4 V 4 Get In The Zone

SoccerSpecific

Emphasis:
Dribbling to beat an opponent.

Set-up:
20 x 30 yard grid.
8 players.
Two sets of colored bibs.
Cones are used to create a 5-yard wide end-zone at each end of the grid.
Flags are used to create two mini goals at each end of the grid.
Repeat set-up to accommodate entire team.

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Objective:
Both teams compete for the ball.  One point is awarded for successfully dribbling into the opponents’ end-zone area, 3 points for successfully dribbling through either of the opponents mini goal.

Progressions:
Award extra points for beating an opponent with a move prior to entering the end-zone or mini goal.

Coaching Points:

  • Attack the defenders at speed.
  • Accelerate to get past defenders.
  • Utilize moves, dodging fakes etc.