Pressing and possession play in an 8v4 (+6)
8v4 possession game with 6 support players that will allow your players to work on the attacking-defensive transition, as well as pressing upon losing the ball. Drill recommended for your U16 players
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Description
Mark out a field of about 35x40m and form 2 teams. One team of 8 players (yellows) will start in the heart of the play and a team of 10 players (blues) with 4 players starting inside the zone and the other 6 players positioned around the field (see animation).
The exercise starts with a possessi...
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