wall passes” Outside players team with 2 in the middle to keep the ball, if the 7 inside win the ball they keep it from the centre 2 while they press quickly to win it. Communication 1 touch from outside Bounce passes/half turn inside Switch 2 centre players often. Rondo 11v7

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Passing/Pressing Mix

Passing/Pressing Mix Square with 3 teams - 2 teams inside playing “keep-ball” Players on the inside split into 2 teams. Objective is to make as many passes as you can, whichever team is in possession can use the players on the outside for “bounce/wall passes” As soon as possession changes outside players switch allegiance. Communication 1 touch from outside Switch teams from outside to replace inside team when ball is lost.

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Drill 228

Breaking Lines Rondo 5v4: Overloaded Rondo in 1 half (4v3) -team of 3 also has one person locked to the line blocking the pass -Team of 4 has player in opposite end moving around to receive the pass Making the pass and it being returned is a goal. Defensive team: Can we press and win the ball (then give it back) Can the Player on the line cut out the “line-breaking” pass Offensive team: Keep the ball comfortably with the overload Make the pass to the spare player and receive it back for a goal

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3v3+3 (+5 with coaches)

3v3 inside the circle with bounce players on the outside 2 touch If possible Which team of 3 can get the most passes Movement to get into position after passing Players outside cant be tackled but passes can be intercepted 2 teams inside playing “keep-ball” Players on the inside split into 2 teams. Objective is to make as many passes as you can, whichever team is in possession can use the players on the outside for “bounce/wall passes” As soon as possession changes outside players switch allegiance. Communication 1 touch from outside Switch teams from outside to replace inside team when ball is lost. 3v3+3 (+5 with coaches)

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