20 min
9-16 players
Tactical
Interception and forward ball control in 4v3
Receiving the ball forward, anticipating interceptions, and making runs into space: this comprehensive exercise is ideal in every aspect and will allow you to work on quick transitions between defensive and attacking phases.
Description
Mark out an area of 20x30m about 35m from the goal and then form 2 teams. One team of 4 players and one team of 3 players. Finally, place 2 cones with 2 players at the edge of the area on the goal side (see animation). You can also increase the number of players (5vs4 for example) depending on yo...
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