Soccer 4v4 Sweeper Keeper Counters Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- 1 goalie
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- 1 end zone 2-4 yds deep
- cones to mark off area
- 1 goal. 2 cone goals (3-5yds)
- pinnies
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- defending team defends the large goal with goalie
- attacking team defends 2 cone goals with sweeper keeper (keeper covers both goals)
- sweeper keeper must stay in his zone but can be used as a negative target (two touch max.) for support
Variations
- no players allowed in end zone except for sweeper keeper
- if ball goes out of bounce corner kicks are to be taken from goal line with large goal
- if the defending team scores it switches roles with the attacking team
- play 5v5, 6v6, 7v7, 8v8 etc.
- adjust size of field if necessary
Coaching Points
- change of speed &direction
- vision
- quick finish
- quick transitions
- switch point of attack
