6v6 Thirds Conditioned Game

Objective

• -Apply the session topic in a game
• -Keep team shape while attacking and defending
• -Play at match tempo

Setup

1. 1Pitch split into thirds with cones.
2. 2Full goals and keepers at each end.
3. 3Two teams of six in a match shape.

How to play

1. 1Free play with one condition linked to the session topic.
2. 2Coach freezes the game twice per half for a 30 second picture.
3. 3Two halves of eight minutes with a short break.

Progressions

• +Two touch condition
• +Goals only count from inside the final third

Regressions

• -Remove the conditions
• -Add a floating neutral player

Variations

• -Small goals for younger groups
• -Rolling substitutions every two minutes

Common mistakes

• -Chasing the ball as a group
• -Sideways passing with no penetration
• -No reaction to losing the ball