4v2: play out from the back through a gate
A keeper and three teammates play out from their own goal against two forwards, scoring by dribbling through a gate at halfway. The forwards score in the goal if they win it.
- Ages
- U9–U10
- Players
- Keeper + 3 v 2
- Area
- 19×30 yd
- Time
- 20 min
One example
Spread out: wide and deep.
Coaching points
- Spread out wide and deep to make the field big.
- No way forward? Keep the ball — pass sideways or back.
- As soon as an opening appears, pass or dribble forward through it.
- Without the ball, move to give the passer an option.
Equipment: 1 goal, 2 cones for a 10-yard gate, balls, bibs
Based on Massachusetts Youth Soccer — U10 Building Up in Own Half (1): 4v2 to goal and dribbling gate, in our own words.