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Passing in 4 vs 3
25 min
Soccer Exercise

Passing in 4 vs 3

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
  • Training Set Main point
  • Number of Players 6 - 9 players

Setup

Pitch: Four cones mark out the playing area; there are two small goals at each end.

Equipment: 4 small goals, 4 cones and several balls.

Players: Two teams.

Procedure

  • The respective attackers play a 4 vs 3 towards the opposition's two mini goals.
  • The task is to create goalscoring chances through secure combination play set up in width and in depth.
  • After a finish or after the ball is won inside the playing area, the team that was defending may start a 4 vs 3 towards the goals at the opposite end.

Tip

  • The defending team acts patiently.
  • It cuts attackers off from the play in order to create equal-numbers situations.
  • It steers the play as a unit.

Training attributes

Tactics

Tactics
Player behavior Transitional play (shifting the game) Transition drill Man down/Man up

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
25 min
Training Set
Main point
Number of Players
6 - 9 players
Form of Training
Group training
Exercise level
Easy
Training Location
Indoor Pitch