5v5 Plus Two Transition
Five against five with two neutrals who always play for the team in possession — the game that punishes a slow reaction to losing the ball.
- 20 min
- 12–14 players
Game · U13
Four-Zone Conditioned Game
A possession game across four zones: the ball must travel through a middle zone before a goal counts.
- Duration
- 18 min
- Players
- 10–16
- Possession
- Movement
- Transition
Setup
Step 1 of 3
Four equal zones marked across the pitch, goals at each end, teams spread across zones.
Coaching points
- Someone must always show in the zone ahead of the ball.
- Receive on the half-turn so you can play forward, not backwards.
- Switch zones quickly — the free player is usually on the far side.
- Win it back within six seconds or drop into shape.
Equipment
- Balls · 4
- Zone markers · 8
- Goals · 2
- Bibs · 1 team
Progressions
- Harder Two touches in your own half, one touch in the final zone.
- Easier Remove the zone rule and just play, then add it back.
