01-P6 · Small-sided game · U12 up to adult

Small Sided Game: Attacking Centrally

Small Sided Game: Attacking Centrally is a small-sided game for U12 up to adult teams (10 players, 30 × 30 yards) that works on passing, movement and finishing.

This Small Sided Game is designed to encourage players to attack effectively in central areas, building on the Technical & Skill practices.

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Small Sided Game: Attacking Centrally: still from the Touchtight coaching video 0:58
Age group
U12 up to adult
Players
10 players
Area
30 × 30 yards (1/4 Pitch)
Time
20–30 minutes
Goalkeeper
Yes
Coaches
1
Practice type
Small-sided game
Coach level
Intermediate (C Licence)

How it's set up

Practice 6 of theme 1 Attacking Centrally is a Small Sided Game played in a 30 by 30 yard area split into quarters. With a 4 v 4 plus goalkeepers, the defending team is restricted to their own half, with 2 players in each area, encouraging forward players to drop in to create an overload deep to build play in a 5 v 2.

Setup diagram for Small Sided Game: Attacking Centrally: pitch area, player positions and movements
Setup diagram · tap to enlarge

Key coaching points

  1. First touch to play forward
  2. Passing and finishing combinations.
  3. Team Communication

Also in the full practice

  • 2 progressions to make it harder as your players improveIn Club
  • 2 player questions to check understanding during the practiceIn Club
  • The coach-led video (0:58) how to set it up and deliver itIn Club
  • Add it to your team's Dugout drop it into a session plan with your warm-up and gameIn Club

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