Soccer Directional Game (4 Goals) Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- grid (25yds x 35yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- each team defends and attacks two cone goals
- play 4v4 with one or two subs on each side
- 3 points to dribble through and 1 point to pass it through
Variations
- play a tournament with three or four teams
- each team defends and attacks two goals on opposite sides
- minimum of two (three) touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- angle, distance and timing of support
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
