Equipment
- Markers
- 4 vests (3 of one color, 1 of a different one)
- 4 mini-goals
- Balls
Preparation
- Playing Area: 12-15x18-20 meters / 13-16x20-22 yards
- Players: 7
- Duration: 15 minutes
- Series: 1
Summary
Small-sided game for young players that trains rapid action development through unmarking movements in support and in depth.Secondary Objectives
Support, Possession, Transition, Defending Principles, Press, Situations, Passing, Shooting, Receiving to turn, Pass, Oriented control, Individual attacking tactical principles, Finishing, Individual defensive tactical principles, Situations, Consolidation, Support, Pressure, TransitionsOrganization
Create a playing area measuring 18-20x12-15 meters/20-22x13-16 yards. Place two mini goals on both short sides of the field. Two teams of two players each line up inside the field, plus one neutral player (J). Each team has a goalkeeper positioned between their two mini goals, who plays as the low vertex.
Description
- A 2 v 2 game is played plus a neutral player, with the goalkeeper actively participating in the game as a low support, allowing for constant numerical superiority during possession
- The team in possession can count on the neutral player in the central area to maintain control and develop the game
- The exercise trains goalkeepers to experience dynamic gameplay, improving their active participation in build-ups and managing possession
- The aim of the game is to score in one of the opponent's goals
Rules
- Throw-ins from the sidelines and from the end line are always taken by the goalkeeper
Variations
- You can only score through a mini goal after at least three consecutive passes without interception
Coaching Points
- Unmarking in support and in depth
- Quick recovery of possession
- Rapid development of attacking play
- Use of support player and management of ball possession
- Technical skills in passing, control, and dribbling
- Dribbling and passing opponents in tight spaces
- Useful postures for the game

































































