Soccer Exercise
Shifting Across the Midfield Zone: 4 vs 4 to 4
- Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
- Training Set Main point
- Number of Players 10-15 players
Setup
- 8 cones to mark a square and a midfield zone
- Divide into 3 teams of 4 players each
- Each team occupies one zone
Procedure
- Team A plays the ball a maximum of 4 times within their own ranks.
- Team B shifts to prevent the deep pass to Team C.
- After the 4th pass at the latest, Team A must play the ball to Team C.
- If Team B intercepts the ball or the ball goes out of bounds, the game restarts with Team A or C.
- Team B always pressures the receiver of the pass without leaving their midfield zone.
- Teams A and C are allowed a maximum of 2 touches on the ball.
- After 4 minutes, the groups rotate.
Tip
Coaching Points
- Play passes with sufficient power.
- Offer support in gaps.
Training attributes
Technique
- Technique
- Passing
Tactics
- Tactics
- Team behavior Pressing
Condition
- Condition
- Speed of movement off the ball
Co-ordination
- Co-Ordination
- Flexibility Quick processing
Training Organization
- Age
- U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
- Duration
- 20 min
- Training Set
- Main point
- Number of Players
- 10-15 players
- Form of Training
- Group training
- Exercise level
- Easy
- Training Location
- Pitch