2 v 2 + 2 progressing to 4 v 4 + 4
Goal
Equipment
- Cones
- Vests of 3 different colors
- Balls
Preparation
- Playing Area: 36x18 meters / 40x20 yards
- Players: 12
- Duration: 15 minutes
- Series: 3 of 5 minutes each
| Summary | Secondary Objectives |
|---|---|
|
Improve short passing and reaction under pressure in a game context |
Creating space, Support, Receiving, Awareness, Perception, Concentration, Communication |
Organization
Create two squares of 18x18 meters/20x20 yards. Divide the players into pairs using jerseys. Within each square place 3 different pairs of players.
Description
- Two pairs of players keep ball possession away from the third pair inside the square
- When the third pair regains possession, they attack and the pair that lost possession defends
- Always keep a 4 v 2
Variations
- Two-touch passing restriction
- One-touch passing restriction
- Join squares to increase space and difficulty
Coaching Points
- Keep the ball on the ground for short passes - use the inside of the foot
- Attacking principles: create space and support
- Movement to the middle then to outside positions - avoid standing in the four corners
- Accuracy of the pass - speed of play
- Take care of communication
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