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4 v 4 + 2 Target Players

Set Up

  • N/A
  • 25 x 25 yards grid with 4 boxes
  • 4 v 4 + 2 Target players
  • Footballs, cones, bibs

Objectives

  • Develop transition speed. Defence to attack.
  • Develop attacking decision making and communication. 
  • Keeping the ball under pressure.

Details

  • Play starts from one target player to pink team, who then try and play into opposite target player
  • Transition into opposite square to keep the ball and so on
  • When opposite team win possession, they keep it between target men

Alterations

Regression

  • Increase size of the boxes

Progression

  • Play 4 v 2
  • Limit touches
  • Award goals for every transition / every transition when keeping the ball for 3 passes

Coaching Points

  • Excellent passing + receiving technique
  • Play under pressure
  • Once forward pass it on - PLAY IT!
  • Quick transition, then quality to retain 
  • Timing of pass and approach + angles of approach on transition
Meet the Expert

Tony Mee

  • Academy Coach
  • UEFA A Licensed Coach
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