4v4, To Lines or Small Goals - U6 to U17 Soccer Drills

This 4v4 drill to lines or small goals will focus on the passing game since the field is longer than wide.
Soccer Drill contributed by: Chris Johnson

Soccer Drill Info:
This is for ages U6, U8, U10, U12, U14, U16. Run this soccer drill with at least 8 players but no more than 24. This soccer drill should last approximately 30 minutes on a small field. Make sure you have the following equipment: cones, alternate jersey.

Soccer Drill Diagram

Setup:
Set up the field 40 X 25 Yards. Create a small goal, or allow the players to attack the end line. Since the field is longer than it is wide, the dimensions of the playing field create an emphasis on passing in the game. There is a premium on playing the ball forward early.

Instructions:
Each team has either a line to defend OR two small goals to defend. Scoring is achieved by:

* Stopping the ball anywhere along the line.
* Stopping the ball in either small goal.

Variations:

* Use slightly altered field sizes and shapes

Coaching Points:

* Vision
* Changes in the direction and speed of play
* Appropriate use of 1st touch
* Appropriate use of short or long passing

Focus:
Technical Passing, Technical Receiving, Technical Turning, Technical Aggressiveness, Technical Shielding, Tactical Defending, Tactical Attacking, Tactical Support, Tactical Possession, Tactical Transition, Tactical Movement with/Without The Ball, Tactical Communication, Tactical Vision