Soccer 5v5 Four Mini Goals Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 4 mini goals
- pinnies
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- each team defends and attacks two mini goals
- each team selects one player that has unlimited touches
- all other players must play 1 (2) touch
- goals by player with unlimited touches count 3 points
- switch roles after 3-5 minutes
Variations
- each team selects two players that have unlimited touches
- cone goals instead of mini goals
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points
- Attacking: quick transition
- Attacking: switch point of attack
- Attacking: deception
- Attacking: set up defender
- Attacking: change of speed &direction
- Attacking: protect the ball
- Attacking: close control
- Attacking: angle, distance and timing of support
- Attacking: vision
- Attacking: body position - open to field
- Attacking: decision making
- Attacking: verbal and visual communication
- Defending: angle and speed of approach
- Defending: control and restraint
- Defending: delay and channel
- Defending: angle and distance of cover
- Defending: intercept pass
- Defending: change role of pressure and cover
- Defending: visual and verbal communication
