Soccer Possession

Positional Play 6v4

Overloaded possession game to develop positional awareness and quick ball circulation.

25 minDuration
10 playersGroup size
AdvancedDifficulty
35×25 mSpace needed
Bibs, balls, conesEquipment

Setup

35×25 m grid. 6 attackers vs 4 defenders. Two target goals or end zones.

Instructions

  1. 6 attackers maintain possession and look to progress into end zone.
  2. 4 defenders press in a coordinated block.
  3. Attackers score by passing into end zone and receiving.
  4. Reset after each score or turnover.

Coaching Points

✓ Use width and depth — stretch the defenders.
✓ Switch play quickly before defenders can shift.
✓ Trigger — when is the right moment to go forward?

Progressions

→ Defenders get a point for each 10-second spell of possession.
→ Add end-zone defenders (4+2).
→ Limit attackers to 2 touches.

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