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3-Zone game (match character)
25 min
Soccer Exercise

3-Zone game (match character)

  • Age U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
  • Training Set Main point
  • Number of Players 10-15 players, 16-22+ players

Setup

• 4 flags to mark the middle zone
• 2 goals
• Multiple balls

Procedure

Two teams compete against each other in 3 zones (match character). In the 1st zone (defensive zone) and the 3rd zone (offensive zone), both teams have free play.

In the 2nd zone (midfield zone), both teams are limited to 2 or 3 ball touches. Once the ball enters the midfield zone, it cannot be intentionally played back into the defensive zone or dribbled back. Otherwise, possession changes.

Goals only count when all players are beyond the halfway line.

Training attributes

Tactics

Tactics
Team behavior Player behavior Transitional play (shifting the game) Transition drill

Condition

Condition
Football-specific endurance

Training Organization

Age
U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
25 min
Training Set
Main point
Number of Players
10-15 players 16-22+ players
Goalkeeper
2 goalies 3 goalies 3+ goalies
Form of Training
Team training
Exercise level
Intermediate
Training Location
Pitch