Barcelona Game Format
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Organisation
- Cones to mark the playing field
- Divide into 3 teams of 4 players each
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Process
- Two 4-player teams focus on ball possession (here, Red and Yellow). The third team (here, Blue) aims to regain possession.
- If the two teams manage to keep the ball in their possession for 30 seconds, they earn a point.
- When the team in the middle gains possession, they switch places with the team that lost the ball.
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Tip
Coaching Points
- Encourage offering passing options
- Emphasize widening the play
- Practice high-pressure defending
Training Set
Main point
Duration
20 min
Age
U13 - Men's / Women's
Tactics
Man down/Man up, Player behavior, One on one, One On One, Pressing, High pressure in midfield, High pressure on defense, Transition drill, Quick transitioning (defense to offense), Quick transitioning (offense to defense), Transitional play (shifting the game)
Condition
Soccer-specific endurance
Training Organization
Number of Players
12 players
Form of Training
Group training
Exercise level
Intermediate
Training Location
Indoor, Pitch
Author: Tactics easy2coach
