20 min
12-18 players
Small-sided games
Possession game in 3 zones with transitions and numerical disadvantage on the weak side
Three-zone possession exercise to work on reactions to transitions, the disadvantage on the weak side, and movements preparing for a potential loss of possession and counter-pressing.
Description
In a 30x20m area, draw a 5m central channel that creates two wide channels. Then place 2 mini-goals about 8 meters behind the wide areas. Form a blue team of 7 players, an orange team of 6, plus 1 support player.
Distribute the players as follows:
• Wide area A: 5 blues + 3 oranges + the support...
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