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8 vs 8 in a quarter of the half
20 min
Soccer Exercise

8 vs 8 in a quarter of the half

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

Setup

A field is marked out with four cones. Two teams of 8 (red and blue) are formed to play against each other.

Procedure

Both teams play against each other with the objective of keeping possession. The team in possession should use wide and deep passing to prevent the other team from winning the ball. The defending team must try to win the ball through aggressive tackling and organised pressing. Different difficulty levels: - Free play - 2 touches - 1 touchn

Tip

- The team in possession must be staggered so that all sides of the field and the centre are covered. - Triangles must be constantly formed to provide passing options. - The passing game alternates between many short passes and occasional medium-length passes to shift the zones of play. - Both teams should be in constant motion. Players continuously try to make themselves available as passing options for their teammates. - The team without possession tries to cleverly close passing lanes and spaces and applies constant pressure on the player in possession and nearby opponents. - Getting locked into a tight space should be avoided. Therefore, each side must be covered so that a wide or through pass is always possible. - The wide players should adopt an open body position (sideline at their back) so they can always see the next passing option. - This game format requires an enormous amount of running and tactical understanding and is characterised by constant communication. - This game format trains short passing and playing in tight spaces. - 4 cones

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Ball control Passing

Tactics

Tactics
Team behavior

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
20 min
Training Set
Progression Main point
Form of Training
Team training Game Systems
Exercise level
Intermediate
Training Location
Indoor Pitch