20 min
12-18 players
Small-sided games

6v6 with central no-go zone – switches of play and attacks using width (U17)

6v6 game with goalkeepers where teams must attack with width and skip the restricted zone to play a through ball.

Description

On a half-field of 45 x 40 m, create a central no-go zone of 10 x 30 m. Players cannot play in this zone: they must skip it to progress. The game is played in 6vs6 with goalkeepers.
Objectives for the offensive team:
1. Use the wings
2. Switch of play quickly
3. Avoid the no-go zone
4. Alternate ...

6v6 with central no-go zone – switches of play and attacks using width

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