Four-defense chain player game-opening / fit 7

Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19
Training Set Progression, Main point
Number of Players 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players

Setup

At the level of the penalty area, 4 defenders are positioned next to each other at a distance of 12-17 m. On the left outline is the LAF, on the right the LIV, then the RIV and on the right side the RAV. At the level of the center line, 4 midfielders are compared as follows: opposite to the LAF the LAM, opposite to the LIV the HLM, opposite to the RIV the HRM and opposite to the RAV the RAM. The players face each other. To get a feeling for the different positions, the two central defender positions can alternatively be taken by the goalkeepers and the two half positions in the middle by the two strikers. Players position in the 4-4-2 game system: TH - goalkeeper LAV - left full-back LIV - left central defender RIV - right central defender RAV - right full-back LAM - left outer midfielder HLM - half left midfielder HRM - half right midfielder RAM - right outer midfielder LST - left RST - right striker

Procedure

The opening of the game with a focus on longline / diagonal interchangeability with different pass paths is rehearsed. The left central defender opens the game. A direct passing game (a contact) is practiced. The following pass sequence takes place: 1 - LIV plays longline to HLM 2 - HLM plays diagonally to RIV 3 - RIV plays longline to HRM 4 - HRM plays diagonally to RAV 5 - RAV plays longline to RAM 6 - RAM plays longline to RAV 7 - RAV plays diagonally to HRM 8 - HRM plays longline to RIV 9 - RIV plays diagonally to HLM 10 - HLM plays longline to LIV 11 - LIV plays diagonally to LAM 12 - LAM plays longline to LIV 13 - LIV plays longline to LAM 14 - LAM plays diagonal to LIV. This pass variant can be trained as an endless loop. However, the side for opening should always be switched. That means starting the pass sequence via the RIV. Alternative: - Depending on the level of performance, the passing game can also take place with two contacts. The ball is accepted with the first contact and continued with the second.

Tip

- Due to the requirement profile of this exercise, the players must be highly concentrated. - The passes should be played with the inside of the foot or as an inside kick. - Demand precision, sharpness and accuracy. - Start slowly first and then get faster. - The player expecting the pass goes into a short counter-movement at the same time as the pass-out movement of the pass-giver or runs towards the passer and accepts the ball directly in the forward movement (with 1 contact). - The pass should be played in the path of the ball-awaiting player. - The pass player must observe the path of the player waiting for the ball. - The start movement of the pass recipient takes place with the pass movement of the pass player. - Due to the opening movement of the pass recipient (one step back, then the pass for a short distance of 2-4 m), the distance between the two pass players is briefly reduced by approx. 4-8 m, since the pass giver also runs towards the ball in anticipation of the ball. - 8 cones

Training attributes

Technique

Technique: Trapping Passing Shot technique/shooting

Tactics

Tactics: Team behavior Opening the field

Condition

Condition: Speed of movement with ball Speed of movement off the ball Strength training

Co-ordination

Co-Ordination: Quick anticipation Quick processing

Training Organization

Age: U6 - U13 U14 - U19
Duration: 15 min
Training Set: Progression Main point
Number of Players: 6 - 9 players 10-15 players
Form of Training: Individual training Team training
Exercise level: Intermediate Difficult
Spatial Behavior: Half-field
Training Location: Pitch