Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 4v2 Game (2v2+2) End Zone

2v2+2 End zone game (15 mins)

Set Up:

10yd squares

6 Players per square (2v2+2)

One ball per square

Goals with keepers in place

Instructions:

The ball must stay in the area (unless its played into an end zone)

4 players (BP) try to keep the ball, passing until they can get the ball into the end zones.

2 players (BPO) are "in" and try to win the ball, they can shoot when they get into an end zone.

If a BP player that makes an error, ie. ball goes outside the area, gets tackled or makes an incomplete pass becomes the "in" player for themselves and their partner

The game goes for 3 minutes before having a 30 sec. rest.

Players keep score how many times they can get into an end zone.

Variation/Progression:

Harder (BP) - Smaller areas, longer game time, one touch, one player out waiting 3(+1)v2

Easier (BP) - Larger areas, Shorter game time, unlimited touch, 5v1

A bonus can be awarded if the BP team can make a split pass before getting the ball over the end zone

Key Coaching Points:

(BP) - short sharp passes, stay on your toes, quick feet, ready to defend if there's a turnover, slide up and down the line, look for splitting passes - but don't force it!

(BPO) - Stay close together, don't get split, one press - the other covers, be ready to attack as soon as you win the ball

Coaching comments:

How quickly can you win the ball back?

Where can you be to help?

What's the body position of the other person?

What's about to happen next?

Why didn't that work & how can you do it better?

Why did they score & what could you do?