Set Up
Bring the goals up to each restraining box creating a small sided game and split your group into two teams. On both ends, place 2 attack and 2 defense. To start the game, bring in two midfielders from each team and start the 4v4 game on one side. While they are playing 4v4, on the opposite end, add in 2 defensive midfielders who will be waiting for the gameplay to change direction. Once there is a goal, turnover, or dead ball deemed by coach, the defense will get the baulk up to the midfielders to bring down and play on opposite end. The defenders who have been waiting, will now play defense and the 2 midfielders who just finished playing offense, will return to the sideline. The Midfielders will play defense, then offense, and then they will be out. Attack and Defense can stay in for 2-3 minutes and then you can do wholesales changed depending on your personnel.
Coaching Points and Principles
- Compete! Great game to keep score and compete
- Game IQ
- Offensively – playing in small spaces & implementing the 2 man game.
- Defense – Play with pressure, communicate
- Toughness! this drill will be highly competitive and players must be able to play fast and tough
Progressions
- You can play a smaller sided game with same principles for younger players in U14-U10 ages
