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FineSoccer Drill 5 The next step in this progression requires a field 25 yards wide and 35 yards wide. There needs to be a small semi circle on each end line as shown in the diagram below:
The ideal number for this drill is 12 players who would be broken into 3 teams of 4. Whichever team is resting puts 2 players in each semi circle. The two other teams play 4v4 with a goal scored by passing the ball into the semi circle and having the ball received by the resting players. If team A is trying to score in the goal to the left, and is successful then they get to retain the ball and now go in the other direction. By setting up the field this way, it will force the defending team to maintain proper defensive support positions or else it's real easy to score. Also, if the team does get scored upon, they are forced to respond quickly and get back in the other way to defend or else they will keep letting up goals. Some variations on this include mandating that in order to score a goal, the ball must be chipped (and received) into the semi circle. Play three minute games and rotate the teams into resting area. This game can be played with as few as two players per team or as many as you want. There are also many variations that are only limited by your creativity. Constantly reinforce the need for the defense to get behind the ball and maintain proper support at all times. While this is a simple drill to set up, it works on defensive support, defensive recovery, offensive runs and support, chipping, receiving balls in the air and man, many more things. Also, it can be turned into a very competitive game with the team that lets up a goal having to step off and be in the goals. Use this to encourage players to always want to win. With all of the possible variations on this drill, this can be a complete training session, or you can use it with the drills from the previous progression or you can wait for the next drills which are the end of the progression. Have a great day. Lawrence
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