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Indoor Training: Emperor Tournament
30 min
Soccer Exercise

Indoor Training: Emperor Tournament

  • Age U6 - U13
  • Training Set Main point, End
  • Number of Players 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players, 16-22+ players

Setup

Pitch: Divide the indoor pitch into three playing areas lying next to each other with two rows of 3 to 4 upright benches each. Per area 2 mini goals stand at the two end lines. The areas are numbered: area 1 is the Champions League, area 2 the first division, area 3 the second division.

Equipment: 6 mini goals, 6 to 8 benches, bibs in six colours, several balls per area.

Players: 6 teams with 3 players each, two teams per area. With smaller groups play takes place on two areas only, either as 2 vs 2, 3 vs 3 or 4 vs 4.

Procedure

  • On each area a free game of 3 vs 3 is played for 5 minutes.
  • The winning team is promoted one division, the losing team is relegated one division.
  • The recommended total playing time is 30 minutes.

Variations:

  • Play the tournament as 2 vs 2, depending on the number of players.
  • If several foldable mini goals are available, play with 4 mini goals per area in the Funino format.
  • In the outer areas use the hall wall as a board.
  • Also play with a board behind the mini goals.
  • If no mini goals are available, play to mats or tall cone goals.
  • With larger groups, quarter the indoor pitch and play on four areas.

Tip

  • Pay attention to quick combinations and secure passing.
  • The players should keep getting free.
  • Adjust the sizes of the playing areas to the level of ability.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Trapping Dribbling Feinting/trick dribbling Passing Shot technique/shooting

Tactics

Tactics
Opening the field Player behavior Transitional play (shifting the game) Games plays Transition drill

Condition

Condition
Speed of movement with ball Speed of movement off the ball Explosiveness

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13
Duration
30 min
Training Set
Main point End
Number of Players
6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Form of Training
Group training Game Systems
Position training
Defensive training Midfield training Forward training
Exercise level
Easy
Spatial Behavior
Full pitch
Training Location
Indoor