4v2 possession in a 12 x 12 m square: four children pass along the ground around the sides, two defenders try to win the ball and whoever loses it defends

Goal

Improve keeping the ball with accurate passes along the ground, moving to offer yourself and reading where the defenders are.

Description

A square of 12 m per side marked with cones. Four attacking children stand in the middle of each side with a single ball, and two defenders move inside the square. The attackers pass the ball along the ground, with the inside of the foot, trying to keep it without the defenders winning it. The one without the ball moves a few steps along his side to offer himself to a teammate and leave the passing lane free. The defenders move together towards the ball, try to cut off the passes and win it. Every five passes in a row scores a point. If a defender wins the ball or it leaves the square, the defender who wins it and the attacker who lost it swap roles.

Step by step

1. 1

   A passes along the ground to B; the defenders move towards the ball.

2. 2

   B passes along the ground to C, whose side is free; the defenders reposition.

3. 3

   C controls badly and R1 comes out quickly to win the ball.

4. 4

   The roles are swapped: C goes to defend and R1 joins C's side.

Rules

Passes are along the ground and two passes in a row to the same teammate are not allowed. The attackers do not leave their side of the square. Every five passes in a row scores a point and the count goes back to zero. If a defender wins the ball or it goes out, the roles are swapped.

Equipment

• 1 size 3 ball
• 4 corner cones
• 2 bibs of another colour

Physical focus

Recommended times by goal

• Technical: 4 × 2' · rest 0'30" · Medium intensityOrientativo

Rotation and restart

The roles are swapped: the attacker who loses the ball defends and the defender who wins it takes that attacker's place, without stopping the game.

Coaching points

• Firm pass along the ground.
• Move to offer yourself before receiving.
• Look where the defenders are and pass away from them.

Common mistakes

• The attacker without the ball stands still.

  How to correct: Ask him to move a few steps along his side to offer himself and leave the passing lane free.

• The passes are weak and the defenders cut them off.

  How to correct: Ask for a firm strike with the inside of the foot, with the standing foot next to the ball.

Questions for the players

• “Where are the defenders before you pass?”
• “Which teammate is free?”

Levels

• A · easyFour attackers against one defender and a 14 m square.
• B · standardFour attackers against two defenders and a 12 m square.
• C · advancedFour attackers against two defenders, a 10 m square and a maximum of two touches.

If you have fewer or more players

• With 5 fewer: With five children, a 4v1 is played. (Four attackers and one defender)
• With 8 more: A second square is made or the extra children wait outside and come in when the roles change. (Four attackers and four substitutes)
• With odd numbers: The extra child waits outside and comes in at the first change of roles.

Age

Variations

• With one touch. The attackers play first time on the last passes to gain speed.
• With a penalty for the defender. Whoever loses the ball does three squats before going in to defend.