Four Goal Game

Objective

• -Switch play to the free goal
• -Improve scanning and decision making
• -High tempo, game realistic transitions

Setup

1. 1Two mini goals on each end line, spread wide.
2. 2Two even teams, no keepers.
3. 3Coach with spare balls on halfway.

How to play

1. 1Teams can score in either of the two goals they attack.
2. 2Restart quickly from the coach when the ball goes out.
3. 33-4 minute rounds with short breaks.

Progressions

• +Two-touch maximum
• +Goals only count after a switch

Regressions

• -Neutral player joins the attacking team
• -Make the goals wider

Variations

• -Goals on all four sides
• -Target players behind each goal

Common mistakes

• -Everyone attacking the same goal
• -Slow sideways passing
• -Nobody covering the second goal