Soccer 4v4+4 End Zones Training Drill
Setup
- 3 groups
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
- 10-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- designated attackers vs. designated defenders
- attackers receive the ball from a player outside the grid and score by passing it to another outside
- player on the opposite side
- defenders try to win possession and dribble it into the end zone
- switch roles after 2-3 minutes
Variations
- each team has one designated end zone to score in (player must stop the ball in corresponding zone to score or switch roles)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- accuracy
- weight of pass
- good first touch into space
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
