Shifting Across the Midfield Zone: 4 vs 4 to 4
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Organisation
- 8 cones to mark a square and a midfield zone
- Divide into 3 teams of 4 players each
- Each team occupies one zone
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Process
- Team A plays the ball a maximum of 4 times within their own ranks.
- Team B shifts to prevent the deep pass to Team C.
- After the 4th pass at the latest, Team A must play the ball to Team C.
- If Team B intercepts the ball or the ball goes out of bounds, the game restarts with Team A or C.
- Team B always pressures the receiver of the pass without leaving their midfield zone.
- Teams A and C are allowed a maximum of 2 touches on the ball.
- After 4 minutes, the groups rotate.
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Tip
Coaching Points
- Play passes with sufficient power.
- Offer support in gaps.
Training Set
Main point
Duration
20 min
Age
U13 - Men's / Women's
Technique
Passing
Tactics
Pressing, High pressure in midfield, High pressure on defense, Team behavior, Pushing
Co-Ordination
Flexibility, Quick processing
Condition
Speed of movement off the ball
Training Organization
Number of Players
12 players
Form of Training
Group training
Exercise level
Easy
Training Location
Pitch
Author: Tactics easy2coach
