20 min
15-21 players
Small-sided games
Possession game in 4 zones with mandatory switch of play
Positional play in 4 zones where the team in possession must maintain a 3v3 (+3 neutral players) and then switch of play to another zone after 8 to 10 passes.
Description
In a 40 x 40 meter square divided into 4 zones, organize 2 teams of 8 players as well as 5 yellow jokers who play with the team in possession. The coach serves the first ball into one of the zones.
Exercise procedure:
1. The starting zone becomes a 3vs3 (+3) with 3 players from the team in posse...
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