Soccer 4 Box Game Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- 4 target zones (5 x 5yds)
- good supply of cones
- pinnies
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- each team defends and attacks 2 target zones
- teams score by dribbling into a target zone
- team that scores keeps possession
- if the ball goes out of bounce the ball is dribbled back in
Variations
- add a neutral player
- each team defends 2 target zones opposite from each other
- the coach nominates a certain player whose goals are awarded 3 points
- teams can score in all zones except for the one that was scored on last
- players must take 3 touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- Attacking: switch point of attack
- Attacking: attack open space
- Attacking: take on defender
- Attacking: deception
- Attacking: set up defender
- Attacking: change of speed &direction
- Attacking: protect the ball
- Attacking: vision
- Defending: delay and channel
- Defending: angle and distance of cover
- Defending: change role of pressure and cover
- Defending: visual and verbal communication
- Defending: positioning to provide cover and balance
- Defending: defend vital space (squeeze toward center)
- Defending: defend space behind
- Defending: track players
