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Game with Flank Zones
25 min
Soccer Exercise

Game with Flank Zones

  • Age U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
  • Training Set Main point, End
  • Number of Players 10-15 players, 16-22+ players

Setup

  • Cones or markers to outline the field.
  • Define the flank zones from the 16-yard box to the sidelines.
  • 2 goals

Procedure

The game should primarily be played through the side flank areas. Players in the flank zones cannot be tackled. Free play in the middle zone. Goals scored directly from the flank zones are invalid.

Objective

Play through the wide areas Handle crossing balls Utilize the flank zones to avoid offside positions.

Tip

Coaching Points

  • Push up as high as possible on the flanks. However, ensure that the wide players are not left in the defensive shadow.
  • Play the ball preferably to the front foot or into the run.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Trapping Passing

Tactics

Tactics
Wing play/Crossing Player behavior Transitional play (shifting the game)

Training Organization

Age
U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
25 min
Training Set
Main point End
Number of Players
10-15 players 16-22+ players
Goalkeeper
2 goalies 3 goalies 3+ goalies
Form of Training
Group training Team training
Exercise level
Easy
Spatial Behavior
Half-field
Training Location
Pitch