Soccer 4v4 Six Goal Game Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- 2 goalies
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals. 4 cone goals (4-5yds).
- pinnies
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- each team defends one goal with goalkeeper and 2 cone goals
- teams can score on cone goals by dribbling through it
- goals on cone goals count 1 point + goals on goalkeeper count 2 points
Variations
- minimum of three touches
- coach plays ball in (high/low throw, high/low pass)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- Attacking: set up defender
- Attacking: change of speed &direction
- Attacking: protect the ball
- Attacking: vision
- Attacking: close control
- Attacking: supporting angle and distance to ball
- Attacking: create space for others
- Attacking: quality of preparation touch
- Attacking: aggressive and positive mentality
- Attacking: vision and anticipation
- Attacking: placement versus power
- Attacking: switch point of attack
- Attacking: use width of field
- Attacking: quick finish
- Defending: angle and distance of cover
- Defending: change role of pressure and cover
- Defending: visual and verbal communication
- Defending: control and restraint
- Defending: delay and channel
