Soccer Exercise
Small-Sided Game Numerical Advantage in Possession
- Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
- Training Set End
- Number of Players 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players, 16-22+ players
Setup
Pitch: Mark out an area of 25 x 25 metres, the corners are marked with cones. On two opposite sides there is a full-size goal in the middle of each.
Equipment: 4 cones, bibs in three colours, balls, 2 goals.
Players: Two teams of 4 players each, both goals are occupied by goalkeepers. In addition there are 2 neutral players in a third colour who play only for the team in possession.
Procedure
- One team plays together with the two neutral players and the goalkeeper in a 5 plus 2 vs 5.
- When possession is lost or after a goal, the two neutral players switch to the other team, which now tries to score a goal with the numerical advantage.
- After a goal the game restarts with the goalkeeper concerned.
Variations:
- Allow only balls along the ground.
- Limit the number of touches, from a maximum of three touches down to one-touch play.
- After a goal the scoring team stays in possession and plays towards the other goal. The goalkeepers then change team with every goal.
Note: Drill idea by Eddie Plickat.
Tip
- With a numerical advantage, spread the play as wide as possible and involve the goalkeepers often.
- With a numerical advantage, always play out of the tight zone.
- With a numerical advantage, go straight into the counter-press when possession is lost.
- When outnumbered, make the spaces near the ball tight and force the player on the ball to the side or into a corner.
- When outnumbered, switch quickly after winning the ball and look for the direct route to a goal.
Training attributes
Technique
- Technique
- Trapping Ball control 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
Training Organization
- Age
- U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
- Duration
- 30 min
- Training Set
- End
- Number of Players
- 6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
- Goalkeeper
- 2 goalies
- Form of Training
- Game Systems
- Exercise level
- Intermediate
- Training Location
- Pitch