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Build-Up Play in a 4-4-2 Formation: Tuning In
15 min
Soccer Exercise

Build-Up Play in a 4-4-2 Formation: Tuning In

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

Setup

  • 10 cones to mark positions. Set up cones as instructed
  • Red: Defenders
  • Blue: Defensive Midfielders (Number 6 position)
  • Yellow: Wingers
  • Green: Forwards

Procedure

The play starts with the left center-back (LCB).

  1. Pass from LCB to the left DM, who performs a one-touch pass (2)
  2. Pass to the left full-back (LFB), who immediately passes to the left winger (LW).
  3. Pass into the middle to the left DM, who moves towards the ball (6)
  4. Pass to the left forward (LF), who plays a lofted ball to the right center-back (RCB)

The exercise can now be performed from the other side in a continuous passing drill.

Tip

If there are more than 11 players, double up the positions.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Trapping Ball control Passing

Tactics

Tactics
Team behavior Opening the field Games plays

Training Organization

Age
U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
15 min
Training Set
Progression
Number of Players
10-15 players 16-22+ players
Form of Training
Team training Game Systems
Exercise level
Intermediate
Spatial Behavior
Half-field
Training Location
Pitch