Four-defense chain player opening - version 12

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, next to him the LIV, then the RIV and on the right side the RAV. At the level of the center line, 4 midfielders are possitioned 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. 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

The opening of the game with a focus on diagonal passes will be rehearsed. The player opens via the left full-back. A direct passing game (one contact) is practiced, whereby the final pass must be played in the path of the RAM so that he can take the ball directly towards the opposing goal. The following pass sequence takes place: 1 - LAV plays diagonally to HLM 2 - HLM plays diagonally to RIV 3 - RIV plays diagonally into the course of RAM 4 - RAM takes the ball in contact with this pass variant serves to open the player and can be trained as an endless loop. However, the side for opening the game should always be switched. That also start the pass sequence via the RAV. In this case, the LIV, HRM and the LAM are 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. - After the final pass, the player taking the ball can look for the goal.