4v4+3 Staggered Neutrals — Low, Middle and High Support
A directional possession game with three neutrals assigned to different horizontal bands. The team with the ball can use all three but must preserve their staggered heights.
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Organization
Use a 32x22m three-band area. Play 4v4 with Neutral 1 restricted to the low band, Neutral 2 to the middle band and Neutral 3 to the high band. Score by progressing low-to-high or high-to-low without losing possession.
Coaching Points
Neutrals occupy different heights at all times | Middle neutral links rather than chasing the ball | Low neutral provides a secure reset | High neutral stays beyond pressure until the lane opens | Possession players rotate around, not into, neutral positions
Progressions
- Make the middle neutral one touch and require use of all three neutrals for a bonus point.
Regressions
- Allow neutrals to move between adjacent bands.
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