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Exercise CW45: Build-Up Play Variant III
20 min
Soccer Exercise

Exercise CW45: Build-Up Play Variant III

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19
  • Training Set Main point
  • Number of Players 10-15 players, 16-22+ players

Setup

On the wings (left and right) at the level of the penalty area, set up two 8x8 metre squares. Two more are placed 35 m away on the wings, plus one in the centre of the field at the level of the penalty area and one at the centre circle on the halfway line. The goalkeeper goes into the goal, and two field players position themselves in each square as shown in the diagram.

Procedure

In each square there are 2 players. One player receives the ball, the other passes it on. The sequence is as follows: A1 passes to the goalkeeper. He plays a long ball to A3, who lays it off to A4. A4 then plays a long ball to A2. B1 passes to the goalkeeper, who throws a long ball to B3, who lays it off to B4. B4 then plays a long ball to B2. C1 passes to the goalkeeper, who plays a drop kick long ball to C3, who lays it off to C4. C4 then passes a long ball to C2. The respective passing groups start as follows: 1. A1 passes to the goalkeeper. 2. After the goalkeeper's pass to A3, B1 starts with his pass to the goalkeeper. 3. After the goalkeeper's pass to B3, C1 starts with his pass to the goalkeeper. 4. After the goalkeeper's pass to C3, A1 starts with his pass to the goalkeeper, etc.

Tip

- Accurate passing. - Communicate with each other. Help one another and call for the ball. - The goalkeeper can choose whether to throw, roll, take a goal kick, punt, or pass the ball after receiving it. - This game form practices a game-realistic build-up through the goalkeeper. - Instep kick (full instep): Toes point down, the ankle is locked, and the upper body leans slightly over the ball. The contact surface is the back part of the top of the foot. To achieve greater distance, a slight backward lean is allowed. - Inside kick: The ball is played partly with the inside and partly with the instep. The standing leg is positioned beside the ball, and the upper body tilts at an angle. The toes point down, similar to the instep kick foot position. Drop kick technique: In a drop kick, the ball is struck with the instep at the exact moment it touches the ground. - For the frontal volley punt, the upper body leans slightly forward. The ball is tossed slightly forward from both hands and struck at a low point (not too high). This gives the ball strong power and high accuracy. The contact surface is the full instep. To achieve greater distance, it helps to straighten or slightly lean the upper body backward. - For the side scissor kick as a punt, the standing leg is positioned beside the ball and the upper body tilts at an angle. The toes point down, similar to the instep kick. The contact surface is the full instep; the kicking leg is angled, and the ball is lightly guided/thrown toward the kicking leg. - For the side throw, the arm is stretched back like a javelin thrower and the ball is placed on the open palm. The stretched arm is then brought forward under tension, passing close to the ear. The braking step is important here. If the goalkeeper throws with the right hand, the left leg is placed forward to the side. If throwing with the left, the right leg is forward. The throwing technique can be practised against a catch net, then later the throw can be incorporated into shooting practise by requiring the goalkeeper to throw a saved ball into a goal set up at any distance. - For rolling, the ball lies on the palm; the player takes a split stance (the non-throwing-side leg is placed forward) and bends both knees (squat position). When rolling with the right arm, the left leg is placed ahead of the right. At the same time, body weight shifts to the left leg. The right arm is swung forward toward the ground, the ball is set on the ground, and the hand pushes the ball forward and gives direction. The left arm simultaneously makes a counter-swing backward. The upper body leans slightly forward. - Ball reception and carrying can be done with the right or left inside/outside of the foot. - For high passes/back passes, the ball must be brought under control by the goalkeeper at the moment it touches the ground. When done correctly, the ball does not bounce and can be carried directly. - To prevent the ball from bouncing and ensure smooth, fast ball reception, the goalkeeper must have good timing and correct ball-handling technique. - Using the example of receiving with the right inside: the goalkeeper must take the ball with the inside of the foot at the moment it touches the ground. The leg swings from right to left toward the ball. The foot is guided slightly from top to bottom toward the ball (similar to the foot movement when shooting, but with a shorter backswing), preventing the ball from bouncing upward. The body weight rests entirely on the left standing leg; the upper body rotates at the hip to the right (right shoulder turns backward). The gaze is on the ball, which brings the upper body slightly over the ball. - When receiving with the outside of the foot, the ankle is turned inward. The lower leg is also angled inward at the knee, so the foot movement goes from top to bottom and left to right toward the ball. The contact surface is the entire outside of the foot. - 24 cones, 1 full-size goal(s)

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Trapping Ball control Passing Shot technique/shooting

Tactics

Tactics
Opening the field

Condition

Condition
Speed of movement with ball Speed of movement off the ball Strength training

Co-ordination

Co-Ordination
Quick anticipation Quick processing

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19
Duration
20 min
Training Set
Main point
Number of Players
10-15 players 16-22+ players
Goalkeeper
1 goalkeeper
Form of Training
Individual training Team training
Position training
Goalkeeper training
Exercise level
Intermediate
Spatial Behavior
Half-field
Training Location
Pitch Indoor