5 a side Traditional

  • Conditioned game
  • U14 to U16
  • 10–20 players
  • Physical
  • Attacking
5 a side Traditional

Setup

You will require: 1 ball / 2 sets of bibs / 2 goals / 20 cones, Create a 5v5 pitch, 30x20 area or adjust to your requirements, Split group into teams of 5 with bibs

How it works

Normal match rules for a 5 a side game, the conditions in play here will depend on the key coaching points of the session, use this to assess of players can apply these skills to an in game situation

Coaching points

  • Stamina
  • Play forward
  • Close control
  • Press quickly
  • Be positive

Progressions

progression: Introduce time limit responses where teams can both score a goal and cancel the opposing teams goal if scored fast enough regression: Small goals no keepers