Changing Allies
Four pairs change allies on a clear coach call, then combine towards the two targets belonging to the opposing alliance.
- 12 min
- 8–16 players
Game · U9
Four-Goal Game
A small-sided game with four mini goals — attack either one, and switch play when one side gets crowded.
- Duration
- 15 min
- Players
- 8–14
- Scanning
- Passing
- Teamwork
Setup
Step 1 of 3
Two mini goals at each end, teams of five or six, everything else normal.
Coaching points
- Heads up before you receive — which goal is free?
- Switching the ball is faster than dribbling through everyone.
- Spread out when you have the ball, squeeze up when you do not.
- Everyone defends, everyone attacks.
Equipment
- Mini goals · 4
- Balls · 3
- Bibs · 1 team
Progressions
- Harder A goal only counts if every player has touched the ball first.
- Easier Widen the pitch and remove the touch limit.
