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6 vs 8 + goalkeeper
40 min
Soccer Exercise

6 vs 8 + goalkeeper

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

Setup

According to the graphic, 16 players go to half the field and position one goal each on the baseline and the center line. The 9-team is in possession of the ball and positions two players in the storm, one player on the right and one on the left, behind each a full-defender and two central players in the middle and the goalkeeper with the ball. The 7-team positions itself 16-20 m ahead their own goal in a chain of four on line (distances between each other 8-12 meters), two central midfielders in front and a goalkeeper. A cone is placed on the side lines at the center and in the middle of the field, which is to serve as a center line identifier.

Procedure

Two teams are formed. The blue team plays with 9 players against 7 players of the yellow-red team. After the attack is completed, or if the underpowered team holds a quick counterattack after the ball is won or the ball has seven ball contacts in its own ranks, the action is considered completed. Then the overpower team regains possession of the ball. The defense chain of the team of 7 is a chain of four and play in the 4-2 formation + goalkeeper. The defense chain constantly studies the routes that a chain of four also needs. The 9-man team plays in the 4-2-2 formation + goalkeeper and tries to score a goal by quickly circulating the ball, shifting sides, running behind, dribbling, flanks and passing passes. Both teams defend a goal. The offside rule applies after crossing the center line.

Tip

- The focus of this form of play is on the one hand on learning the routes of the four-defense chain with the options of quickly switching from defense to attack or ball control after winning the ball. On the other hand, this type of game trains in excess or inferior how to play a four-defense chain + two central midfielders with the focus for the overpowered team to immediately press after losing the ball. - The paths of the players in the chain of four are to move forward and back to the ball or to the left and right. Often players move inward as they move forward. However, a depth graduation should be achieved and so the player has to continuously move sideways to the rear. - The defenders always act in a group and shouldn´t be too far apart. - The goal for the defenders is to either get possession of the ball or to push the attacker in possession of the ball to the side into the goal-safe area and to block the pass route to the goal / to the teammate by double or indenting. The two midfielders try to double or block the pass. - On the offensive, permanent movement, talking to each other and fast, precise passing play are required. According to the 4-2-2 formation, the players have to be staggered in depth and consequently moving on a line must be avoided (depth staggering means creation of play stations). The outside lane players should use the width of the field and be positioned on the outside line. - If the attack is carried out by the outside lane players, the full-backs try to run behind or act as pass recipients and flankers in the back area. The outside player has the option to dribble, cross or pass the ball further. - Passes down to the strikers cause the defense chain to move forward. Moving the ball forward forces the defense chain to move forward to the side. As a result, the attacking team is given rooms in depth, as well as the opportunity to pass through a diagonal ball on the vacated side. - The pass players in the back area must not run too close to the team in front and should always keep a distance of 20-25 meters from the attackers so that they have the game happening permanently in front of them and can 'run' into the balls. - 3 cones, 2 large field goal (s)

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Passing

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 Explosiveness

Co-ordination

Co-Ordination
Quick anticipation Quick processing

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19
Duration
40 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
Indoor Pitch