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Variable Box Game
30 min
Soccer Exercise

Variable Box Game

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19
  • Training Set Progression, Main point
  • Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players

Setup

4 cones make up a box. Two players start at two of the cones, one player starts at each of the other cones. One player starts in the middle of the box.

Procedure

6 players, 2 balls, player in the middle. The passing sequence takes place with at least 5 players and two balls simultaneously, 7 players is ideal. The players with the ball have lots of options and can decide where they pass to.

The player in the middle can be used to play a one-two with although he can decide for himself where he passes the ball on to. All the cones must always be taken up by at least one player.

Each player can also decide, based on the situation, to which cone he runs. When possible, the player should run to a cone different from the one to which he has passed.

Tip

4 cones.

- The focus is on quick, ever-changing, creative passing and movement.

- This drill requires a large amount of concentration and improves game intelligence.

- There are always lots of new options

- Anticipation, awareness, reaction and speed of thought and movement are trained intensively here.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Trapping Ball control Dribbling Feinting/trick dribbling Passing Shot technique/shooting

Condition

Condition
Speed of movement with ball Speed of movement off the ball Fitness program Variable intervals Strength training Explosiveness

Co-ordination

Co-Ordination
Quick anticipation Quick processing

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19
Duration
30 min
Training Set
Progression Main point
Number of Players
1 - 5 players 6 - 9 players
Form of Training
Individual training Group training Team training Training in pairs
Exercise level
Easy Intermediate Difficult
Training Location
Indoor Pitch