Soccer 4v4 Plus 2 Target Players Training Drill

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Setup

• 2 teams
• 2 goalies
• grid (40yds x 50yds)
• cones to mark off area
• 2 goals
• pinnies
• 15-25 min

Rules & Objectives

• each team has two target players positioned outside the grid by the middle line as shown
• if a team wins possession the two target players can enter the grid to create a numbers up situation on the attack
• once the ball is lost both players must leave the grid again and the target players of the other team can enter the grid
• offiside rules apply

Variations

• play without offside
• target players start from opponent's goal line
• teams must connect 4 (5) passes before they can score
• adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points

• accurate passes
• quick decision making
• quick finish
• good angle of support
• movement on and off the ball
• quick transitions
• find the open space