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Barcelona Game Format
20 min
Soccer Exercise

Barcelona Game Format

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
  • Training Set Main point
  • Number of Players 10-15 players

Setup

  • Cones to mark the playing field
  • Divide into 3 teams of 4 players each

Procedure

  • Two 4-player teams focus on ball possession (here, Red and Yellow). The third team (here, Blue) aims to regain possession.
  • If the two teams manage to keep the ball in their possession for 30 seconds, they earn a point.
  • When the team in the middle gains possession, they switch places with the team that lost the ball.

Tip

Coaching Points

  • Encourage offering passing options
  • Emphasize widening the play
  • Practice high-pressure defending

Training attributes

Tactics

Tactics
Pressing Player behavior Transitional play (shifting the game) Transition drill Man down/Man up

Condition

Condition
Football-specific endurance

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
20 min
Training Set
Main point
Number of Players
10-15 players
Form of Training
Group training
Exercise level
Intermediate
Training Location
Pitch Indoor