Practising Tactical Movements and Zone Defending in 4-4-2

Practising zone defending in 4-4-2 formation.

Published: 03.02.2011.

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Category: Soccer Drills - Soccer Tactics

Age: 16 - 20+

Difficulty: 2

Space: Entire Field

Keeper: 0

Players: 10 - 20

Team

Organisation

6 sticks are put into the field as shown to sign the opponent team's 4 defenders and 2 wide midfielders or wingers.
Cones are used to create the area which restricts the depth of the team.

Description and Graphics

Coach calls a number which determines the direction of the team's movements. Players have to move together to the named stick and take the right tactical position. Players have to position themselves in a correct way to practise the cooperation and tactical movements. At every situation all players have to concentrate on the accurate position. In some positions there can be more correct set ups.