football test

Aim
 

To develop players' ability (midfielders) to support the striker after a pass (long ball).

The training is divided into two parts.

First part:

● 3 teams of 3 players (9 players in total).

● Blue versus red and yellow to start.

● This part of the game will take place in an area of 20 x 10 metres divided into two squares of 10 x 10 metres each.

● Both teams play from square to square.

● Each player can only touch the ball once.

● The player is only allowed to run in the other square when the ball is played to the striker.

● Teams change roles after a rest period of one minute.

Second part:

● 3 teams of 3 players and 2 goalkeepers (11 players in total).

● The team in possession can use the yellow players for support - one beside each goal and one in midfield.

● This part of the training will be situated in an area between the touchline and the halfway line. The exact size of the field depends on the requested intensity.

● Each player can only touch the ball once.

● Teams change roles after a rest period of one minute.

Time

First part:

● About 20 minutes overall. 4 or 5 sessions of 3-4 minutes with 1 minute rest (depending on the fitness of the players). The players train with heart rate monitors.

Second part:

● About 20 minutes overall with the same time sequence.

Development

● Positioning of the players in a 5 against 3 situation in one square.

● Choosing the right moment to play the ball to the other square.

● Running action from midfielders.

● Positioning of the player receiving the ball.

● Keeping possession of the ball.