Soccer 4v4 Plus 4 Multiple Balls Training Drill
Setup
- 3 teams
- play 4v4 inside the grid
- grid (30yds x 35yds)
- 4 neutral players around the grid
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
- 15-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- two of the four neutral players have soccer balls
- players inside the grid score by passing to a neutral player who doesn't have a ball
- once a goal is scored the passer runs to receive a new ball from another neutral player as shown
- team with most “goals” after 5 minutes stays and other team switches roles with neutral players
Variations
- vary number of pairs inside the grid
- vary number of neutral players with a ball
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- disguise
- vision
- first touch
- communication
- quick decision making
- accuracy over power
