8 vs. 8 in a marked field on two goals

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

Setup

Use cones to mark a playing field with 2 goals as shown in the diagram. 2 cones mark the halfway line. 2 teams (blue and red) are formed. Each goal has a goalkeeper.

Procedure

A game is played with two teams of 8. The players receive instructions from the coach. The objective is to score goals. Variations: - Free play (unlimited touches and free positioning) - Goals only count if all players of the scoring team have advanced past the halfway line (are in the opponent's half) when the goal is scored. - Goals count double if the opposing team is not fully back defending in their own half at the time the goal is scored. - Touch limit (1 touch, 2 touches, or only 3 touches allowed).

Tip

- This game format can simply serve as a final scrimmage without restrictions or as a fun game. - This game format requires, depending on the restrictions, an enormous amount of running and tactical awareness and is characterised by constant communication and interplay between both halves of the field. - Teams should be in constant motion during touch-restricted games. Players try to continuously make themselves available and offer passing options to their teammates. - Triangles should be formed regularly, and the goalkeeper or wide players should be used as passing options. - This game format develops short passing, playing in tight spaces, tackling, quick switches of play, and fast counterattacks. - 6 cones, 2 full-size goal(s)

Training attributes

Technique

Technique: Ball control Dribbling Passing Shot technique/shooting

Tactics

Tactics: Team behavior Opening the field Player behavior Games plays

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: Easy Intermediate Difficult
Training Location: Indoor Pitch