Game with Flank Zones
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Organisation
- Cones or markers to outline the field.
- Define the flank zones from the 16-yard box to the sidelines.
- 2 goals
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Process
The game should primarily be played through the side flank areas. Players in the flank zones cannot be tackled. Free play in the middle zone. Goals scored directly from the flank zones are invalid.
Objective
Play through the wide areas Handle crossing balls Utilize the flank zones to avoid offside positions.
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Tip
Coaching Points
- Push up as high as possible on the flanks. However, ensure that the wide players are not left in the defensive shadow.
- Play the ball preferably to the front foot or into the run.
Training Set
Main point, End
Duration
25 min
Age
U14 - Men's / Women's
Technique
Passing, Combinations, Long passes / Crosses, Trapping
Tactics
Player behavior, Man-marking towards the ball, Overlapping, Transitional play (shifting the game), Wing play/Crossing, Wing play with opponents, Wing play without opponents
Training Organization
Number of Players
10 players - 22+ players
Goalkeeper
2 goalies - 3+ goalies
Form of Training
Group training, Team training
Exercise level
Easy
Spatial Behavior
Half-field
Training Location
Pitch
Author: Tactics easy2coach
