8 vs 10

- The focus of this game format is on practising the movement patterns of the back four and midfield line with the follow-up actions of 'quick transition from defence to attack' and ball control after winning the ball. Additionally, the attacking team practices playing out numerical advantage situations, with the emphasis 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 created. Therefore, the player must tuck in while running sideways and backward. Additionally, the midfielders should always double-team with the defenders. - The two defensive back fours 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 and quick, precise passing is required. According to the 4-4-2 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 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 two midfielders should serve as passing options for the centre backs, wide players, and forwards, and through their movement they constantly form triangles and thus playing options. If the centre is open, they can bridge it with a quick dribble toward goal. If the back four has pushed up too far or has large gaps, they play the through ball. - 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. - The players in the back four have the option to switch play with diagonal balls. - 4 small goal(s), 6 cones