Building Attack in 4-2-3-1 Formation

This soccer tactic exercise focuses on developing the building attacks in 4-2-3-1 formation from the center of the field and the finishing after crossings. 
The variations also help practice different tactical movements and improve the cooperation between the players.

Published: 03.02.2011.
Last updated: 26.01.2024.
Category: Soccer Drills - Soccer Tactics
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Age Age: 16 - 20+
Difficulty Difficulty: 4
Space Space: Entire Field
Keeper Keeper: 1,2
Players Players: 12 - 18
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Organisation

Players are positioned according to their positions.
They perform the soccer drill continuously.
In the first part they always start from the right side and in the second part from left side.

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Players in position "A", "B" and "C" are passing the ball with one touch in triangle near the middle line, then they start the attack hitting player "D", "E" or "F" according to the coach' instruction (1-8. variations).
The coach changes the different variations therefore forcing the players for maximum concentration. After finishing the attack, the goalkeeper- standing next to the goal -always throws or rolls a ball to the player arriving from the second wave. This player should shoot on goal, this way practicing the shooting of the rebound ball. This soccer drill contains 8 attacking variations:

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