Building Attacks in a 4-4-2 Formation

This exercise focuses on developing the attacking movements and cooperation of the players and helps practising the build-up play by different combinations.

Published: 03.02.2011.

Last updated: 27.11.2018.

Category: Soccer Drills - Soccer Tactics

Age: 16 - 20+

Difficulty: 4

Space: Entire Field

Keeper: 1,2

Players: 10 - 20

Team

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Organisation

Sticks are used to make the task realistic and draw the passing channels.
Every tactical variation has to be performed to both sides.
Goalkeeper starts the task with aerial balls from the goal.

Description and Graphics

Players are arranged specified to the formation of 4-4-2. Central defenders receive the long ball from the keeper. After a few lateral passes they start the attack with playing the team mates in the midfield or the full backs. Four variations can be seen: