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Switching Plays | 4v2 Possession Game
15 min
Soccer Exercise

Switching Plays | 4v2 Possession Game

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

Setup

• 8 cones (4 yellow and 4 red cones)

Set up two fields approximately 15m apart from one another.

Procedure

In field 1 (yellow cones), the players will play a 4v2 possession game.

If the two defenders manage to win the ball, they will try to pass it to one of the two teammates in the other field (red cones).

If the pass reaches the teammate, the two players of the red team and two defenders of the blue team move to the other field and play a 4v2.

This time, the red team is in possession and the two defenders of the blue team have to win the ball.

Tip

Coaching Points:

• Players have to switch fields immediately (counterpress)

Variations:

• Limit touces of team in possession

• A certain number of passes have to played before passing the ball into the other field (e.g. 2-3 passes)

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Passing

Tactics

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

Condition

Condition
Speed of movement with ball Football-specific endurance

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
15 min
Training Set
Progression Main point
Number of Players
6 - 9 players
Form of Training
Group training
Position training
Defensive training Midfield training Forward training
Exercise level
Intermediate
Training Location
Pitch