Small-Sided Game Change of Direction

Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
Training Set End
Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players

Setup

Pitch: Mark out an area of 20 x 20 metres with four cones. In the middle of each side stands a mini goal, next to it a flat marker identifies that goal by colour. Goals lying next to each other get the same colour, so that two opposite goals always differ in colour. The two directions of play are named: one direction is called A, the one running across it is called B.

Equipment: 4 cones, 4 flat markers in two colours, 4 mini goals, bibs in three colours, balls.

Players: Two teams as well as one neutral player in a separate bib colour who always plays for the team in possession. Both teams are assigned to one goal colour each. The coach stands beside the playing area.

Procedure

The two teams play against each other in a 2 plus 1 vs 2.
Play starts in direction A, each team attacks the goal of the opposing colour.
If the coach loudly calls A, the direction of play stays the same.
If the coach loudly calls B, the direction of play changes by 90 degrees.
After a goal the colour assignment changes, so that the successful team keeps possession and now attacks the other goal.

Progression:

Limit the number of touches.

Note: Drill idea by Eddie Plickat.

Tip

The team with the overload should look for width and depth and so play into the space.
The defending team should keep the opponents in the cover shadow and put the player on the ball under pressure.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique: Trapping Ball control Dribbling Feinting/trick dribbling Passing

Tactics

Tactics: Pressing Player behavior Transition drill Man down/Man up

Condition

Condition: Speed of movement with ball Speed of movement off the ball Football-specific endurance

Co-ordination

Co-Ordination: Quick anticipation Quick processing Neuroathletic training

Training Organization

Age: U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration: 35 min
Training Set: End
Number of Players: 1 - 5 players 6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Form of Training: Team training Game Systems
Exercise level: Intermediate
Spatial Behavior: Half-field Penalty box
Training Location: Pitch Indoor