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TITLE: 4-Goal Game

PLAYERS: 6–14 players

TAGS: U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U18, 7-a-side, 5-a-side, Developing, Advanced, Passing, Dribbling, Defending, Small-Sided Games

DESCRIPTION: A small-sided game that simulates match conditions, encouraging players to switch the point of attack while maintaining team shape. Develops spatial awareness, movement, and strategic positioning under game-like pressure.

OBJECTIVES:
- Develop spatial awareness and movement
- Practice switching the point of attack
- Improve quick transitions between attack and defence
- Build communication and team shape

EQUIPMENT: Cones (for 25x35 yard field), Small goals (4), Soccer balls, Pinnies

MAIN ACTIVITY: Create a rectangular field approximately 25x35 yards. Place two small goals near the corners of each long side, making four goals total (two per team). Divide players into two teams (3v3, 4v4, or 5v5 works well). Each team defends two goals and attacks the two opposite goals. Teams start in the middle; coach plays a ball to begin. Players can score in either of the opponent's two goals, forcing defenders to cover multiple threats. When a goal is scored, restart quickly by having the coach play in another ball. Rotate players frequently.

COACHING POINTS:
- Attacking: decide quickly which goal to target based on defensive setup
- Defending: communicate and position to cover both goals; block passing lanes
- Encourage quick transitions and creativity in attack

PROGRESSIONS:
- Easier: increase number of goals or field size
- Harder: limit touches to 2-touch maximum; add neutral players (jokers) for numbers-up situation; increase to 6v6 or 7v7; change goal sizes