20 min
10-12 players
Tactical

Quick Switch of Play and Defensive Positioning Game

By offering the possibility to score in multiple goals, this exercise allows for practicing quick switches of play as well as positional play in defense.

Description

On a half-field, set up 4 small goals using cones: 1 on each side of the penalty area and 2 others facing the first ones 30m further away. Form 2 teams of 6 players.

Goals can be scored in the 2 opposing small goals.

Quick Switch of Play and Defensive Positioning Game

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