Attacking Variations in 4-4-2 Formation against 3-5-2 and Finishing from Crosses

This soccer drill focuses on developing the build-up play and practising different attacking variations in 4-4-2 formation.
The variations also emphasize creating 2v1 situations on the wings and finishing from the flanks.

Published: 16.05.2017.

Last updated: 06.03.2024.

Category: Soccer Drills - Soccer Tactics

Age: 14 - 20+

Difficulty: 4

Space: Entire Field

Keeper: 2,3,4

Players: 1

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Organisation

10 mannequins or sticks are placed to sign the opponent's positions according to the defending phase of 3-5-2 formation (5-3-2). Two yellow mannequins are also located on the sides, which mark the opponent midfielders' position when the ball is on side and the players shift in width.
The attacking players are located in the offensive formation of 4-4-2 system (4-2-4).
The different variations are performed on both sides by turns.
Three variations can be seen.