Soccer Six Goal Game Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- 2 goalies
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals. 4 cone goals (3-4yds)
- pinnies
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- each team defends and attacks 2 cone goals and 1 goal with goalie
- goalkeeper can defend cone goals only with his feet and the big goal with his hands
- 1 point for a goal on a cone goal and 3 points for goal on a large goal
- all restarts due to out of bounds, fouls, goals, are started by the goalies (no punting allowed)
Variations
- minimum of three touches
- players must dribble through cone goals
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- switch point of attack
- attack open space
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- set up defender
- vision
- close control
- quick finish
