Technical actions in game situations
Develop and improve
– The technical qualities of defence and attack in a game situation
– Cognitive skills (tactical awareness), individual tactical behaviour
– Rapid transitions from defence to attack and vice versa
– Change in pace
– The tactical relationship between the players and the lines
– Playing in zones, based on tactical understanding
– Being able to read the game and the culture of the game
Training methods
– Real games of 2v1, 4v4, 5v4 and 9v9
– Real-game situations and actions, with change of pace
– Exercises with varied game situations to improve concentration and cognitive qualities
– Progressive repetitive exercises without an opponent or with a passive opponent, then active or semi-active with match intensity; try to increase speed of execution
– Game, exercise, game format
– Vary size of pitch for the same formation
– Games with numerical advantage or disadvantage
– Boost players’ confidence, promote risk-taking
