134 Small-sided games I Physical preparation

4 versus 4
The principles of 4 versus 4 Structure of 4 versus 4

4 versus 4 allows players to discover all of the principles of "4 versus 4 is the smallest version of a full match."
attacking and defensive play.
Studies comparing 4 versus 4 football with 11 versus
ln attack, the objective is to: 11 football show:
- The players touch the ball five times more often in 4
- score a goal;
versus 4. They play three times as many game situations in
- play while on the move;
- retain possession; 1 versus 1.

- lose one's marker; - On average, a goal is scored every two minutes in game

- create and use space. situations in 4 versus 4

ln defence, the objective is to: The ball is out of play:

- stop attacks; - no more than 8% of the time in 4 versus 4;

- quickly close down the player in possession; - more than34%o of the time in 11 versus 11

- take up a position between the ball and the goal;

- close down space; Other advantages of 4 versus 4
- regain possession; - The game is easy to understand.
- restrict the time and space for the player in possession. - Freedom of expression = enjoyment of playing.
- More individual initiative is used.
- Basic tactical awareness is developed.
- Game intelligence is develoPed.
- More forward play.
- More play in the goal area.
- Many more shots on goal.

Active and constant participation enhances the development

of specific physical qualities (integrated physical preparation),
in particular for the development or training of aerobic
power or capacity.
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138 Small-sided games I Physical preparation

4 versus 4 / Game 3
Physical quality: anaerobic lactic capacity
4 versus 4 without goalkeepers and with 2 mini-goals - play using the
width of the pitch
Attack: attacking using the width of the pitch
Defence: defending using lateral movements to protect the 2 mini-goals

RPE:15x15 Heart rate check Heart rate after break

of 3'
- 225 AU
Otg'*it"tion: 40 x 16.5m - 4 groups of 4 players - 2 groups playing each
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to switch play. ln defence, prevent opposition from using deep balls'
stay compact, press. Good organisation (occupation of
pitch) Active and
constant defending.

l*tr,.,.tiont, use the supporVback-up players and switches of play to

create gaps in the opposition defence.

Vrri"nt.. Z touches in the defensive half and free play in the attacking half'

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repetitions

2',30" Z', 6 Semi-active

4 versus 4 I Game 4
Physical quality: anaerobic lactic capacity
4 versus 4 with goalkeepers and 2 large goals
Attack: attacking 2 large goals using 2 channels
Defence:defendingthewidthwith2largegoalsandgoalkeepers

RPE:15x12' Heart rate check Heart rate after break

of 3'
- 'l 80 AU

Organisation: 40 x 16.5m divided into 2 2 groups of 4 versus 4 -

'1

group as neutral support, 1 group on a break'

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tr,rtr,lai*t' occupy all the width. Create space by stretching the lines
and use the gaps created. Look quickly for depth' Use supporVback-up
players and switches of play. Create imbalances'

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back-up player.
Working time Length of break Number of Type of break
repetitions

2' 2', 6 Semi-active

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140 Small-sided games I

4 versus 4 / Game 7
Physical quality: lactic anaerobic capacity
players
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using support and back-up players
Attack: retaining possession
Defence: covering and playing inside

RPE: 15 x 'l 5' Heart rate check Heart rate after break o o
of 3'
- 225 AU

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players.

t*t,.,.tion,: in attack, the team in possession tries to pass the balI to

the
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142 Small-sided games I Plrysical preparatton

Physical quality: speed based on aerobic capacity (90-95% MAP) 4 versus 4 I Game 9
4 versus 4 with goalkeepers
Attack: scoring with a header from a cross
Defence; defending aerial balls

RPE:16x l0' Heart rate check Heart rate after break

- 160AU of 3'
Organisation: 20 x 40m - 4 versus 4.
Meeting crosses, headers.
Procedure: heading crosses. lncrease the number of crosses. Keep a 5m
area on the wings free to prepare crosses.

lnstructions: in attack, score with a header. Free play for the players on
the flanks. Play long balls and ballsout to the flanks. Frequency, quality
and diversity of crosses. Choose the right moment to play long and to play
the ball out wide. Place the players in their specific positions (wingers).
Read the trajectory of crosses. Quality of the goalkeeper's ball release. ln
defence, aerial play. Defend own zone well. Active defending.

Variant: a goal is only awarded if all of the team passes the halfway line.

Working time Length of break Number of Type of break

repetitions

2' 2', 5 Active

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Physical quality: speed and acceleration (medium intermittent) based on MAP

4 versus 4 I Game 11

4 versus 4 with 1 goalkeeper and 1 large goal on a short and wide pitch
Attack: attacking using the width on a short pitch
Defence: defending using the width

RPE:15x16' Heart rate check Heart rate after break

- 240 AU of 3'

Organisation: 25 x 40m. 1 team on a break and 2 teams playing each

other.
procedure: team defends the width of the pitch and shoots at the large
1
goal (gradual build-up attack) The team with the goalkeeper scores a goal
by running with the ball over the line (counter-attack). The 2 teams swap
positions and roles every 2'.

lnstructions: team without goalkeeper - attack: gradual build-up attack.

Retain possession. Usethewidth. Tryto play in the gaps. Lookto play 1-2s
or 1-2-3s. Play long balls and balls out to the flanks. Defence: counter
the counter-attacks. Defend while pushing up. Press the ball. Read and
close passing lines for long balls. Team with goalkeeper - defence: stay
balanced. Defend zones. Move behind the ball. Close down routes to own
goal. Position to intercept and counter-attack. Press the ball carrier. Read
and close passing lines for long balls. Attack: fast attacks and counter-
attacks. Play forward quickly. Direct play and without controlling. Try to
play in the gaps. Look to play 1-2s or 1-2-3s. Play long and out to the
flanks.

Variant: limit the number of touches of the ball.

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Physical quality: speed and acceleration based on MAP 4 versus 4 / Game 13

4 versus 4 with goalkeepers on a short and wide pitch + central and wide support players
Attack: attacking using the width on a short pitch
Defence: defending using the width

RPE: 18 x 12' Heart rate check Heart rate after break

- 216 AU of 3'

Organisation: 25 x 40m - 4 teams in 2 colours. The 2 teams in the same

colour take it in turns to attack the same goal.2 teams playing each
other with 2 touches of the ball and 2 others as central and wide support
players.

Procedure: 2 goals brought close together with goalkeepers (sources of

balls). 4 versus 4 + 2 central support players and 2 wide support players.
Swap roles every 2 minutes.

lnstructions: when attacking, create gaps to shoot at goal if well placed;

be mobile and visible. When defending, close down space and anticipate
opponents' movements.
Variant: goals only count if they are scored after a pass from the support
players.

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repetitions

3', 3', 4 Semi-active

Physical quality: speed based on MAP (medium intermittent) 4 versus 4 / Game 14

4 versus 4 with goalkeepers + 2 floating players in middle zone

Attack: attacking using the width on a short pitch
Defence: defending while unbalanced

RPE:16x 15' Heart rate check Heart rate after break

- 240 AU of 3'

Organisation: 50 x 40m pitch, divided into 3 zones - 4 versus 4 with

goals and goalkeepers, plus 2 central floating players laying the ball off.

Procedure: 2 versus 2 in front of each goal + 2 neutral players in the

middle who guide and support the attackers of each team After regaining
possession, play a pass to the central players or attackers.

lnstructions: obligation to use the central floating players. ln attack,

use the central players (in red) as support players to get the ball to
the attackers and as back-up players to retain possession and create a
numerical advantage. ln defence, press high in 2 versus 2 to prevent passes
to the floating players. Change positions every 3 minutes.
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leaving their zone.

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Physicalquality: speed based on MAP 4 versus 4l Game 17

4 versus 4 + 2 goalkeepers + wide and central support players
Attack: attacking the opponents'goal by using external support players
Defence: closing down space and defending own goal

RPE: '16 x 16' Heart rate check Heart rate after break

- 256 AU of 3'

Organisation: 33 x 40m - 4 versus 4 + goalkeepers + support players in

each channel and at the side of each goal. Spare balls around the pitch
and in the goals.
Procedure: players wearing the same colour play with each other as well
as with the support players wearing the same colour. The support players
are on a break.

lnstructions: in attack, the alternatives: short play/long play;

increase
indirect play/direct play. lncrease the options for the ball carrier; play the
ball in behind for the player making a run' Play in the gaps - play on the
move to create time for rapid ball circulation. ln defence, mobile defensive
block - close down goal area.
Variant: the goalkeepers may advance to the halfway line to create a

numerical advantage as a back-up player.

Working time Length of break Number of Type of break

repetitions

2', 2',30" a ACtiVe

Physical quality: speed (lactic anaerobic capacity) 4versus4/Game

4 versus 4 without goalkeepers + neutral floating players
Attack: retaining possession and finishing
Defence: regaining possession

RPE:15x15' Heart rate check Heart rate after break

- 225 AU of 3'

Organisation: pitch divided into 2 zones (A + B) with 4 mini-goals in the

corners.

Procedure: 4 versus 4 in each zone with 1 or 2 touches. The neutral

floating player has 1 touch. 1 point awarded after 6th pass (not including
passes from the floating PlaYer).

lnstructions: control the ball with the feet - either intercept the first pass

or delay to wait for defensive assistance - move while the ball is en route'

Variant: each team defends 2 goals and attacks the other 2. \-.-.r'

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150 Smallsided games I Physrcal preparation

Physical quality: speed endurance 4 versus 4 I Game 21

4 versus 4 with goalkeepers + 2 neutral wide support players, 2 central support players and a floating player
Attack: trying to score quickly
Defence: attacking the ball carrier while protecting the goal

RPE: 18 x 16' Heart rate check Heart rate after break

- 288 AU of 3'
Organisation:. 25 x 20m. Mobile goals and goalkeepers: 4 versus 4 +
neutral wide and central support players with 1 touch.

Procedure: goalkeeper plays the ball to the wide support players. 2

touches of the ball. A goal scored after 1 touch of the ball counts double

lnstructions: be mobile and available. Take the speed of trajectory into

account; controls on the turn. ln defence and attack, create uncertainty.

Variant: 1 touch of the ball in own defensive half; free play in attacking
half .

Working time Length of break Number of Type of break

repetitions

z', z',30" 8 Active

Physical quality: strength and speed (heading) 4 versus 4 I Game 22

4 versus 4 with goalkeepers - heading
Attack: playing with the head to score a goal
Defence: intercepting in the air

RPE: 18 x 16' Heart rate check Heart rate after break

+ 288 AU of 3'
Organisation: 30 x 16.5m - 4 versus 4 with central support players.

Procedure: all actions are completed with the head, including the first
pass, apart from when the ball touches the ground. Restarts are also with
the head. Goals scored from passes by the support players count double.

lnstructions: the goalkeeper plays the ball towards the attacking players,
who flick the ball on with the head towards the support players or the
other players. No use of the hands (except the goalkeepers).
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