5 v 5 match + 4 neutral players with shooting zones

Goal:

Depth

Soccer Tactics

Equipment

Markers
2 goals
7 vests
Balls

Preparation

Playing Area: 50x45 meters / 49x54 yd
Players: 14 + 2 goalkeepers
Duration: 18 minutes
Series: 2 of 8 minutes each with 2 minutes of passive recovery in between

5 v 5 match + 4 neutral players with shooting zones

Summary

5 v 5 conditioned game with the support of two neutral players inside a central zone and two finishing zones on the sides

Organization

Create a pitch of 50x45 meters using markers. In the middle of the short sides of the pitch place a goal. Near both goals create a shooting zone of 15x45 meters. In this way the pitch has three zones. Inside the central zone a ball possession will be played. Divide players into two teams: five red players play against five white ones in the central zone; then both teams place near the opponent's goal, outside the pitch, other two players that will play only during their team's ball possession. Goalkeepers defend the goals.

Description

To the coach's signal, the team with the ball starts a ball possession 5 v 5 inside the central zone
The objective of the team with the ball is to enter the shooting zone and shoot at goal. It is mandatory to perform a through ball in depth towards a teammate in order to enter the shooting zone
When the team with ball possession enters the shooting zone, the neutral players can support the action entering the pitch. The teams gains numerical superiority (7 v 5)
If the team in the shooting zone loses the ball or the ball goes outside this zone, neutral players go back outside the pitch
Every 4 minutes swap neutral players with two teammates
At the end of the series the team that scored more goals wins

Rules

It is mandatory to perform a through ball in depth towards a teammate in order to enter the shooting zone
Players can only shoot at goal inside the shooting zone
Defending team can defend its goal in the shooting zone
No limits to ball touches
Every 4 minutes swap neutral players

Variations

Limit ball touches during ball possession in the central zone (3 at most). Free ball touches inside shooting zone

Coaching Points

Create triangles to avoid the opponents and block them inside of them
Pay attention to negative transitions: when a player loses ball possession, the closer teammate puts pressure on the opponent while other teammates get closer
Pay attention to distances between players
Take care of body orientation when receiving the ball
After passing the ball to a teammate, the player should keep on running and occupy a free portion of the field where they can receive again

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