15 min
8-16 players
Tactical
4v3 back to goal with build-up play for the defenders
Ideal exercise for a soccer school, it will allow your players to work on playing with their back to the goal as well as build-up play in a 4v3 setup that is quite simple to implement.
Description
Place 3 cones about 25m from the goal, then one cone in the center 15m from the goal. Form 2 teams: one of attacking players and one of defensive players. Position the attacking players at the 4 cones, then the 3 defenders at the most advanced cone (see animation). Finally, place 2 mini goals abo...
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