Small-Sided Game Numerical Advantage with Wall Player

Pitch: Set up an area of 30 x 15 metres and mark out a 5 metre wide zone in the middle of the 30 metres; this creates two sub-areas. In each sub-area there is a full-size goal on one long side and two mini goals, alternatively dribbling goals, on the opposite long side. The two sub-areas are aligned in mirror image: if the full-size goal is on one side in one area, it is on the opposite side in the other.

Equipment: Cones, 2 full-size goals, 4 mini goals, bibs, balls.

Players: Four teams, two with 5 and two with 3 players each, plus one goalkeeper per area. In each sub-area a team with a numerical advantage plays against a team with fewer players. From each team of five one player occupies the middle zone.

• In each area a team with a numerical advantage plays with 4 outfield players and the 2 players of the middle zone against a team with fewer players consisting of 3 outfield players and a goalkeeper.
• The players in the middle zone may be passed to by both teams with the numerical advantage, but have to play the ball straight back into the playing area.
• The team with the numerical advantage plays on the full-size goals.
• The roles are changed regularly.

Variations:

• Allow only first-time finishes for the team with the numerical advantage.
• Before a finish a wall player has to have been passed to.
• Limit the number of touches.
• Do not allow one-twos with the wall players.
• Play as a tournament format and count who achieves the most wins.

Note: Drill idea by Eddie Plickat.