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Attacking Defending

Small sided game – 4 v 4 with small goals

A Practice designed to improve players technique, movement and decision making in a small sided game.

Key objectives

Let the game flow freely, not too much stops, let the players solve the problems
Look for diamond shape when attacking (width and depth)
Remind players they need to keep a balance in defending and attacking
Encourage players to react quickly to the ball going out of play, can we score? Do I need to defend?
Look for them to take advantage of scenarios when the opposition reacts slowly
End product

Organisation

Area : 30 x 20 metres
Two teams, 4 Blues v 4 Yellows no Goalkeepers
When the ball goes on of play restart with pass or dribble into play

Session details

Attacking
Defending

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