4v4 with Two Neutrals
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Passing, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- 2 goals with goalies
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
- good supply of balls for continuous play
Description:
- play 4v4 plus 2
- two neutral players play for the team that has possession
Variation:
- each neutral player must stay in designated half
- play with only one neutral player
- neutral players only have one touch
- neutral players cannot score goals
- limit number of touches for attackers
- 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
- quick transitions
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