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Positional Play: 4 vs 2 with a Change of Area
20 min
Soccer Exercise

Positional Play: 4 vs 2 with a Change of Area

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

Setup

Pitch: Six cones or tall cones mark out two squares next to each other.

Equipment: 6 cones or tall cones and several balls.

Players: Two teams of four players each.

Procedure

  • In one of the two areas, 4 vs 2 is played for possession; two players wait in the other area.
  • The two players with the numerical disadvantage try to win the ball.
  • If they succeed, the ball is passed into the other area as directly as possible.
  • Two players from each team move into the new area; now the other team plays with the ball and with the numerical advantage.

Tip

  • Demand quick transition play.
  • The team with the numerical disadvantage defends the space, but goes aggressively for the ball when a good opportunity arises.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Passing

Tactics

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

Condition

Condition
Football-specific endurance

Training Organization

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