Soccer Exercise
Ball Circulation
- Age U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
- Training Set Main point
- Number of Players 10-15 players, 16-22+ players
Setup
- 8 cones to build 2 squares with a 2-meter-long neutral zone in between
- 2 teams of 4 players + 7 neutral players
Procedure
- Within the squares, the teams play 2 vs 2 against each other. A neutral acts as a "playmaker" in the neutral zone. The remaining neutrals occupy the sides of the squares.
- The coach passes to one team inside a square. The team with the ball plays together with the neutrals against 2 ball chasers to keep possession. Teams stay in their squares. Free play within the squares. The neutrals play with a maximum of two touches. If the playmaker (neutral player in the middle) receives the ball, he decides whether to pass back or switch play to the other square.
- After 5-6 minutes, switch roles and positions so that every player is neutral at least once.
Tip
- The “playmaker” should position themselves openly to keep both fields in view and switch play quickly.
Coaching Points
- The neutrals are fully active along their entire side
- Play many deep passes
- Fast play through pre-orientation, first touches, and direct play
- Do not stop passes dead
- Demand passes
Training attributes
Technique
- Technique
- Trapping Passing
Tactics
- Tactics
- Player behavior Transitional play (shifting the game) Transition drill Man down/Man up
Training Organization
- Age
- U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
- Duration
- 25 min
- Training Set
- Main point
- Number of Players
- 10-15 players 16-22+ players
- Form of Training
- Group training Team training
- Exercise level
- Intermediate
- Training Location
- Pitch Indoor