5v5+2 Split Jokers — One Inside, One Beyond End Line
A directional possession game where the two neutrals offer different solutions. One joker operates inside the central area while the second acts as an end target, forcing players to connect through and beyond the pressure.
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Organization
Use a 32x22m directional area. Play 5v5 with one neutral free inside and a second neutral positioned beyond the attacking end line. Score by finding the inside joker and then connecting the end joker in the same possession.
Coaching Points
Inside joker gives an angle, not a static central position | End joker stays beyond the defensive line | Players support underneath after finding the end target | Do not force the inside joker if the outside route is open | Rotate the neutral roles regularly
Progressions
- Make the central joker one touch and the end joker two touch.
Regressions
- Allow either joker to be used in any order before scoring.
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