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4v4 Regain-to-Safe-Side — First Pass Away from Pressure

A 4v4 transition game with two safe-side channels. The team that regains must first escape pressure before it can attack a goal.

After regaining possession, secure the first pass into the least pressured side before attacking.
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SafeSafeRegain Safe-Side
Players
8
Duration
15 min
Equipment
Balls, Cones, Bibs, Mini goals
Difficulty
Intermediate
Age group
U11–U18
Category
Transition
Type
Transition

Organization

Use a 28x22m pitch with narrow safe channels on both sides and mini-goals at each end. After regain, team must connect into either safe channel before scoring.

Coaching Points

First action after regain should reduce pressure | Support the receiver in the safe side | Do not force forward if trapped | Expand quickly after winning the ball | Re-attack once secure

Progressions

  • Limit the safe-side receiver to one touch.

Regressions

  • Increase channel width and remove touch limits.
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