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Alternating 4 vs 2
20 min
Soccer Exercise

Alternating 4 vs 2

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
  • Training Set Main point
  • Number of Players 6 - 9 players

Setup

Pitch: Cones mark out two adjoining playing areas.

Equipment: Cones and several balls.

Players: Two teams of four players each. In one area the players are set up for a 4 vs 2; the remaining two players wait in the other area.

Procedure

  • In one area the game is played 4 vs 2 for possession.
  • If the team with fewer players wins the ball, it plays it into the other area and follows it.
  • Two players of the team that previously had the extra players follow as defenders.
  • In the new area the 4 vs 2 for possession is now played for the other team.

Tip

  • Look out for a quick transition.
  • Keep an eye on the workload — this small-sided game is very intensive.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Passing

Tactics

Tactics
Team behavior Player behavior Transition drill Man down/Man up

Condition

Condition
Football-specific endurance Basic Endurance GAT

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
20 min
Training Set
Main point
Number of Players
6 - 9 players
Form of Training
Group training
Exercise level
Easy
Training Location
Indoor Pitch