Organization:
A 6v5 game on a 40Y x 20Y field with one large goal and 2 small counter goals. The team of six plays with a goalkeeper, 5 + 1. Both teams play in a 2-1-2 formation. The team of 5 defends two small counter goals placed in the corners.
The size of the field can vary depending on the goals of the activity, the age group and/or the skill level of the players.
Regular soccer rules, however, when the ball goes over the sideline, the team of 6 must pass the ball back in, while the team of 5 can also dribble the ball back onto the field.
Game: Keep track of the score. Switch sides every 5 minutes.
Focus Points:
The specific focus points of this activity depend on the topic and focus points of the practice session.
The basic focus points for a larger game are:
Attacking - Own Team in Ball Possession
Goal: Build up, create scoring chances and score goals.
- Make the field large and create space in depth and width.
- Look to play the ball deep; go forward.
- Keep ball possession
- Maintain a good team shape / formation
Defending - Opponent in Ball Possession
Goal: Disrupt the buildup, win the ball back, avoid goals against.
- The whole team makes the field small by moving towards the ball (High Pressure), form a block around the halfway line (medium pressure), or drops towards their own goal (Low Pressure). Shift and slide towards the sideline.
- Pressure the player on the ball.
- Mark tight in the area of the ball.
- Positional or zonal marking further away from the ball.
- Stay active as long as possible. Back pressure)
Transition Attacking to Defending:
- Win ball back as quickly as possible - 5 Second Rule.
- Protect your own goal quickly.
- Be organized defensively while attacking.
Transition Defending to Attacking:
- Quick goal-oriented action. Try to create a scoring chance as quickly as possible -10 Second Rule.
- Explode and connect the first pass after winning the ball. Reaction.
- While the other team is in ball possession, certain players should anticipate the possibility of a turnover and to ATTACK.