5 vs 7

- The focus of this game format is on practising the movement patterns of the back four with the options of quick transition from defence to attack or ball control after winning the ball. Additionally, this game format trains playing in numerical advantage/disadvantage against a back four, with the emphasis for the team with numerical advantage on pressing immediately after losing the ball. - 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 achieved, and therefore the player must tuck in while running sideways and backward. - The defenders always act as a unit and must not get too far apart. - The goal for the defenders is to either win possession or push the ball-carrying attacker into the non-dangerous area toward the side and block his passing lane to the goal/to his teammate through double-teaming or tucking in. The midfielder tries to double-team or close down the passing lane. - On offence, constant movement, communication, and quick, precise passing is required. According to the 1-4-2 formation, depth staggering of the players must be ensured, and consequently movement on a flat line must be avoided (depth staggering means creating passing options). The wide players should use the full width of the field and be positioned at the sideline. - When the attack goes through the wide players, the half-position players try to overlap or act as pass receivers and crossers in the back area. The wide player has the option to dribble, cross, or pass the ball on. - Through passes into depth to the forwards, the defensive line is forced into forward movement. By switching the ball, 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 20-25 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. - 4 small goal(s), 3 cones