4v4+3 Floaters (Servers) Directional Possession
Awareness of taking start positions in transition, and of positioning
Players: 11Age: U-10 and upTime: 20 minLevel: IntermediateIntensity: MediumPhase: Progressing
Focus: Carrying dribble, Passing, Positioning, Start position, Support
Use this when…
- Players don't have the basics of start positions and positioning
- The game turns into swarm football (everyone chasing the ball in a bunch)
Setup & rules
- The attack always starts from the start positions, as in the diagram
- Progressing from the server at one end to the server at the other end counts as success
- When the defenders win the ball, they switch to attack and play continues
Key factors
- The central floater keeps taking up positions between the lines
- In transition, take your start position first
- Start moving only after you have taken your start position
Progressions
Once players are used to it, or as they get older, the attack can also move more fluidly.
Change what you ask for according to age and level.
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