Soccer Exercise
Numerical Advantage in Possession with Transition Play
- Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
- Training Set Main point
- Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players
Setup
Pitch: Mark out an area of 25 x 25 metres, the corners are marked with cones. On two opposite sides there is a full-size goal in the middle of each.
Equipment: 4 cones, bibs in two colours, balls, 2 goals.
Players: Two teams of 5 players each, both goals are occupied by goalkeepers.
Procedure
- One team plays together with the two goalkeepers in a 7 vs 5 to keep possession.
- As soon as the other team wins the ball, it tries to score in one of the two goals, while the first team is to prevent that.
- After a goal both teams swap tasks.
Variations:
- With an odd number of players, designate a neutral player who always plays for the team in possession.
- Allow only first-time passes or a limited number of touches.
- Allow only ground passes.
Note: Drill idea by Eddie Plickat.
Tip
- With a numerical advantage, spread the play as wide as possible and involve the goalkeepers often.
- With a numerical advantage, always play out of the tight zone.
- With a numerical advantage, go straight into the counter-press when possession is lost.
- When outnumbered, make the spaces near the ball tight and force the player on the ball to the side or into a corner.
- When outnumbered, switch quickly after winning the ball and look for the direct route to a goal.
Training attributes
Technique
- Technique
- Trapping Passing Goalkeeping techniques
Tactics
- Tactics
- Pressing Player behavior Transition drill Man down/Man up
Condition
- Condition
- Speed of movement with ball
Training Organization
- Age
- U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
- Duration
- 30 min
- Training Set
- Main point
- Number of Players
- 1 - 5 players 6 - 9 players 10-15 players
- Goalkeeper
- 2 goalies
- Form of Training
- Group training Team training Game Systems
- Exercise level
- Difficult
- Training Location
- Pitch