Soccer 4v4 Plus Neutral Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- 1 goalie
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 1 goal. 2 mini goals
- pinnies
- 15-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- one team defends the goal with goalie and the other team defends 2 mini goals
- neutral player always supports the losing team
- if the score is tied the neutral player supports the team that has possession
- switch roles after 5-10 minutes
Variations
- neutral player is not allowed to score
- direction of play changes if the team which defends the goal with goalie scores on one of the two mini goals
- players of the winning team have to take 3 touches minimum
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- Attacking: quick transition
- Attacking: switch point of attack
- Attacking: deception
- Attacking: set up defender
- Attacking: protect the ball
- Attacking: angle, distance and timing of support
- Attacking: body position - open to field
- Attacking: decision making
- Attacking: verbal and visual communication
- Defending: angle and speed of approach
- Defending: control and restraint
- Defending: delay and channel
- Defending: angle and distance of cover
- Defending: intercept pass
- Defending: change role of pressure and cover
- Defending: visual and verbal communication
