5v4 Two Adjacent Goals
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Basic Information
Age Group (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players 10+
Difficulty Easy-Medium
Time 15-20 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Finishing, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals with goalies
- 2 cone goal (3-5yds)
- pinnies
Description:
- play 5v4
- defending team (4 players) scores by keeping possession for 7-10 seconds
- attacking team (5 players) can score on both goals with goalies
- switch roles after 5-10 minutes
Variation:
- minimum of 2-3 touches (for attackers)
- play 5v5, 6v4, 7v6, 8v6 etc.
- attackers can only score off headers / volleys
- defenders switch roles with attackers if they score
- defenders score by dribbling across attacker’s end line
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- quick transitions
- quick finish
- supporting angle and distance to ball
- create space for others
- attack space behind defense
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
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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