20 min
6-24 players
Small-sided games
Possession play and progressive switches of play (U18)
This small-sided game with a numerical advantage and progression from zone to zone is ideal for youth teams and will help improve concentration while adding a competitive element.
Description
Mark out 3 zones of about 8x15m using cones of different colors and place them side by side (see animation). Then place a small goal on the outer width of the first zone. Finally, form a team of 4 players and a team of 2 players. Consider duplicating the zones and teams based on the number of pla...
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