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Attack vs defence on one goal
25 min
Soccer Exercise

Attack vs defence on one goal

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

Setup

Two teams of 7 players each are formed. There is an additional target player and a goal with a goalkeeper. The field size corresponds to one half of the field.

Procedure

The game is started by the target player with a pass to the attacking team (blue). Team blue now has the opportunity to finish on goal. If team red wins the ball, they must try to pass to the target player. If successful, the attacking rights switch and team red starts the next attack. Alternative: Team blue has 3 minutes to score goals. If team red wins the ball, they must try to pass to the target player. Then team blue starts a new attacking attempt. After a goal, play also restarts from the target player. After 3 minutes, the teams switch positions, and team red attacks while blue defends. Normal rules apply during the game, including throw-ins, corner kicks, free kicks, etc.

Tip

- A constant interplay of attack and defence develops. - Both teams should have established defensive and offensive formations beforehand. - The objective for defenders is either to win possession or to force the attacker with the ball into a non-dangerous area toward the side, blocking the passing lane to the goal or to a teammate through double-teaming or tucking in. The midfielder tries to double-team or close the passing lane. - On offence, constant movement and quick, precise passing are required. Depth in the positioning of players should be ensured, avoiding movement on the same line (depth means creating passing options). The wide players should use the full width of the field and position themselves on the sideline. - When the attack is carried through the wide players, players from the half-spaces try to make overlapping runs or act as passing targets and crossing options from deep. The wide player has the option to dribble, cross, pass, or shoot on goal. - 1 full-size goal(s)

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Passing

Tactics

Tactics
Team behavior Transitional play (shifting the game) Games plays

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
25 min
Training Set
Main point
Goalkeeper
1 goalkeeper
Form of Training
Individual training Team training Game Systems
Exercise level
Easy Intermediate Difficult
Training Location
Pitch Indoor