Soccer 4v4+1 Two Adjacent-Goals Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- 2 goalies
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals
- pinnies
- 15-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- each team defends one designated goal
- both teams can use the negative target (target has two touches) for support
- if ball goes out of bounce or goal is scored it is distributed back in by the neutral target player from end line
Variations
- add a second target player (1 or 2 touches for target) between the two goals
- attacking team can score on both goals while the defending team tries to keep possession for 7
- seconds or dribble across end line opposite from the goals to switch roles
- play 5v5, 6v6, 7v7, 8v8 etc.
- adjust size of field if necessary
Coaching Points
- Attacking: quick transitions
- Attacking: quick finish
- Attacking: supporting angle and distance to ball
- Attacking: create space for others
- Attacking: attack space behind defense
- Attacking: quality of preparation touch
- Attacking: aggressive and positive mentality
- Attacking: vision and anticipation
- Attacking: placement versus power
- 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
