Soccer 4v4 Plus 4 Training Drill

Setup

  • 3 teams. 2 teams play 4v4 inside the playing area
  • grid (25yds x 35yds)
  • cones to mark off area
  • pinnies
  • 15-20 min

Rules & Objectives

  • another team is positioned around the grid
  • teams score a point by passing to a target player who passes it back to a third player

Variations

  • target players must play one or two touch
  • teams score by making 7 consecutive passes
  • players on the outside are allowed to pass to each other

Coaching Points

  • angle, distance and timing of support
  • vision
  • decision making
  • verbal and visual communication

Difficulty: Intermediate

Emphasis: Passing, Possession

Number of Players: 9+

Age Group: 12 to 15, 16+, 8 to 11

Format: 4v4

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