5 v 5 Small-sided Game
Goal
Equipment
- Markers
- 5 vests
- 2 goals
- Balls
Preparation
- Playing Area: 25x20 meters / 27x22 yds
- Players: 10 + 2 goalkeepers
- Duration: 20 minutes
- Series: 5 of 3 minutes each with 1 minute of recovery between sets
| Summary | Secondary Objectives |
|---|---|
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SSG to train immediate ball recovery |
Pass, Oriented control, Losing your marker, Finishing, Ball possession, Pressing, Pressure, Transitions |
Organization
Create a rectangle measuring 25x20 meters/27x22 yards. Place a goal at the center of each short side. Form two teams of six players, one goalkeeper and five field players.
Description
- Small-sided game with a 5 v 5 situation
- Goals scored after recovering the ball in the opponent's half count double
Variations
- The game is played with two touches to encourage oriented control
- The goalkeeper cannot block the ball, but only rebound it (this way we train the players to attack the rebound strongly)
Coaching Points
- Encourage immediate ball recovery
- Encourage players to develop high-tempo ball possession so as not to give defenders time to close down passing lanes
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