15 min
14-28 players
Small-sided games
Ajax's 6v6 Possession Game with 2 Neutral Players and Mini-Goals
A possession game inspired by Ajax Amsterdam training sessions, ideal for working on exploiting numerical overloads, quick ball circulation, and offensive transitions toward mini-goals
Description
Mark out a zone adapted to your squad size. Form 2 teams of 6 players and designate 2 neutral joker players who always play with the team in possession, creating an 8v6 overload in favor of the team on the ball. Place 2 mini-goals on opposite sides of the zone.
The exercise will proceed as follow...
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