Soccer Exercise
6v6
- Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19
- Training Set Main point
Setup
A field with 2 goals is marked out with cones as shown in the diagram. 2 cones mark the halfway line. Two teams (blue and red) of 6 players each are formed. A goalkeeper is in each goal.
Procedure
A 6v6 is played, with the teams playing in a 2-3-1 formation (blue team) or a 1-3-2 formation (red team). Depending on how quickly the teams transition from attack to defence (and vice versa), numerical advantages and disadvantages constantly arise, which should be exploited by quickly trying to finish on goal. When numbers are even (6v6), the attacking play should circulate the ball through the team's own ranks until a gap opens in the defensive structure. The defending team plays pressing and tries to constantly put the opponent under pressure.
Tip
- This game format requires an enormous running volume and game intelligence and is characterised by constant communication and a constant back-and-forth between both halves. - The teams should be in constant motion. The players constantly try to make themselves available and offer passing options to their teammates. - Triangles should be formed regularly and the goalkeeper and wide players should be used as passing options. - This game format develops short passing play, playing in tight spaces, tackling, quick switches of play, and quick counterattacks. - 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. - 6 cones, 2 full-size goal(s)
Training attributes
Technique
- Technique
- Ball control Dribbling Feinting/trick dribbling Passing
Tactics
- Tactics
- Team behavior Pressing Player behavior Transitional play (shifting the game)
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
- 25 min
- Training Set
- Main point
- Goalkeeper
- 2 goalies
- Form of Training
- Individual training Team training Game Systems
- Exercise level
- Intermediate
- Training Location
- Pitch Indoor