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Overload Game with Field Switch
20 min
Soccer Exercise

Overload Game with Field Switch

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
  • Training Set Progression, Main point
  • Number of Players 6 - 9 players

Setup

  • Set up 8 cones to create 2 fields with a distance of 15m between them.
  • Provide 1 ball.
  • Optionally, distribute bibs.

Procedure

  • Start with a 4 vs 2 game in one field, focusing on ball possession by the team with numerical superiority.
  • If the team in numerical disadvantage wins the ball, they aim to pass it to their teammates in the other field.
  • Upon successful pass, two players from both the red and blue teams swiftly transition to the other field to begin another overload game, with the red team now having numerical superiority.

Tip

Coaching Points:

  • Emphasize quick field switches to maintain the tempo of the game.
  • Encourage players to create width and depth in the field after switching.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Passing

Tactics

Tactics
Pressing Player behavior Transitional play (shifting the game) Transition drill Man down/Man up

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
20 min
Training Set
Progression Main point
Number of Players
6 - 9 players
Form of Training
Group training
Exercise level
Intermediate
Training Location
Pitch Indoor