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Main Part III - 4 Defenders + 1 Central Midfielder vs 7 Attackers
40 min
Soccer Exercise

Main Part III - 4 Defenders + 1 Central Midfielder vs 7 Attackers

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19
  • Training Set Main point
  • Number of Players 10-15 players, 16-22+ players

Setup

Play takes place on one half of the field, 5 vs 7 on two goals. The second goal is placed on the midfield line. The blue team is positioned in the back four base formation with one central player in front of the line. The yellow team lines up according to the diagram with a central playmaker, two players in the midfield half positions, two wingers, and two forwards. Each goal has a goalkeeper. The balls are in the yellow team's goal.

Procedure

The yellow team's task is to finish through the use of different plays and attacking variations and to defend their own goal against counterattacks by the blue team. The blue team defends their goal and has the option, when in possession, to score themselves. When defending, it is important to shift correctly and not allow passing and shooting options. It is crucial that when the ball-near defender steps out, the two neighbors tuck in and form a defensive triangle. If the yellow team scores or the ball goes out of bounds, play restarts from the midfield line. Build-up should use zigzag passes. This means the forwards make decoy runs and offer themselves as passing options in the half spaces. As few touches as possible. On the flanks, 1v1 play and overlapping should occur whenever possible. To do this, the wide players must be positioned at the sideline and after receiving the ball, dribble inside so the fullback behind can overlap. Constantly play diagonal balls to initiate switches of play and get the defensive unit moving. The forwards constantly come to meet the ball carrier, check beforehand, and cross.

Tip

- Through passes into depth to the forwards, the defensive line is forced into forward movement. By switching the ball, the defensive line is forced to shift forward and to the side. This results in the attacking team gaining space in depth, as well as the opportunity to switch play diagonally to the open side. - The passers in the back should not push up too close to the players in front and should always maintain 20-25 metres distance from the forwards, so they permanently have the play in front of them and can 'run onto' balls to quickly relay them with one touch. - Important is constant movement, communication, and quick, precise passing. - The back four must not forget the depth staggering and not get pulled out too far. - 2 full-size goal(s)

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Trapping Ball control Dribbling Feinting/trick dribbling Headers Passing Shot technique/shooting

Tactics

Tactics
Wing play/Crossing Team behavior Pressing Player behavior Games plays Man down/Man up

Condition

Condition
Speed of movement with ball Strength training

Co-ordination

Co-Ordination
Quick anticipation Quick processing

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19
Duration
40 min
Training Set
Main point
Number of Players
10-15 players 16-22+ players
Goalkeeper
2 goalies
Form of Training
Individual training Group training Game Systems
Exercise level
Intermediate
Spatial Behavior
Half-field
Training Location
Pitch