Soccer Exercise
Game | Flank Zones
- Age U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
- Training Set Main point
- Number of Players 10-15 players
Setup
• Cones to mark the flank zones
• 2 goals
• 2 teams of 5 or 6 players
Procedure
The game is played with flank zones in free play. Outside the flank zones, flat passes are used. Crossing from the flank zones is allowed and encouraged. Players entering the flank zone cannot be tackled.
Tip
Coaching Points
• When delivering crosses, target both the near and far posts, as well as the edge of the penalty area.
• Before delivering crosses, position the ball away from the defender to be able to make a diagonal run.
• Even though players in the flank zone cannot be tackled, crosses should be played swiftly and from a running position.
Training attributes
Technique
- Technique
- Passing
Tactics
- Tactics
- Wing play/Crossing Transitional play (shifting the game)
Training Organization
- Age
- U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
- Duration
- 20 min
- Training Set
- Main point
- Number of Players
- 10-15 players
- Goalkeeper
- 2 goalies 3 goalies 3+ goalies
- Form of Training
- Group training
- Exercise level
- Easy