4v4 Plus 4 Multiple Balls
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 10+
Difficulty: Medium-Hard
Time: 15-20 min.
Emphasis: Possession, Passing
Field Preparation:
- 3 teams
- grid (30yds x 35yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- play 4v4 inside the grid
- 4 neutral players around the grid
- two of the four neutral players have soccer balls
- players inside the grid score by passing to a neutral player who doesn’t have a ball
once a goal is scored the passer runs to receive a new ball from another neutral player as shown - team with most “goals” after 5 minutes stays and other team switches roles with neutral players
Variation:
- vary number of pairs inside the grid
- vary number of neutral players with a ball
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- disguise
- vision
- first touch
- communication
- quick decision making
- accuracy over power