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6 + 2 vs 6 + 2 in three zones
20 min
Soccer Exercise

6 + 2 vs 6 + 2 in three zones

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19
  • Training Set Main point

Setup

A field with 3 zones is marked out with cones. A goal is placed at each end with a goalkeeper in each. Two teams of 8 (blue and red) are formed. The balls are distributed between the goals. Zones: Goal-near zones: Free play. Only the two defenders and two strikers may be in these zones. Middle zone: 2 touches. Any number of players.

Procedure

8 vs 8 is played. Due to the limited touches in the middle zone, players are forced to bridge it quickly and play the ball to the strikers. In the goal-near zones, the strikers are required to seek 1 vs 1 situations and dribble.

Tip

- The defenders try to close down spaces and block passing lanes during the build-up. - When the wing player has the ball, each defender marks an attacker. - After winning the ball, the defender or goalkeeper immediately initiates the counterattack through the wing players. - The teams should be in constant motion. Players constantly try to make themselves available as passing options for their teammates. - At least two players from the team in possession cross and move toward the near and far post, while the third player drops into the space behind. This gives the crosser various passing options. - This game format is characterised by constant communication and a constant interplay between attack and defence. - The strikers must repeatedly beat their opponents 1 vs 1 and try to finish - After completing the offensive action, the team must immediately switch to defence, as the goalkeeper initiates the counterattack. - The defender blocks the running and passing lanes to goal and forces the attacker wide. - In midfield, a movement and passing game develops with the goal of playing the ball to a striker. - 8 cones, 2 full-size goal(s)

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Dribbling

Tactics

Tactics
Team behavior Man down/Man up

Condition

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

Co-ordination

Co-Ordination
Quick anticipation Quick processing

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19
Duration
20 min
Training Set
Main point
Goalkeeper
2 goalies
Form of Training
Individual training Team training Game Systems
Exercise level
Intermediate
Spatial Behavior
Half-field
Training Location
Pitch Indoor