99-P5 · Skill practice · U12–U14
4 v 4 + 2 Breakout Possession Game
4 v 4 + 2 Breakout Possession Game is a skill practice for U12–U14 teams (10 players, 25 × 40 yards) that works on passing, finishing and penetration.
This engaging rondo-based practice develops support play and penetrating possession to break lines and finish!
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1:42 - Age group
- U12–U14
- Players
- 10 players
- Area
- 25 × 40 yards (1/4 Pitch)
- Time
- 20–30 minutes
- Practice type
- Skill practice
- Coach level
- Intermediate (C Licence)
How it's set up
This rondo based practice takes place in a 25 by 40-yard area and focuses on developing penetrating possession to finish. We setup by splitting the area into three zones, two outside 10-yard zones for the 2 floaters (Gold 9 & 4) and a 20-yard central zone where the 4 v 4 ( Blue v Red team) takes place. The objective is for the possession team to utilise the 4 v 4 + 2 advantage, play a breakout pass to the floater who bounces it to another possession player who runs into the outside zone to finish. If the defenders win possession, they can breakout, combine and score in any goal. Switch floaters after a set period of time, allowing each player a turn in the role.
Key coaching points
- Recognise when to play the breakout pass
- Adopt open body shape - ready to receive and combine
- Increase speed when playing penetrating passes
Also in the full practice
- 2 progressions to make it harder as your players improveIn Club
- 3 player questions to check understanding during the practiceIn Club
- The coach-led video (1:42) how to set it up and deliver itIn Club
- Add it to your team's Dugout drop it into a session plan with your warm-up and gameIn Club
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