7v7 and 8v8 small-sided games
A full game on a reduced pitch, played at high intensity, with the focus on the moment the ball changes hands.
Aim
Improve performance in small-sided games under simple organization, with the focus on fast transitions between defense and attack and better team coordination.
How it runs
The game simulates a full match on a reduced pitch, which pushes the intensity up.
Setup
- Two separate pitches
- Each pitch is 32 meters wide and 50 meters long
- Four teams in total, two on each pitch
- 4 sets of 3 minutes, with 1.5 minutes rest between sets
- Coaches are split between the pitches to explain, encourage and correct in real time
Coaching points
- Concentration and commitment: high attention and maximum effort at every stage
- Communication: players talk to close spaces in defense and to move well in attack
- Quality of transitions: speed of thought and action the moment the ball is won or lost
- Order and organization: keep the team shape when tired
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