Playing through the Thirds: 7v7 + 2 neutral Players
- Age U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
- Training Set Main point
- Number of Players 10-15 players, 16-22+ players
Setup
• 4 cones (to mark the middle zone of the field)
• 2 goals (with goalkeepers)
Procedure
The two teams play against each other in a 7v7.
Thereby, the players have to stay in their given zones.
Three players will operate in the middle zone, while two players remain in the attacking and defending zone.
The two neutral players (yellow) can move in and around all three zones and always play with the team in possession.
Tip
Coaching Points:
• With the two neutral players, the team in possession can always build passing triangles and should therefore play through zones (into the final third) quickly
• The defending team has to close gaps in between the zones and block passes into the final third
• After having won the ball, either team can use the two neutral players to counter fast
Training attributes
Tactics
- Tactics
- Team behavior Player behavior Transitional play (shifting the game) Transition drill Man down/Man up
Training Organization
- Age
- U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
- Duration
- 30 min
- Training Set
- Main point
- Number of Players
- 10-15 players 16-22+ players
- Goalkeeper
- 2 goalies
- Form of Training
- Group training Game Systems
- Training Location
- Pitch