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8 vs 6 Competition
25 min
Soccer Exercise

8 vs 6 Competition

  • Age U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
  • Training Set Main point
  • Number of Players 10-15 players, 16-22+ players

Setup

• 1 goal
• 4 goals on the halfway line
• Divide into 8 vs 6

Procedure

• The coach initiates play with the ball on the right wing • Team Blue has 30 seconds to create a scoring opportunity • After a ball out of play, goal scored, or time expires, the next action starts again with the coach • If Team Red wins the ball and successfully counterattacks to one of the small goals, Team Blue must perform a punishment (push-ups, squats, etc.)

Tip

Team Blue
• Play quick and assertive passes
• Expand the game width
• Seek depth in attack
• Immediately transition to pressing after losing the ballTeam Red
• Quickly shift close to the ball
• Mutual coaching
• Step up, don't drop too deep
• Quickly transition after winning possession

Variation

Initiate action on the left wing

Training attributes

Tactics

Tactics
Games plays Transition drill Man down/Man up

Training Organization

Age
U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
25 min
Training Set
Main point
Number of Players
10-15 players 16-22+ players
Form of Training
Group training
Exercise level
Intermediate
Spatial Behavior
Half-field
Training Location
Pitch