Four-defense chain player opening - game / version 9

Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19
Training Set Progression, Main point
Number of Players 6 - 9 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, then 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 the to 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. The following player positions are available in the 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 RST - left - right striker

Procedure

The opening of the game with the focus on short passes and a long diagonal pass is studied. The player opens via the left central defender. A direct passing game (one contact) is practiced. The following pass sequence takes place: 1 - LIV plays diagonally to HRM 2 - HRM plays diagonally to RAM 3 - RAM plays longline to RAV 4 - RAV plays diagonally to LAM 5 - LAM plays longline to LAV 6 - LAV plays crosswise to LIV. This pass variant can be trained as an endless loop. However, the side of starting player should always be switched. That means starting the pass sequence via the RIV. In this case, the HLM is also included. 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 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 passer 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 starter. - 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
Form of Training: Individual training Team training
Exercise level: Intermediate Difficult
Spatial Behavior: Half-field
Training Location: Pitch