Soccer 4v4 Shooting Game Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- play 2v2 in each half
- 2 goalies
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- good supply of cones
- 2 goals
- good supply of balls
- pinnies
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- players must stay in their half
Variations
- allow the defender who makes a pass to his forward to move into the attacking half to create 3v2 situation
- goals can only be scored off a first touch
- limit number of touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- Attacking: accurate passes
- Attacking: quick finish
- Attacking: aggressive and positive mentality
- Attacking: placement versus power
- Attacking: supporting angle and distance to ball
- Attacking: unbalancing the defense
- Attacking: create space for others
- Attacking: attack space behind defense
- Defending: angle and speed of approach
- Defending: delay and channel
- Defending: deny turn
- Defending: tracking
- Defending: recovery runs
- Defending: changing role of pressure and cover
- Defending: visual and verbal communication
