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Attacking in a 4-3-3
25 min
Soccer Exercise

Attacking in a 4-3-3

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

Setup

Pitch: Four dummies represent opponents; there is a goal at one end.

Equipment: 4 dummies, 1 goal and several balls.

Players: Seven attackers and two defenders; with more players the positions rotate. Plus a goalkeeper.

Procedure

All three variations are carried out alternately. The players decide for themselves which action they start; however, it must be a different action every time.

  1. The number eight plays a pass to the full-back. The full-back plays the ball on to the wide forward in the half-space and runs in behind. The wide forward plays it back to the full-back, who delivers a cross. The centre-forward and the far-side wide forward make runs in, the ball-side wide forward attacks the pull-back zone.
  2. The number eight plays a one-two with the wide forward around the dummy in the centre and finishes immediately afterwards.
  3. The number eight passes to the centre-forward, who plays the ball first time into the wide forward's run; the wide forward finishes.

Tip

  • In all variations, pay attention to a match-realistic tempo.
  • In the first variation, run in behind with pace, do not make the run in too early and attack the near post, the far post and the pull-back zone; play the cross first time or at the latest with the second touch.
  • In the second variation, dribble at the dummy in order to tie it up, and carry out an explosive change of pace immediately after passing.
  • In the second variation the centre-forward plays the ball with the foot furthest from the opponent.
  • In the third variation, pass firmly to the centre-forward; the centre-forward plays the ball on with the foot furthest from the opponent.

Training attributes

Tactics

Tactics
Team behavior Opening the field Games plays Man down/Man up

Condition

Condition
Speed of movement with ball Speed of movement off the ball Basic Endurance GAT

Training Organization

Age
U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
25 min
Training Set
Main point
Number of Players
6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Goalkeeper
1 goalkeeper 2 goalies
Form of Training
Group training
Exercise level
Intermediate
Spatial Behavior
Half-field
Training Location
Pitch