Small-Sided Game Through Pass

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 with cones and set up 2 mini goals on each of two opposite sides. In front of the goals a 5 metre deep end zone is marked on both sides.

Equipment: Cones, 4 mini goals, bibs in two colours, balls.

Players: Two teams of 3 players each, who move freely in the playing area.

Procedure

The two teams play a 3 vs 3 on the mini goals.
A goal only counts if the goalscorer is standing in the end zone.
The end zone may not be entered with the ball, so the ball has to be received there with a pass.
Play is with offside.

Progression:

Limit the touches in the end zone in order to force a quick finish.

Variations:

Reverse the end zones so that finishes may only be taken in front of the zone.

Note: Drill idea by Eddie Plickat.

Tip

The free players have to create maximum depth in order to show for the ball in the end zone.
The players in possession should play brave passes in behind in order to reach the team-mates in the end zone.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique: Trapping Ball control Dribbling Passing

Tactics

Tactics: Team behavior Pressing Player behavior Games plays Transition drill

Condition

Condition: Speed of movement with ball Speed of movement off the ball

Co-ordination

Co-Ordination: Quick anticipation Quick processing

Training Organization

Age: U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration: 40 min
Training Set: End
Number of Players: 6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Form of Training: Team training Game Systems
Exercise level: Difficult
Spatial Behavior: Half-field
Training Location: Pitch