15 min
8-24 players
Small-sided games
Possession and quick counterattacks in a 3v2 followed by a 2v1
Numerous variations are possible for this counterattack exercise. Your players will work on reactivity, movement, and concentration. That's all!
Description
Create a first 30x30m square in which you will place 2 small goals (see animation). Then place a second square of about 15x15m inside the large square. Form a team of 4 blue players and a team of 3 red players. Place a goalkeeper in the goals.
The exercise starts with a 3vs2 in the small square....
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