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4 plus 1 vs 4 in Rotation
25 min
Soccer Exercise

4 plus 1 vs 4 in Rotation

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

Setup

Pitch: Two goals stand at the ends.

Equipment: 2 goals and several balls.

Players: Teams of four players each plus two neutral players; plus goalkeepers.

Procedure

  • The games are played in a tournament format.
  • The two neutral players take turns between the games so that there is always a 4 plus 1 vs 4.
  • The neutral players always play with the team in possession.
  • When the ball goes out of play, the goalkeepers restart the game.
  • Each game lasts three minutes, with a 90-second rest in between; the players who are resting recover actively.

Variations: For more endurance load, the winner stays in the playing area each time.

Tip

  • Carry out the drill at the highest intensity.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Passing

Tactics

Tactics
Man down/Man up

Condition

Condition
Football-specific endurance

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
25 min
Training Set
Main point End
Number of Players
10-15 players 16-22+ players
Goalkeeper
2 goalies 3 goalies 3+ goalies
Form of Training
Group training Team training
Exercise level
Easy
Spatial Behavior
Half-field
Training Location
Pitch