Soccer 4v2 Training Drill

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Setup

• 2 groups of 6
• 4 attackers versus 2 defenders
• grid (20yds x 30yds)
• cones to mark off area
• pinnies
• 10-15 min

Rules & Objectives

• attackers start with the ball at their end line and attempt to dribble across the defender's end line
• if a defender wins the ball he switches roles with the attacker who touched the ball last

Variations

• play 3v1 in multiple grids
• no forward passes allowed
• players must take a maximum of 3 touches
• attackers must stop the ball dead on defender's end line
• attackers and defenders switch roles every 2-3 minutes
• adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary

Coaching Points

• Attacking: decision making
• Attacking: change of direction and speed
• Attacking: deception
• Attacking: setting up defender
• Attacking: protecting the ball
• Attacking: vision
• Defending: delay and channel
• Defending: timing and decision to tackle
• Defending: angle and distance of cover
• Defending: intercept pass
• Defending: changing role of pressure and cover
• Defending: visual and verbal communication