4v4 Restriction
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Basic Information
Age Group (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players 8+
Difficulty Medium
Time 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Finishing
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- cones to mark off area
- mini goals
- pinnies
- good supply of balls for continuous play
Description:
- play 4v4
- each team defends and attacks 2 mini goals
- players cannot make forward passes
- teams score a point if a player beats a defender with a move or simply score a goal
- if a defender is beaten with a move and a goal is scored right after it counts three points
- finish session without restriction
Variation:
- play 3v3, 5v5, 6v6 etc.
- add a neutral player
- players cannot make forward passes in the attacking half
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- quick finish
- quick transition
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