20 min
12-14 players
Tactical

Switch of play and defensive positioning game

Exercise focusing on training your players on switches of play and positional play in defense. It also allows the coach to emphasize either attack or defense according to their requirements.

Description

On a half-field, set up 3 small goals 40m from the goal line using cones. Form 2 teams of 6 players including 1 goalkeeper for the team defending the regular large goal and 1 goalkeeper playing the role of the last defender for the team defending the small goals. This is a variation of our exerci...

Switch of play and defensive positioning game

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