Defending of the Attackers and Midfielders and Transition

This tactical soccer game focuses on the build-up play and the defending of three attackers and midfielders.
Besides, the game emphasizes the switching to attack after intercepting the ball and also focuses on anticipation, the reading of the game and the defending organization after losing possession.

Published: 08.10.2018.
Last updated: 26.10.2020.
Category: Soccer Drills - Soccer Tactics
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Age Age: 14 - 20+
Difficulty Difficulty: 4
Space Space: Quarter
Keeper Keeper: 1,2
Players Players: 9 - 18
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Organisation

Cones are used to create the playing area with three zones in it.
The size of the area and the zones should be created according to the given age-group.
Three portable small goals are set up as shown.
Players are split into two teams. 4v3+2.
Four defenders try to keep possession and build up the attack in the middle zone against 3 attackers.
Two more midfielders are placed in the third zone.

Description and Graphics

The defenders' aim is to play out the three attackers and find passing opportunities to one of the three goals.
The attackers' put pressure on the defenders, try to intercept the ball and score after transition to attack.
The midfielders in  front of the goals try to close the deep passing channels and intercept the ball.

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