6v5 Game

Organization:

A 6v5 game on a 40Y x 20Y field with one large goal and 2 small counter goals. The team of six plays with a goalkeeper, 5 + 1. Both teams play in a 2-1-2 formation.  The team of 5 defends two small counter goals placed in the corners. 

The size of the field can vary depending on the goals of the activity, the age group and/or the skill level of the players.  

Regular soccer rules, however, when the ball goes over the sideline, the team of 6 must pass the ball back in, while the team of 5 can also dribble the ball back onto the field.

 

Game: Keep track of the score. Switch sides every 5 minutes. 

 

Focus Points: 

The specific focus points of this activity depend on the topic and focus points of the practice session. 

The basic focus points for a larger game are:  

Attacking - Own Team in Ball Possession

Goal: Build up, create scoring chances and score goals. 

  • Make the field large and create space in depth and width. 
  • Look to play the ball deep; go forward.
  • Keep ball possession
  • Maintain a good team shape / formation

 

Defending - Opponent in Ball Possession

Goal: Disrupt the buildup, win the ball back, avoid goals against.

  • The whole team makes the field small by moving towards the ball (High Pressure), form a block around the halfway line (medium pressure), or drops towards their own goal (Low Pressure). Shift and slide towards the sideline. 
  • Pressure the player on the ball.
  • Mark tight in the area of the ball.
  • Positional or zonal marking further away from the ball. 
  • Stay active as long as possible. Back pressure) 

 

Transition Attacking to Defending:

  • Win ball back as quickly as possible - 5 Second Rule.
  • Protect your own goal quickly.
  • Be organized defensively while attacking. 

 

Transition Defending to Attacking:  

  • Quick goal-oriented action. Try to create a scoring chance as quickly as possible -10 Second Rule. 
  • Explode and connect the first pass after winning the ball. Reaction.
  • While the other team is in ball possession, certain players should anticipate the possibility of a turnover and to ATTACK.