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5v5+1 Floating Target — Possess and Release the Forward

A 5v5 possession game with one floating target who supports the team in possession and moves between central forward spaces.

Keep possession until the floating target can be found in a useful forward position and released to connect the attack.
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End ZoneEnd ZoneTarget
Players
11
Duration
17 min
Equipment
Balls, Cones, Bibs
Difficulty
Advanced
Age group
U12–U18
Category
Possession
Type
Possession

Organization

Use a 30x25m area with two end zones. Play 5v5 plus one neutral floating target. The target moves between the lines and toward either end zone depending on which team has possession. Score by finding the target and receiving the next pass beyond.

Coaching Points

Do not force the target pass | Move the opposition before playing forward | Target checks into different spaces | Support underneath and beyond the target | Use the target to connect, not just to hold the ball

Progressions

  • Allow an opponent to tightly mark the floating target after the first pass.

Regressions

  • Create a protected central target zone.
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