4v4 with Wall Players
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Passing, Possession, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (25yds x 40yds)
- 2 goals with goalies
- cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls for continuous play
Description:
- play 4v4
- each team has two wall players on the opponent’s goal line
- a goal is awarded three points if a player scores off a pass by one of the wall players otherwise only
- one point
- wall player switches roles after goal is scored
Variation:
- wall player can come on the field to support his team after completing a pass (he must return after
- team’s loss of possession)
- wall players must play one touch
- goals can only be scored on a first touch
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- positioning to gain an advantage
- angle, distance and timing of support
- body position – open to field
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- shape of team to maintain possession
- quick finish
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