Soccer 4 Goals + End Zones Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 4 mini goals (cone goals)
- pinnies
- 10-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- each team defends and attacks two mini goals
- players must dribble into opponent's endzone before they can score
Variations
- attacker can be followed by a defender into end zone (until then no defenders allowed in end zone)
- one designated sweeper keeper in each end zone (attacker who dribbles into end zone goes 1v1 against sweeper keeper)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
- angle, distance and timing of support
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
