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Compensation game: 5v5 with goalkeepers

U17–Open age Small-sided gamesInjury prevention and physical

Continuous 5v5 with goalkeepers on a 40×30 m pitch giving non-starters the high-intensity load they missed in the match.

40 × 30 m Team A Opponent Pass Press
Compensation 5v5 with goalkeepers on 40×30 m: continuous high-intensity play with quick restarts gives the substitutes the duels, accelerations and decisions they missed in the match.

Rules

  • Two goals with goalkeepers
  • After a goal, the conceding goalkeeper restarts at once
  • 1 min 30 s rest between blocks

To make it easier

  • With fewer than ten players, play 4v4 or 3v3 plus two neutrals on a smaller pitch

Coaching points

  • Quick restarts keep the pace high

From the session “Day-Before-Match Training (MD-1) and the Recovery Day After (MD+1)”

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