Functional Possession in 4-2-3-1

The objective of this special soccer drill is to develop players' game specific endurance, speed of play involving the speed of change of possession.

Published: 28.05.2012.
Last updated: 11.03.2020.
Category: Soccer Drills - Soccer Tactics
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Age Age: 16 - 20+
Difficulty Difficulty: 5
Space Space: Half Field
Keeper Keeper: 0
Players Players: 17
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Organisation

Cones are used to mark an approximately 40x45 meters area.
Sticks on the line of the playing field are used to mark the outside players' positions according to the 4-2-3-1 playing system.
Two teams of seven and a group of three are identified with different colors.
The group of three is always in possession, the other two teams of seven try to keep the possession against each other with the help of the three.

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One of the teams of seven is positioned between the sticks on the line according to their positions.
The other team of seven defends in the area. Neutral players (three) always support the team in possession.
When the team in possession loses the ball they should go to defend and change role with the other.

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