Final-Third Loss — Lock the Box, Stop the First Outlet
A final-third transition game where the attacking team must react to loss by locking central exits and stopping the opponent's first forward pass.
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Organization
Play 5v5 to 7v7 around a final-third zone with two counter mini-goals outside the area. The attacking team tries to create a finish. On turnover, the new possession team scores by finding a clean first outlet and countering through a mini-goal.
Coaching Points
Nearest player pressures the ball immediately | Second players lock central outlets | Do not all chase into the same space | Back players step forward to compress | If the first press is broken, recover rather than continue blindly
Progressions
- Give the regaining team two wide outlet players who can be used immediately.
Regressions
- Reduce the outlet options and give the attacking team one extra rest-defence player.
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