PLANNER SEGMENT. Small Sided Game
PYRAMID BLOCK. Group Play
PURPOSE. To improve combination play, finishing and Fast Break Attack
AGE. U12, U16.
SET UP.
A 30x30m field with two full-size goals and GKs at each end.
Players from each team on each end line on either side of their goal with a supply of balls.
ACTION
Teams on the field play 3v3 to try to score on the opponents goal.
As soon as the ball breaks the plane of the end line whether into the goal or wide the next three players from the defending team enter to attack while their defenders exit.
If the keeper saves, the defenders stay on and try to score from the GK feed.
VARIATION
Play 4v4. More difficult. Less space.
COACHʼS TIP.
Encourage attackers to break fast and catch the opposition unready and look to score as quickly as possible.
Encourage players to use their COERVER skills to create scoring opportunities for themselves and their teammates.
PLAYERʼS TIP.
If speed alone is enough then take option first.
Get used to taking the responsibility to shoot. Donʼt shirk it.
