7 vs 3 in the penalty area

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

Setup

A field the size of the penalty area is marked out with cones. Of 10 players, 3 receive a pinny at the start.

Procedure

The 7 players play against the 3 players wearing pinnies. The goal of the 7-player team is to keep possession as long as possible. If the 3 players manage to win the ball three times and each time successfully complete a pass to a teammate, the 3 players switch positions with 3 players from the 7-player team. It also counts as a ball win if the 7-player team plays the ball out of bounds.

Tip

- Precise and powerful passing should be emphasised. - The team in possession must be positioned so that all sides of the field and the centre are covered. - Triangles must be formed repeatedly to offer passing options. - The passing game alternates between many short passes and occasional long passes to switch the point of attack. - Players constantly try to make themselves available as passing options for their teammates. - The team without possession tries to cleverly close down passing lanes and spaces. - The wide players should adopt an open body position (sideline behind them) so they can always see the next passing option. - This game format develops short passing/combination play and playing in tight spaces. - 4 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
Spatial Behavior: Penalty box
Training Location: Indoor Pitch