Combinations in the Middle and 4v4 Game
This complex soccer game focuses on developing fast combination play in the middle and improving the cooperation while the players are combining.
Besides, the game emphasizes the switching to defend and also focuses on anticipation, the reading of the game and the defending organization after losing possession.
Organisation
Cones are used to mark an approximately 40x40 meters playing field.
Distances must be created according to the given age-group, the number of players and the technical skills.
We need 16 players and 2 goalkeepers for the optimal implementation, since four teams of four take part in the game.
Of course the exercise works with other number of players.
The teams are identified with different colored bibs.
Two teams play against each other, the other two have a rest.
After the game, the players of the first team, who start the progress with a combination play, they go to have a rest. The opponent team which starts to attack for the coach's sign after the combining team finished action, take the place of the players of the first team. One of the two resting team steps into the playing field and take the place of the second team. The fourth team can start playing after the second game.
Description and Graphics
The players of the first team are arranged in a determined way, as shown. Since their action is performed with three balls, two players have a ball, and the third one is in front of the goalkeeper's feet in the portable goal.
The players of the second team are also located in a determined way and one of them has a ball. They only start the attack when the first team finished the action and the coach signs by a whistle.
After that the two teams play against each other a fast (about 30 sec.) 4v4 game.