4 defenders vs 7 attackers + goalkeepers
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Duration:
- 40 min
- Recommended age:
- ["infantil","cadete","juvenil"]
Description
The yellow team's task is to score in the full-size goal defended by the blue players using various offensive tactics. The blue team can attempt to score in any of the three small goals after winning the ball and counter-attacking (maximum 5-10 touches). Defensively, players must keep in mind the importance of shifting (sliding) correctly to close gaps and prevent shots or passes. It is crucial that defenders shift properly, covering the space left by the defender who steps out to press the ball carrier. If the yellow team scores or the ball goes out of play, restart from the halfway line. Play should involve quick ball circulation with minimal dribbling. Overlapping on the wings and crossing to the strikers is also a valid strategy. Frequent switches of play are encouraged to move the defense and find gaps. 1 - Long diagonal ball 2 - Quick wall pass (using a striker as a pivot) 3 - Dribbling (1v1) 4 - Off-the-ball movement to create space 5 - Crossing runs 6 - Overlapping the winger
Objectives
Width, Pushing up, Back four formation, Attacking variants/offside, Overlapping, One-on-one, Man up / Man down, Wing play with opponents, Transitional play (switch of play), Set pieces, Attacking through the center, High defensive pressure Heading in motion, Ball control, Feints, Passing, Wall passes, Short passing, Long passing / Crossing, Dribbling, Laces, Volley, Trapping Quick anticipation, Quick processing
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