Soccer Exercise
Playing into Depth with Target Zones
- Age U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
- Training Set Main point, End
- Number of Players 10-15 players, 16-22+ players
Setup
- 4 cones to mark target zones
- 2 goals
Procedure
- Between the target zones, play 9 vs 9 or 10 vs 10. For the goal attempt, balls can be played into the target zone, after which the forward running striker goes 1 on 1 against the goalkeeper. The defending team must not intervene anymore and only prevent the target ball.
Variations
- One defender can move into the target zone
- For uncontested build-up play, the two center-backs are allowed in their target zone
Tip
- Watch for offside. Especially in exercises involving play into depth, it's useful for a coach to position themselves level with the last defenders. From this position, you can effectively identify offside positions and coach the movement of the forwards.
Training attributes
Technique
- Technique
- Goalkeeping techniques
Tactics
- Tactics
- Games plays
Training Organization
- Age
- U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
- Duration
- 30 min
- Training Set
- Main point End
- Number of Players
- 10-15 players 16-22+ players
- Goalkeeper
- 2 goalies
- Form of Training
- Group training Team training
- Exercise level
- Intermediate
- Training Location
- Pitch