Objective
Transfer positioning, communication, footwork and goal defence to a real situation.
Exercise details
- Sport
- Football
- Exercise type
- Goalkeepers
- Ages
- U6–U19
- Players
- 10–14
- Duration
- 22 min
- Space
- 40 x 30 m approx.
- Equipment
- 2 goals, balls, cones, bibs
How it works
Small-sided game with goalkeepers and starting zones. Every restart begins from the goalkeeper; the dimensions are adjusted to the age.
Conditioned game: double goal if the team connects with the goalkeeper and beats a line; the coach observes without interrupting too much.
Variations and progressions
- U7-U9: 4v4 or 5v5 and a short pitch.
- U10-U13: progressive pressure.
- U14-U23: real rules and transitions.
- Preserve safety in collisions.
Coaching tips
- Position according to the ball.
- Brief communication.
- Offer support.
- Scan.
- Safe decision in depth.
- Reorganise after distributing.
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