Translated from Finnish ·
Small-Sided Games, Possession, Transitions
Description
4v4 in an open area, with end zones marked by cones at both ends. No goals. A point is scored when a player from your team receives a pass in the end zone. The coach calls for a change of direction during play, and the attacking direction switches from that moment. The defending team has just compacted at the wrong end, so there is space behind them; this must be seen and used before they can turn. Playing time 3–4 minutes at a time, with several calls in each block.
Quality Factors
Head up before the ball arrives: the direction may have changed in the meantime. After the call, play the ball to the player who is free and can see the new direction, not to the one who is closest. The longest pass is often best immediately after the call, because the defending is at the wrong end. Keep both ends occupied.
Key Questions
- Who is free and can see the new end?
- How many touches do you have before the defending turns?
- Where is the space immediately after the call?
Training Info
- 6+ players
- Age Group: U9+
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