Teach Youth Players How to build play from the back

PHASE OF PLAY Building play from the back in a 3-4-1 EXERCISES # 4
SESSION PHASE Team Tactics AGE GROUP U11-U18
7v4+K with progression
Duration: 10-20 min Area Size: Half Field Equipment: Balls. Bibs, Cones Players: 12
Exercise Objectives
Organization
This game is a phase of play structured in grids in
7v4+K
simplified game situations.
Divide field in 5 zone (3 central A,B,C) and 2 wide (D)
In B there is a 3v1game situation of 3 defenders
vs 1 attackers. The key is for the 3 defenders to
keep a triangle shape.
In C there is now a 2v1 situation. With 2 passing
options in this zone. both midfielders have to find
a suitable position within the space to receive the
ball with no pressure.
In D there are 1v1 situations with the opportunity
to have another player joining in the attacking
team to create a 2v1.The wingback needs to learn
how to move in support of the ball when in possession
of the closest defender or midfielder.
In this structure, players learn how to keep distances
and can focus on the on the technical tactical
responsibility of the situation on hand.
The A Zone is for the Keeper
In the B Zone 3 central defenders play against 1 attacker
In Zone C 2 midfielders play against 1.
In Zone C players play 1v1.
Play starts with the keeper. Defenders must stay in their own zone.
All players stay in their own zone.
Only 1 attacker at a time is allowed to move in an adjacent zone to
support
Attackers can score in any 3 goals, while defenders score on the main
goal .
PROGRESSION
8V5
Coaching Points
Safe possession is priority
Score as soon as possible
Supporting angles and timing of passes
Players can use the goalkeeper as supporting player
Look to advance the ball in safe areas
7v4+K
8v5