Soccer Exercise
5v5 to 8v8 with Neutral Players
- Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
- Training Set Main point
- Number of Players 10-15 players, 16-22+ players
Setup
• 4 cones to mark the field
• Divide into a 5v5 game (or more, up to 8v8) with 4 neutral players
Procedure
Play in a 5v5 (or more, up to 8v8) game with 4 neutral players focusing on ball retention. The goal is to move the ball between the neutral players on the opposite ends of the field. The neutral players always play with the team in possession of the ball.
Tip
Coaching Points
• Expand the playing field
• Offer support in an open position
• Move into depth to get out of the defensive shadow
• Neutral players should adjust their positions to avoid being in the defensive shadow of opposing players
• Look for open spaces to receive the ball
• Always create at least 3 passing options - left, right, central
Training attributes
Tactics
- Tactics
- Player behavior Transitional play (shifting the game) Transition drill Man down/Man up
Training Organization
- Age
- U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
- Duration
- 25 min
- Training Set
- Main point
- Number of Players
- 10-15 players 16-22+ players
- Form of Training
- Group training
- Exercise level
- Easy