The players set up in the half-field according to the 4-3-3 formation, excluding the two central defenders who are used as opposing defenders (red in the figure).

Set up a 25x20 meter playing area using cones. Form two teams of five players each. Assign each player a specific direct opponent, creating fixed pairs for the duration of the drill.

This set-piece can be used against a team defending with man-to-man marking, featuring one player on the post, a near-post player looking for the ball, and leaving two players high up for the counter...

Position the team on the pitch as shown in the figure. Player 3 stands near the ball in the center circle, ready to start play with teammate 4. The red dots represent the opposing team.