9v9 Half Field Game
9v9 Half Field Game


Organization:
Area: Half field, five yards less than full width.
Create two teams and play with eight players plus a goalkeeper. Both teams play in a 1-3-2-3 formation.
Game: Keep track of the score.
Variations: 8v8 or 10v10
Focus Points:
Defending
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Make fields small together.
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Role of defenders: pressure, cover, balance.
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Shifting, sliding, pushing up, dropping off.
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Keep correct distances between the defenders.
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Win the ball back at the right moment.
Attacking
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Make the field large.
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Value the ball but playing deep goes over playing wide.
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Support the attacker on the ball. Make creative runs.
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Try to beat opponent in 1v1s or with quick combination plays
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Create scoring chances and score.
Transition
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After losing the ball, win it back as quickly as possible. Five Second Rule.
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After winning the ball, explode, go forward and try to create a scoring c hance within 10 seconds.