4v4 on Three Cone Goals in Open Space

Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19
Training Set Progression, Main point
Number of Players 6 - 9 players

Setup

A field is marked out with cones. Three cone goals are set up inside the field. Two teams of 4 are formed.

Procedure

Team red and team blue play against each other and try to score as many goals as possible. A goal can be scored by passing the ball (from either side) through one of the cone goals and having a teammate control it on the other side. Both teams have free play (no touch limit). If a team scores, they can immediately attack another cone goal. The team without possession must try to defend all goals.

Tip

- The objective for the defenders is either to win possession or to push the ball carrier into a non-dangerous area to the side and to block the passing lane to the goal/teammate by double-teaming or tucking in. - Both teams should be in constant motion. The players constantly try to make themselves available and offer passing options to their teammates. - The team without possession tries to cleverly close down passing lanes and spaces and constantly applies pressure on the ball carrier and his nearby teammates. - This game format requires an enormous running volume and game intelligence and is characterised by constant communication and a constant back-and-forth between attacking and defending. - 10 cones

Training attributes

Technique

Technique: Ball control Dribbling Feinting/trick dribbling Passing Shot technique/shooting

Tactics

Tactics: Team behavior Player behavior Transitional play (shifting the game) Man down/Man up

Condition

Condition: Speed of movement with ball Speed of movement off the ball Basic Endurance GAT Strength training Explosiveness

Co-ordination

Co-Ordination: Quick anticipation Quick processing

Training Organization

Age: U6 - U13 U14 - U19
Duration: 15 min
Training Set: Progression Main point
Number of Players: 6 - 9 players
Form of Training: Individual training Group training Team training Game Systems
Exercise level: Easy Intermediate Difficult
Training Location: Indoor Pitch