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4 vs 4 with a Goalkeeper
25 min
Soccer Exercise

4 vs 4 with a Goalkeeper

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
  • Training Set Main point, End
  • Number of Players 6 - 9 players

Setup

Pitch: Cones mark out the playing area; there is a goal at each end.

Equipment: 2 goals, cones and several balls.

Players: Two teams of four and goalkeepers.

Procedure

  • Free play in a 4 vs 4.
  • Only ground passes are allowed in the combination play.
  • When the ball goes out at the side, it is dribbled back in.

Tip

  • Defend in a ball-orientated and compact way in the 4 vs 4 as well.
  • Try to double up and, in doing so, cut off the passing line to another opponent.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Passing Shot technique/shooting

Tactics

Tactics
Player behavior Transition drill

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
30 min
Training Set
Main point End
Number of Players
6 - 9 players
Goalkeeper
2 goalies 3 goalies 3+ goalies
Form of Training
Group training
Exercise level
Easy
Training Location
Pitch