Soccer Exercise
Creating Space on the Wing I
- Age U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
- Training Set Main point
- Number of Players 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players, 16-22+ players
Setup
- 1 goal
- 1 ball per round
- 10 cones
Procedure
- Player A dribbles forward while player B offers support simultaneously.
- A passes to B, player C runs at pace towards the halfway line to create space on the wing for player D.
- Player D starts along the line.
- Player B passes directly to player D, who moves into the now open space.
- Player D dribbles to the goal line.
- Player E runs to the near post, and player F crosses, runs behind E, and occupies the far post.
- Player D crosses to the center where E & F attempt to score.
Tip
Coaching Points
- If enough players are available, alternate training from left and right.
- Demand precise and assertive passing.
- Players should find their timing through practice.
- Player C should create space at pace.
- Player B should aim to pass directly to D.
- Player D should be wary of offside (cones represent goal).
- Forwards E & F should not run into the cross too early.
Training attributes
Technique
- Technique
- Trapping Ball control Dribbling Headers Passing Shot technique/shooting Goalkeeping techniques
Tactics
- Tactics
- Wing play/Crossing Team behavior Player behavior Games plays
Training Organization
- Age
- U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
- Duration
- 25 min
- Training Set
- Main point
- Number of Players
- 6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
- Goalkeeper
- 1 goalkeeper 2 goalies
- Form of Training
- Group training Team training
- Exercise level
- Intermediate
- Spatial Behavior
- Half-field
- Training Location
- Pitch