Small-Sided Game: Training physical condition and ball possession

Goal:

Possession

Soccer Tactics

Equipment

16 markersBalls
9 vests (7 of one color, 2 of another one)

Preparation

Playing area: 40x40 meters / 44x44 yds
Players: 16
Duration: 12 minutes
Series: 2 of 5 minutes each with 1 minute of active recovery

Small-Sided Game: Training physical condition and ball possession

Summary

This thematic match provides for a continuous players movement to search free space and to intercept the ball for defenders. Improving aerobic condition and movements on the field.

Secondary Objectives

Creating space, Transition, Pressing, Passing, Dribbling, 1v1 attacking, Intercepting, Tackling, Aerobic power, Aerobic power, Pass, Ball possession, Transitions

Organization

Inside a 40x40 meters/44x44 yards field form a small 3x3 meters square on each corner using the markers (as shown in the picture). Divide players into two teams of 7 players arranged inside the square. Place 2 neutral players (green vests) playing with the team who has ball possession during the thematic game.

Description

Teams try to maintain possession with the aid of neutral players
The aim of the team with ball possession is to score one point passing the ball inside a small square to a teammate who has run there showing for the pass
Players defending have to catch the ball intercepting the passing lines without tackle, increasing the aerobic workload

Rules

The point is valid if the player who moved to the small square doesn't stay put more than 3 seconds inside the square before receiving the ball
The defending team tries to intercept the ball performing a transition to attack and score one point