Small-Sided Games, Transitions, Attacking, Defending · U10+
4v4 game with two goals. Each team has a "recovery zone" behind their goal. When a team loses the ball, one player must run to the recovery zone before they can rejoin the defending. This creates a momentary overload for the attacking team and forces quick transitions.
Quick transition attack with a momentary overload. The defending team learns to compensate for being short-handed. Managing transitions in match-realistic situations.
Who goes to the recovery zone — the nearest or the farthest player? Do you exploit the overload before the defender returns? Player returning from the recovery zone: where do you position yourself?
4v4 Recovery Zone Game is a football drill on TacticsBoard. Category: Small-Sided Games, Transitions, Attacking, Defending. Age group: U10+. Browse more football drills or create your own for free.