15 min
12-14 players
Tactical

Tracking back by forwards and involvement in build-up play

Through this exercise, your forwards practice participating in the collective build-up play and the optimal timing of the off-the-ball run on the wings.

Description

Mark out a 60m x 60m area. Set up 1 goal with cones opposite the regular goal. Using 2 cones placed in the middle of the length of the field, mark out 2 sideways zones 10m wide along the entire length of the field. Form 2 teams of 7 players including 1 goalkeeper. Place 2 players from each team i...

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