4v4 On 4 Goals
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2 cone goals (4-5yds)
- 2 goals with goalies
- pinnies
Description:
- one team defends both goals with goalkeeper
- other team defends both cone goals (can be scored on from both sides)
Variation:
- if a team scores it keeps possession and direction of play changes
- each team defends one cone goal and can score on either goal with goalkeeper
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- set up defender
- supporting angle and distance to ball
- create space for others
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- switch point of attack
- use width of field
- quick finish
Defending:
- angle and distance of cover
- change role of pressure and cover
- visual and verbal communication
- control and restraint
- delay and channel
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