Soccer Four Goal Game Training Drill

Basic Information

Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending

Field Preparation:

• 2 teams
• grid (30yds x 40yds)
• cones to mark off area
• 2 goals with goalies
• 4 cone goals (3-4yds)
• pinnies

Description:

• attackers (red) defend goal with goalie and cone goals
• defenders can score on goal with goalie or by dribbling through cone goals
• goalkeeper can defend cone goals only with his feet and the large goal with his hands
• 1 point for a goal on cone goal and 3 points for a goal on large goal
• all restarts due to out of bounds, fouls, goals, are started by the goalies (no punting allowed)
• switch roles after 5-10 minutes

Variation:

• minimum of three touches
• if “defenders” score direction of play changes
• 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

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