Soccer 4v4 w Targets Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- play 3v3
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
- 10-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- each team has two target players around the grid a shown
- teams score by having a player dribble and lay the ball off to a target player
- player who laid off then takes target player's spot
Variations
- add a neutral player
- play 4v4, 5v5 etc.
- target players from both teams on adjacent sides
- 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
- angle, distance and timing of support
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
