Exercises › Game exercise

Number game

• 15 min
• 3v3
• Build-up play

Players, balls, area about 15x12 m, cones/small goals, bibs. 2 teams. The players in each team get a number. The coach calls out which number or numbers should play. The numbers the coach calls run into the area and play until a goal is scored or the ball goes out of play. Goals are scored by carrying the ball through the cone goals. Both teams can score in both directions. Change numbers/opponents after a set time. Progression: Everyone on the pitch. All players are on the pitch the whole time. Both teams still score in both goals.

What the coach should look for

• Attacking play: get past opponents with the ball in any way you like, e.g. carrying, turning, taking on, feinting and dribbling.
• Defending: take the ball from the opponent by tackling.
• Transitions: win the ball back if you lose it, carry the ball away from the opponent once you have won it.

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