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Passing in Behind II
25 min
Soccer Exercise

Passing in Behind II

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

Setup

Pitch: Six dummies represent the opponents; there is a goal at one end.

Equipment: 6 dummies, 1 goal and several balls.

Players: Two centre-backs, two holding midfielders, a striker and two wide players; in addition a goalkeeper.

Procedure

  • The centre-backs pass the balls to each other.
  • The two holding midfielders clear the space and one centre-back plays the ball forward to the striker.
  • The striker lays the ball off to one of the holding midfielders.
  • The holding midfielder plays a pass in behind to one of the two wide players.
  • The wide player who receives the pass crosses, and the cross must be finished first time.

Tip

  • Watch out for offside.
  • The wide players take up very wide positions and move parallel to the defensive line before the pass in behind.
  • The striker lays the ball off first time with the foot furthest from the opponent.
  • The striker only runs into the penalty area as the cross comes in.
  • The holding midfielder follows the ball as soon as the pass to the striker is played.
  • Play out the attacks at a tempo close to that of a match.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Trapping Passing Shot technique/shooting Goalkeeping techniques

Tactics

Tactics
Wing play/Crossing Team behavior Opening the field Games plays

Training Organization

Age
U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
25 min
Training Set
Main point
Number of Players
6 - 9 players
Goalkeeper
1 goalkeeper 2 goalies
Form of Training
Group training
Exercise level
Intermediate
Spatial Behavior
Half-field
Training Location
Pitch