Soccer 4v4 Restriction Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- cones to mark off area
- mini goals
- good supply of balls
- pinnies
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- each team defends and attacks 2 mini goals
- players cannot make forward passes
- teams score a point if a player beats a defender with a move or simply score a goal
- if a defender is beaten with a move and a goal is scored right after it counts three points
- finish session without restriction
Variations
- play 3v3, 5v5, 6v6 etc.
- add a neutral player
- players cannot make forward passes in the attacking half
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed &direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- quick finish
- quick transition
