Combination Four Goal Game

Pitch diagram

Objectives

• -Encourage switching play towards the free goal
• -Create constant decision-making
• -Maximise touches and involvement

Setup

1. 1A pitch with two mini goals to attack on each end line in a 38 x 32 yards area.
2. 2Add a neutral bounce player on each side line inside a marked yard-wide channel.
3. 3Balls with the coach, two sets of bibs.

Coaching instructions

1. 1Teams can score in either of the two goals they attack.
2. 2Play restarts from the coach the moment a ball goes out.
3. 3Rolling substitutions keep the game flowing.
4. 4The first pass must go into the bounce player before the practice opens up.
5. 5A sequence only scores when three different players have touched the ball.

Common mistakes

• -All players following the ball
• -Ignoring the far goal
• -Two players combining over and over while the third stands still