EXPLANATION
Attacking team has two half-space boxes, defending team may not enter – player in half-space limited to 3 touches – offside line at top of PA
Start with phase of play – defenders in possession play to attacking center backs who must play 2 passes back and forth to restart
PROGRESSION
Add counter goals for defenders
Require half-space touch to score
COACHING POINTS
Try to form rondos with half-space player
When forward tucks into half-space, look for overlaps from outside backs
Avoid camping out in half-space – move in/out
Scanning by off-ball players to determine when to enter half-space – communication
