Small-Sided Game Finishing

Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
Training Set End
Number of Players 10-15 players, 16-22+ players

Setup

Pitch: Mark out an area of about 20 x 40 metres with cones and divide it across the middle into two equally sized areas. There is one goal on each of the two goal lines; on the halfway line two further goals stand back to back, so that each of the two areas has two goals.

Equipment: Cones, 4 goals, bibs in three colours, balls.

Players: Two teams plus one neutral player per area in a separate bib colour. Each goal is manned by a goalkeeper.

Procedure

A 3 vs 3 with one neutral player is played in both areas at the same time.
The neutral player acts exclusively for the team in possession but may not score.
A goal also counts if the ball misses the goal in the team's own area but goes into the goal in the other area.
After 10 minutes the teams are changed.

Variations:

Limit the number of touches.
Set a time limit for the finish.
Every player in a team must have touched the ball before the finish.

Note: Drill idea by Eddie Plickat.

Tip

Pay attention to quick transition after winning and losing the ball, as both goals stand very close to each other.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique: Ball control Dribbling Passing Shot technique/shooting Goalkeeping techniques

Tactics

Tactics: Team 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

Training Organization

Age: U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration: 30 min
Training Set: End
Number of Players: 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Goalkeeper: 3+ goalies
Form of Training: Team training Game Systems
Position training: Defensive training Forward training Goalkeeper training
Exercise level: Intermediate
Spatial Behavior: Half-field
Training Location: Pitch