Zone Game

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 according to the number of players, for a 5 vs 5 about 25 x 25 metres, with the four corners marked with cones. Inside it, 3 zones of 1 x 1 metre each are laid out, each zone with four flat markers in its own colour.

Equipment: 4 corner cones, 12 flat markers in three colours, bibs, balls.

Players: Two teams. If the number of players is odd, a neutral player is nominated who always plays for the team in possession.

Procedure

The two teams play a free game in the area.
The aim is to occupy the three zones with the ball.
It is enough for a player to be in a zone with the ball and then to dribble or pass out of it again.

Scoring: Every zone occupied scores one point. If a team occupies all three zones one after the other, it receives 5 bonus points.

Note: Drill idea by Eddie Plickat.

Tip

The players should support each other with clear calls.
Demand quick, firm passes and consistent getting free.
Limit the number of touches if necessary.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique: Trapping Ball control Dribbling Passing

Tactics

Tactics: Pressing Player behavior Transitional play (shifting the game) Transition drill

Condition

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

Co-ordination

Co-Ordination: Quick processing

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
Form of Training: Group training Team training
Exercise level: Intermediate
Training Location: Pitch Indoor