Soccer 4v2 Keep Away # 2 Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- grid (20yds x 25yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
- 10-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- 4 outside attacking players move around the grid
- defenders must stay in their designated grid
- attacking team scores by combining with the two players in the middle
Variations
- attacking team scores by passing to the player in the middle who passes the ball to a third player
- defending player switches with the attacking player who makes an error
- limit number of touches for outside players
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- body position - open to field
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- good first touch takes ball away from pressure
- weight of pass
- accuracy
- disguise
- first touch
