Four-goal game
4v4 with a goal on every side: each team attacks one end goal and one side goal, so when one is blocked the other is open.
- Ages
- U8–U14
- Players
- 8 (4v4, up to 6v6), no keepers
- Area
- 30×20 yd
- Time
- 15 min
One example
Blue attacks the top and right goals.
Coaching points
- Two goals to attack: if one is crowded, switch to the other.
- Receive with a touch that sets you up for the next pass.
- Defend two goals: keep your shape and stay between ball and goal.
- Points for a goal, and for a pass that is received well.
Equipment: 4 mini goals, cones, bibs, 1 ball
Based on US Youth Soccer — Four Goal Mayhem (Skills School manual), in our own words.