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4v2 COD 3 gates (COE)
20 min
Soccer Exercise

4v2 COD 3 gates (COE)

  • Age U14 - U19
  • Training Set Main point

Setup

30m x25m

6 gates (3 gates on each grid) 4m apart

Cones, Markers, Balls, Bibs

Procedure

- 4v2.

- Coach plays ball in AT Team (Blue) deepest player.

- AT Team scores by dribbling through one of the 3 gates in front.

- If DF (Red) regains possession, looks to score by dribbling through any of the 3 gates on opposite end.

- Center gates = 2 points.

PROGRESSION: 

P1 – 4v3

P2 – 4v4

Tip

OBJECTIVE:

Offsetting a defender to beat them in the opposite direction 

COACHING POINTS:

Try to attack a goal on your first touch, quickly.

If the player decides to change directions:

  1. Do not turn into the DF (hide the ball).
  2. Accelerate to get away from the DF.

PLAYER TASK:

If you want to change directions, can you initiate your turn so that you are always between the ball and the defender?

Can you score as quickly as possible?

Training attributes

Training Organization

Age
U14 - U19
Duration
20 min
Training Set
Main point
Form of Training
Group training
Exercise level
Easy