Use the goalkeeper

Small-sided Game to practice build-up play from the goalkeeper under pressure

Goal:

Playing out from the back

Soccer Tactics

Equipment

Markers
4 vests
2 goals
Balls

Preparation

Playing Area: 40x33 meters / 44x36 yds
Players: 8 + 2 goalkeepers
Duration: 8 minutes
Series: 2 of 4 minutes each

Summary

Small-sided Game to practice build-up play from the goalkeeper under pressure

Secondary Objectives

Pass and move, Switching the attack, Mobility, Direct play, Creating space, Depth

Organization

Set up a 40x33-meter/44x36-yard field (with two penalty areas). Place a movable goal opposite to the fixed one. Two teams of four players each line up on the field. The goalkeepers take their positions to defend the goals.

Description

A 4 v 4 game is played, with goalkeepers, and one defender must press the goalkeeper whenever he is in possession of the ball
Goals scored on the transition count double

Rules

It is mandatory to apply pressure on the goalkeeper when he gains possession of the ball

Variations

Include a neutral player for the team in possession of the ball in case there are technical or tactical limitations

Variation 1

Increase the number of players and set a time limit for completing the play
The game is played with only one goalkeeper; the team starting the build-up must pass the ball through three gates with different point values

Variation 3

Coaching Points

Encourage players to always play the ball and never give it away
Apply pressure on the goalkeeper at the right moment
Help field players get open based on the pressure being applied to the goalkeeper

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