4v4 Rest-Defence Box — Protect Against the Break
A 4v4 game where the attacking team must keep two players connected behind the ball so that a turnover does not create an immediate break.
Develop rest-defence positioning while a team attacks around the opponent's box.
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Players
8
Duration
16 min
Equipment
Balls, Cones, Bibs, Mini goals
Difficulty
Advanced
Age group
U12–U18
Category
Defending
Type
Defending
Organization
Use a 30x24m directional pitch. Mark a central rest-defence box behind the attack. While attacking, at least two players must maintain protective positions around it.
Coaching Points
Protect the centre behind the ball | Stay connected to the attack | Anticipate the turnover | Delay the first counter pass | Recover forward if possible
Progressions
- Remove the fixed rule and reward good rest-defence decisions.
Regressions
- Keep two defenders permanently inside the box.
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