PLANNER SEGMENT. Small Sided Game
PYRAMID BLOCK. Group Play
PURPOSE. To improve Possession soccer. Passing, Receiving & Support Play.
AGE. U12, U16.
SET UP.
Field of 50 x 50 meters or adjusted according to age and ability of the players.
Two teams of 6/7 players.
ACTION
Teams play keep away to a total of 25 passes for any team.
Passes do not have to be consecutive but must be intentional, not rebounds or deflections, and must be received under control by a teammate to count.
Teams forcing the ball out of play get possession at the restart.
VARIATION 1
Teams play 2 touch soccer to 25 passes
VARIATION 2
The same total of 25 passes but only 1 touch wall passes count.
If the players are capable play two touch soccer throughout.
The first team to 40 pts wins.
COACHʼS TIP.
Make the field larger or smaller according to the numbers and ability of your players.
PLAYERʼS TIP.
Make passing and moving and calling a habit. Good communication with teammates is vital.
