2 vs 2 + 4

Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
Training Set Main point
Number of Players 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players, 16-22+ players

Setup

Pitch: Mark out a square of about 15 x 15 metres with four cones.

Equipment: 4 cones, bibs in three colours, balls.

Players: Two teams of 2 players each play inside the area. Four further players stand as neutral outside players in a separate bib colour on the four sides of the square, one per side.

Procedure

The two teams play to keep possession in the square.
The outside players are neutral and always play for the team in possession.
They may only play first time and may be passed to no more than twice in a row.
After 3 minutes the roles are changed.

Scoring: A team receives one point for 10 successful passes.

Variations:

Generally allow only first-time balls.
A point only counts if every player of a team has touched the ball.
Play a 3 vs 3 in the centre.

Note: Drill idea by Eddie Plickat.

Tip

The free player inside the area should not stand in line with an outside player but create an additional passing option and anticipate which outside player the ball is going to, in order to show for it there.
The players should communicate clearly.
The defence should take its bearings from the ball and the central player in order to be able to press in a targeted way.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique: Trapping Ball control Passing

Tactics

Tactics: Pressing Player behavior Transition drill Man down/Man up

Condition

Condition: Speed of movement with ball Speed of movement off the ball

Co-ordination

Co-Ordination: Quick anticipation Flexibility Quick processing

Training Organization

Age: U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration: 20 min
Training Set: Main point
Number of Players: 6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Form of Training: Team training
Exercise level: Difficult
Spatial Behavior: Penalty box
Training Location: Pitch Indoor