A basic principle of soccer is the need to create width in attack and remain compact in defense. This practice soccer drill encourages teams to make full use of the width of the pitch and to learn how to switch the soccer ball quickly to find the space to play forward. At the same time defenders need to learn to not try to defend the whole width of the field.

• Select two evenly matched teams
• Each team attacks and defends two goals
• No goalkeepers
• Normal football rules apply - restart with kick-ins
• Make it competitive - play for an agreed time and