6v6 Carry-to-Break Bonus — Dribble Across a Line for Double Point

A three-band possession game where normal progression scores one point, but a controlled carry across a defensive line scores two and keeps play live.

Encourage players to recognise when a line can be broken by carrying the ball rather than passing.
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Band 1Band 2Band 3
Players
12
Duration
16 min
Equipment
Balls, Cones, Bibs
Difficulty
Intermediate
Age group
U11–U18
Category
Possession
Type
Possession

Organization

Divide a 36x27m area into three horizontal bands and play 6v6. Teams score one point for passing from one band into the next and two points when a player carries the ball under control across a line into the next band before connecting another pass.

Coaching Points

Carry only when the next line does not step | First touch should attack open space | Teammates move away to open the lane | Protect the ball immediately after crossing the line | Pass once a defender commits

Progressions

  • Allow a defender from the next band to step out once the carrier crosses the line.

Regressions

  • Increase band width and award the carry bonus without requiring the next pass.

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