Soccer 4v2 w End Zone Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- 2 end zones (4-7yds deep)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- each team defends an end zone
- teams score by dribbling into end zone or if a player receives a pass inside the end zone
- if a team loses possession two players from that team must immediately drop back into to their
- designated end zone (4v2)
Variations
- play 3v3, 5v5 etc.
- if a team loses possession one player from that team must immediately drop back into to his
- designated end zone (4v3)
- limit number of touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- create space for others
- spread out attack
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- combination play (1-2, double pass, overlap, take over).
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- first touch
