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8 vs 8 with Numerical Superiority and Inferiority
30 min
Soccer Exercise

8 vs 8 with Numerical Superiority and Inferiority

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

Setup

Pitch: Cones mark out the playing area and the halfway line; there are two goals at the ends.

Equipment: 2 goals, cones and several balls.

Players: Two teams of seven players each; in addition two goalkeepers.

Procedure

  • The game is played 7 vs 7; in each team's own half it is 4 vs 3.
  • Play is built up through the goalkeeper.
  • The ball may only be played over the halfway line after at least five stations.
  • Only after that is free play in a 7 vs 7 allowed.
  • If the team with fewer players in a half wins the ball, it looks to finish quickly.

Tip

  • Use the size of the playing area.
  • After the pass into the opposition half, push up quickly.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Goalkeeping techniques

Tactics

Tactics
Team behavior Opening the field Player behavior Transition drill Man down/Man up

Training Organization

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