Soccer 4v4 Plus 2 Into 6v4 Training Drill

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Setup

• 2 teams
• grid (40yds x 30yds)
• cones to mark off area
• pinnies
• 15-20 min

Rules & Objectives

• attacking team attempts to pass to one of the two neutral players who run around the grid freely
• once a neutral player receives the ball both neutral players come on the field (now a 6v4) trying to
• make 6 passes in a row with the team in possession
• if the ball is lost during the 6v4 both neutral players return to the outside of the grid

Variations

• teams score by keeping the ball for 15, 30 or 60 seconds
• vary number of consecutive passes
• add a third (fourth) neutral player
• adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points

• communication
• create supporting angles
• play the way you face and away from pressure
• keep the ball moving with quick accurate passing
• constant movement