Stage II Small-Sided Activity

8v4 Possession Exercise Dan Blank 31 Stage II Small Sided
Setup a grid 30 x 20 yards, adjust the size of the grid for style of play. Divide players into three teams of 4 players each. One team is yellow, another is blue, and the third team is red. To start, red and blue play keep-away from yellow.

Triangular Passing, Receiving, and Shooting from Distance
Half a normal field with1 full sized goal. Set 4 cones as shown in the diagram so players maintain proper spacing during the exercise. Shoot from outside the 18 (penalty area), low shots on frame. Passing short-short-long.

High to Low Possession Passing Attack and Shooting
This is an advanced attacking game for developing the tactical concept of a high to low player combination. Recommended for skilled players with good passing abilities (U14 and older).

1v1 Training with Goalkeepers
This is a 1v1 training game with goalkeepers. It can be played with 1 or 2 goals and between 8-24 players (with 16 players or more and you'll need to setup 2 goals). You can choose to focus your coaching tips on either attacking moves and beating the defender, defender body positioning and winning possession, or goalkeeper position and techniques.

Triangular Passing, Receiving, and Shooting
This activity is designed to help your team pass and shoot.

Unopposed Speed Passing Shooting
Great exercise that combines several different skills: quick sprint to start, running onto and taking a stationary ball, passing and receiving, shooting and crashing the goal for rebounds.

Stage II Square Passing and Receiving, Shooting, Goalkeeper Blocking
This is a Stage II activity designed for the entire team to participate including your goalkeeper. You will need one full sized goal and an area at least 30 x 40 yards and some cones to setup the training environment.

Diamond Passing and Receiving, Shooting, Goalkeeper Blocking
This is a Stage II activity designed for the entire team to participate including your goalkeeper. You will need one full sized goal and an area at least 30 x 40 yards and some cones to setup the training environment.

Zonal Defending Stage II Small Sided Activity
Zonal defense in the top half track the attackers movement and pass-on responsibility.

Goalkeeping Shot Blocking Stage II Small Sided Activity
20 x 20 yard area with 1 full sized goal. 4 or more soccer balls, goalkeeper gloves and 2-4 players. Shooting from off the foot: provide a variety of shot stopping activities from the ground up towards and over the head.

Defending Topic Preventing the Counter Attack Stage II Activity
Defending Topic Preventing the Counter Attack Stage II Activity

Attacking Topic Building Up from Defensive Half Stage II Small Activity
30 x 30 yd. area and 10 players (4 red, 4 blue and 2 orange neutral players). 8-12 regular size cones and 12 large cones used for goals or use PUGG goals. Objective: penetrate under control and then dribble or pass thru goals.