20 min
12-18 players
Tactical
Switch of play, possession, and defensive positional play
By offering the opportunity to score in multiple goals, this drill allows you to train your players in switches of play, ball retention, and positional play in defense.
Description
On a half-field, using cones, set up 6 small goals: 1 in the penalty area, 1 on each side of the penalty area, and 3 others facing the first ones 30 meters further. Form 2 teams of 6, 7, 8, or 9 players.
Goals can be scored in the 3 small goals of the opponents.
Ask the players to make sure to ...
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