PLANNER SEGMENT. Small Sided Game
PYRAMID BLOCK. Group Play
PURPOSE. To improve communication and support
AGE. U12, U16.
SET UP.
A 50×50 or larger field with two full-size goals back to back in the middle with 1GK in each goal.
4 cones mark a 18x20m box around the goals.
ACTION
Teams of 6 players try to score on either goal but they cannot shoot inside the 18x20m box around the goal except with a header.
1st team to set score wins.
VARIATION
“Killer Pass.” Players can only score with their 1st touch from outside the box.
COACHʼS TIP.
Make the field bigger according to the numbers and abilities of your players. Smaller for harder, bigger for easier.
PLAYERʼS TIP.
Swing the ball from side to side to unbalance the opponent’s defense.
The no shooting zone prevents goals from close in so look for openings to shoot from distance or cross for headers.
