5 v 5 Small-sided Game with support players

Goal:

Shooting

Soccer Tactics

Equipment

Markers
5 vests
2 goals
Balls

Preparation

Playing Area: 25x20 meters / 27x22 yds
Players: 14 + 2 goalkeepers
Duration: 20 minutes
Series: 5 of 3 minutes each with 1 minute of recovery between sets

5 v 5 Small-sided Game with support players

Summary

SSG to develop sudden situations with shots on goal

Secondary Objectives

Losing your marker, Goal defense, Intercepting, Improvisation, Mobility, Prevent passes through the lines, Bouncer, Threaded pass, defense splitting pass, Finishing, Creating space, Body shape, Intercepting, Support

Organization

Mark out a playing area measuring 25x20 meters/27x22 yards. Place a goal at the center of both short sides. Form two teams of seven players. Five players from each team are positioned inside the field, while the remaining two players from each team are positioned next to the opposing goal (one on the right and one on the left). The goalkeepers defend the goals.

Description

A small-sided game is played with 5 players on each side
Goals are only valid after a pass made by a support player

Variations

The goal is only valid after a pass made by a support player and with a one-touch shot
The goalkeeper cannot block the ball, but only deflect it. In this way, we train the players to attack the goal strongly

Coaching Points

SSG useful for finishing quickly; focus on speed and accuracy of passing
Focus on correct posture to promote fast and effective passing that allows to shoot on goal frequently
Focus on quickly reading the ball when it is played to the support player or when there is a duel to shoot on goal

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