Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): 4 Player Activities - 2v2 4-Goal Diagonal Game

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Set Up and Rules:

1) Two teams of 2

2) 25x15 yards

3) Goals are placed on the corners facing diagonally

4) Each team has two goals to attack and defend

5) When a goal is scored, start at midfield

6) Play 1-3 minute games

7) 1 minute rest

8) Play multiple rounds

Techniques

1) Dribbling: Running with the ball

2) Passing: Surface selection (inside/outside)

3) Individual defending: Closing down from the front and/or side

Tactics:

1) Attacking: Penetrate via dribble or pass

2) Defending: Pressure and cover

3) Defending: Make a 2v1 into a 1v1

Variations:

1) Team in lead plays 3-touch max

2) Cannot score in same goal twice in a row

3) Only play with one goal in each corner

4) Coach can aid team in possession