Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): 4 Goal Game (1v1 up to 2v2)

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4 Goal 1v1 Game. 

• Split group into Pairs. 
• 1 player in the pair will start on the ball (in this case Reds).
• Aim for players on the ball is to protect the ball when needed and score in one of the 4 goals. 
• Aim for opponent (Blue) is to win the ball back and score in 1 of the 4 goals. 
• Once they have score in a goal they cannot score in that until they have scored in one of the other three goals. 
• When a goal is scored then their opponent will start with the ball. 
• Each goal = 1 Point
• Play for 2 Minutes. 

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Progression: 2v2 Four Goal Game.

Set up:

• Players are now put in pairs and play 2v2. 
• Rules of the practice remain the same as previous practice. 
• Players must now decide on the best way to score, either through individual skills, combinations to score. 
• Once a team have scored a goal then the opposition will start with the ball. 
• Play for 2 minutes and see which team scores the most goals.

• Team that score the goal will now keep possession, encouraging opposition to win the ball back quicker. 
  
• If looking to see more combinations then can add that pairs must make at least 2 passes before they can score.