6 vs 6 on Four Cone Goals

Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19
Training Set Progression, Main point
Number of Players 10-15 players

Setup

Set up a cone rectangle. A cone goal is placed on both the left and right sidelines of the rectangle, as well as extending from the two goals within the cone rectangle itself (see diagram).

Procedure

Both teams defend their own two goals and try to score by shooting the ball through one of the other team's two cone goals. The blue team defends the two blue cone goals, the red team defends the two red cone goals. Goals may only be scored from the front. Both teams have unlimited touches. Variation: If the ball is shot/passed through one of the middle cone goals and received by a teammate on the other side, the goal counts double and the team retains possession.

Tip

- The focus of this game form is on defending two cone goals with the follow-up actions of 'quick transition from defence to attack' or ball control after winning the ball. Additionally, the team in possession practices off-the-ball movement with the aim of scoring a goal. - 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 block his passing lane toward the goal/teammate through double-teaming or tucking in. - Triangles must constantly be formed to create passing options. - Both teams should be in constant motion. Players continuously try to make themselves available as passing options for their teammates. - This game form requires good tactical awareness and is characterised by regular communication. - 12 cones

Training attributes

Technique

Technique: Ball control Passing

Tactics

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

Condition

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

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: 10-15 players
Form of Training: Individual training Team training Game Systems
Exercise level: Easy Intermediate Difficult
Training Location: Indoor Pitch