8v8 with Neutral Players

Developing the possession in overnumbered environment and practising creating 2v1 situations on the wings at game specific speed.

Published: 03.02.2011.

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Category: Soccer Drills - Soccer Tactics

Age: 16 - 20+

Difficulty: 3

Space: Entire Field

Keeper: 2

Players: 18

Team

Organisation

Create an approximately 68x70 meters area.
Mark two zones on the sides of the field as shown.
Split the team into two of eight players and identify two other neutral players.
Put a goalkeeper in each goal.

Description and Graphics

8v8 game with 2 neutral players who support the team in possession. Teams try to create 2v1 situations on the wings. Zones on the sides are created to restrict the number of defenders. Only one defender can act in the marked area.