Soccer 4v4 Dribbling Line Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- 1 goalie
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 1 goal. 1 cone goal (7-10yds)
- pinnies
- 10-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- defenders defend goal with goalkeeper and cone goal in front of it and attackers defend end line opposite to the goal
- attacker's objective is to dribble through cone goal which is set up in front of goal (attackers cannot be challenged once they are past the cone goal line - they go 1v1 with goalie)
- defenders try to counterattack by dribbling across end line
- switch roles after 5-10 minutes
Variations
- add a player to the attacking team (5v4)
- add neutral player
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- support teammates from good angle
- quick transitions
- spread out
- quick finish
- switch point of attack
- set up defender
