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8 vs 8 + Goalkeeper on Two Goals
40 min
Soccer Exercise

8 vs 8 + Goalkeeper on Two Goals

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

Setup

18 players take their positions according to the diagram on the half field, and a goal is set up on both the goal line and the midfield line. Two 9-player teams are formed. The blue team's player positions are assigned as follows: 2 forwards, one player each on the right and left flanks, two midfielders in the half positions, behind them two centre backs, and a goalkeeper. The goalkeeper has the ball. The yellow-red team positions a goalkeeper, 16-20 m in front of their own goal the back four in line formation (8-12 metres spacing between each), in front of them the three-player midfield line, and one forward. To mark the midfield line, a cone is placed on each sideline and in the centre of the field.

Procedure

The blue team in a 2-4-2 formation plays against the yellow-red team in a 4-3-1 formation (Christmas tree system). In their own half, only 2 touches are allowed; in the opponent's half, touches are unlimited. The goal is to press the opposing team when they are building up play. The team in possession tries to score through quick ball circulation, switches of play, overlapping runs, dribbling, crosses, and through balls. The goalkeeper or centre backs initiate the build-up play.

Tip

- The focus of this game format is on practising movement patterns in the defensive unit and applying pressing with the options of 'quick transition from defence to attack' or ball control after winning the ball. Additionally, this game format trains playing against a pressing team. - Attention should be paid to precise and powerful passing/attacking play. - The defending team is positioned well when the opponent's ball carrier cannot play the ball forward and is prevented from dribbling through double-teaming. - 3 cones, 2 full-size goal(s)

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Passing

Tactics

Tactics
Team behavior

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
Pitch Indoor