4-Goal Game: Transition Game
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Organisation
• 4 small goals
• 4 cones or poles to mark the playing field
• Divide into teams of equal size
• Multiple balls for quick game restarts -
Process
One of the teams starts the exercise from one of the goals. The goal is to score on one of the 2 opposing goals. The defending team must always keep an eye on both goals.
When a goal is scored, the team that scored the goal starts the game.
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Tip
Coaching Points
• Expand the width of play
• Encourage switching sides
• Encourage many 1-on-1 duels
Training Set
End
Duration
25 min
Age
U10 - Men's / Women's
Technique
Ball control, Passing
Tactics
Player behavior, One on one, Transition drill, Quick transitioning (defense to offense), Quick transitioning (offense to defense), Transitional play (shifting the game), Wing play/Crossing, Wing play with opponents
Condition
Basic Endurance GAT, Soccer-specific endurance, Speed of movement with ball
Training Organization
Number of Players
8 players - 22+ players
Form of Training
Group training, Team training
Position training
Defensive training, Forward training, Midfield training
Exercise level
Easy
Author: Tactics easy2coach
