10 vs 7 + Goalkeeper

- The focus of this game format is on practising team movement patterns as a unit. Additionally, the team in possession while outnumbered trains solving game situations under pressing conditions. - When the opponent has the ball, the team moves as a defensive unit in the 4-4-2 line formation within a maximum area of 35 x 35 metres. The defensive formation is characterised in its starting position by a linear positioning of the individual team sections. This means the four defenders, the four midfielders, and the two forwards all stand at the same height. They thus form three defensive lines. Certain spacing must be maintained between them to ensure optimal defence of their own goal. These distances are typically: 7-12 metres in width and 8-15 metres in depth. The spacing between individual players and team sections can vary due to inconsistent game tempo, changes in the game situation, or temporary numerical disadvantage. When the opponent has the ball and the team moves as a defensive unit in the 4-4-2 diamond formation, the area should also be limited to a maximum of 35 x 35 metres. The defensive formation is positioned in the individual team sections as follows: The four defenders stand at the same height, the central defensive midfielder, the midfielders in the half positions, and the attacking midfielder stand staggered, and the two forwards stand at the same height. They thus form five defensive lines. One option, however, is for the half-position midfielders to tuck in to the height of the defensive central midfielder, forming a midfield three. This would create only four defensive lines. As a team unit, compact, disciplined shifting is the goal, aiming to narrow the spaces and thus prevent the opponent from playing through balls while also denying them the opportunity to start individual actions. The most important tactical defending measures include directing the ball carrier to the flank and winning possession through double-teaming, as well as directing the opponent's build-up play to the wide players through appropriate shifting, closing down passing lanes there so that only a pass into the centre is possible. There, the player is then double-teamed and put under massive pressure. - The movement patterns of the players in the back four are toward the ball, forward and back, or tucking in to the left and right. Players often tuck in while moving forward. However, depth staggering should be created. Therefore, the player must tuck in while running sideways and backward. Additionally, the midfielders should always double-team with the defenders. The same applies to the forwards. - Through passes into depth (to the forwards), the defensive line is forced into forward movement. By switching the ball to the flanks, the defensive line is forced to shift forward and to the side. This results in the attacking team gaining space in depth, as well as the opportunity to switch play diagonally to the open side. - The passers in the back should not push up too close to the players in front and should always maintain 20-30 metres distance from the forwards, so they permanently have the play in front of them and can 'run onto' balls to quickly relay them with one touch. - 2 full-size goal(s)