Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): SMALL SIDED GAME: 2v2 to 4v4 Bumpers Game

2V2 TO 4V4 BUMPERS GAME

2v2 to 4v4 Bumpers Game 

Organization of Practice: 35 width x 40 length2v2 to 4v4 on the field with ‘bumper’ players on theattacking end-lines and on the width for each team.Bumper players can use up to 3 touches to controlthe ball and play back to their teammates- bumpersare not neutral players.

Coaching Points: Supporting Movement and Creating Angles for the‘bumper players’Finding the highest possible pass and breaking linesIndividual body shape and vision in attack anddefenseTeam shape in attack and defense

•  Progression: Start with just 2v2 on the field 
• Progress to a 4v4.Can play using small goals and progress to usinglarge goals with goalkeepers. 
• Progress to just bumpers on the end-lines to get fieldplayers opening up and using the width within theflow of the game. Touch restriction can be adjusted for bumper playersas well based on the players’ skill level andincreasing/decreasing speed of play (movement,decision-making, etc.