Set Up:

Area of 30 x 20. Goals are two large cones, 6 yards apart in each corner of the field.

Equipment: Balls, small and large cones, pinnies

4v4 with scoring between wide cones in corners. Two teams play 4v4. A goal is scored when a players dribbles over the goal line between two large cones and is clearly in control of the ball. Teams use a diamond shape. All restarts are taken by dribbling the ball in. Defender must step 5 yards back with restarts.

Coaching Points:

Attacking: Build Up

Transition: Attacking to Defending; Quick reaction after losing the ball.

Defending: Pressure / Cover / Balance principles, 1v1 Defending, staying compact

Transition: Defending to Attacking: Explode and quick first pass in transition.

Technical:

• Passing and Receiving

• 1v1 Attacking, Dribbling moves

• 1v1 Defending

Tactical:

• Movement to keep ball possession.

• Defending: Staying compact and moving with the ball.

• Recognizing the moment to dribble into space.