Defending in Numerical Superiority by Markus von Ahlen (Patreon)

Organization and Procedure:

• Field size approximately 60 x 55 meters, the field length is divided into four zones (goal zones: 16 meters, middle zones: 11 meters);
• Position play: midfield sector against the half-positions 7 and 8 and the central-attacking 10;
• The zone division in width is an orientation aid for the players; 
• The goalkeeper starts with a neutral (imagined center back), he passes (possibly after some cross passes with the 2nd neutral) to one of the three attacking midfielders in the middle zone;
• No back pass from this pressing zone!;
• The four defending midfielders must now use their numerical superiority to win the ball back;
• If they succeed, they should switch quickly, pass to one of the neutrals (now imagined striker), he completes the pass to the top.

Special Notes:

• Corrections: Anticipate passes, don't let the opponent turn, immediately double energetically, no foul in numerical superiority, secure each other;
• Variation: Form a four-person group from other positions (e.g. 2, 4, 6, 8).