Developing the Supporting Movements and Cooperation while Combining

This soccer game emphasizes developing the correct angles and timing of supporting movements, the cooperation of the players and improving the harmony of three inside midfielders.
The over-numbered soccer game also aims to practice the triangle play and helps build up the possession.

Cones are used to mark an approximately 20x25 meters playing field. It is divided into two equal areas.
Players in possession are located according to the given system and formation.
Four players are identified as defenders with different colours.
The exercise is illustrated in 4-3-3 playing system but it works in other formations and systems, too.
Roles of the attackers and defenders are changed periodically.

Players in possession stay in position, so they perform the combinations and the supporting movements accordingly. Defenders only attack the ball possessors in their own group, so 3v1 game situations evolve. The 3 inside midfielders can combine with each other, but the defenders don't disturb their combinations they can be under pressure when step into one of the 3v1 situations. In case one of the defenders intercepts the ball, he gives it back and the ball possession continues.


Accuracy, weight and angles of passes are vital
Cooperation
Fast, accurate combination play
Continuous supporting movements without the ball
Creating triangles
Try to play in the correct rhythm
Encourage the players to play directly with one touch
Stop the exercise when needed and correct mistakes
Take care of enough resting periods