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Doubling in Zones
20 min
Soccer Exercise

Doubling in Zones

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
  • Training Set Main point
  • Number of Players 6 - 9 players

Setup

  • 20 cones
  • 10 wide cone goals

Procedure

  • The 3 attackers start from the center with a ball. Attackers must stay in their zones during the attacking phase. The objective is to get behind the defense line and score a goal.
  • The 3 defenders can cross zone boundaries. The objective is to double effectively and win the ball. After winning the ball, transition quickly to attack and score a goal. Attackers can also cross zone boundaries after losing possession.
  • If the attackers regain possession, the round ends.

Tip

Coaching Points:

  • Focus on depth when doubling up.
  • Near the ball pushes out, far from the ball covers.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Ball control Dribbling Feinting/trick dribbling

Tactics

Tactics
Pressing Player behavior Transition drill Man down/Man up

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
20 min
Training Set
Main point
Number of Players
6 - 9 players
Form of Training
Group training
Exercise level
Easy
Spatial Behavior
Half-field
Training Location
Pitch