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Small-Sided Game: Finish After a Lofted Ball and a Pass into the Channel
20 min
Soccer Exercise

Small-Sided Game: Finish After a Lofted Ball and a Pass into the Channel

  • Age U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
  • Training Set Main point
  • Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players

Setup

Pitch: Four poles represent the defensive line, three cones mark the starting positions; in addition one goal.

Equipment: 4 poles, 3 cones, 1 goal and several balls.

Players: Players A, B and C; in addition a goalkeeper.

Procedure

  • Depending on the instruction, Player A plays a lofted ball or a firm pass to Player B.
  • Depending on the instruction, Player B plays a pass into the gap between the defenders to Player C, either first time or after a short touch to control.
  • Player C takes at most one touch and finishes.

Variations: Player A passes to Player C, who plays a one-two with Player B and finishes.

Tip

  • Player C moves away from the ball.
  • Player C does not start the run too early.
  • Player C moves parallel to the line towards the passer or diagonally towards it.
  • As the pass is played, Player C sets off in behind the defender.
  • Watch out for offside.
  • Get to the finish quickly.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Trapping Ball control Passing Shot technique/shooting Goalkeeping techniques

Tactics

Tactics
Team behavior Games plays

Training Organization

Age
U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
20 min
Training Set
Main point
Number of Players
1 - 5 players 6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Goalkeeper
1 goalkeeper 2 goalies
Form of Training
Group training
Exercise level
Easy
Spatial Behavior
Half-field
Training Location
Pitch