15 min
8-24 players
Small-sided games
4v4 Possession Game with 2 Final Third Zones (U12)
Positioning, reaction time, and quality of passes are on the agenda for this possession exercise, perfect for working on key skills in a fun format.
Description
Mark out a space of 20x15m with 2 zones 5m wide at each end of the field (see illustration). Form 2 teams of 4 players, with 2 players from each team in the small zones.
The game starts with possession in the central area in 2v2. The objective is to combine to find a teammate in the final third....
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