4 Goal & 4 Gates Game
"4 Goal & 4 Gates Game" integrates a conditioning element by requiring players to sprint towards the ball at the start. Once a player has claimed the ball, they must successfully dribble through one of the gates before attempting a shot on goal. The lively atmosphere is bolstered by teammates cheering on the two players in contention. Coaches are tasked with keeping score and alternating the position of the ball to maintain engagement and challenge.
Key Points
- Setup: Establish a 15 x 15 yd field as illustrated. Upon the coach\'s ball introduction to the field, players circumnavigate a cone to their left. The game is played on a 1v1 basis toward any of the four goals. However, players must dribble through a designated gate in front of a goal before they\'re permitted to shoot.
- Players: 1 vs 1 format.
- Objectives: Encourage conditioning through sprinting, enhance dribbling skills and shooting accuracy, and promote competitive spirit through teammate support.
- Rules:
- Players must dribble through a gate before shooting at a goal.
- Scoring is progressive: 1 point for a goal, plus an additional point for successfully executing a move to outmaneuver an opponent.
- Duration: 10-15 minutes
- Coaching tips:
- Constantly reinforce the importance of 1v1 maneuvers to bypass defenders.
- Emphasize the strategy of using small touches for close control and larger touches for creating space.
- Cultivate players' awareness of the field's layout and strategic points for attacking each goal.
- Variations:
- Adjust the size of the field or the placement of gates and goals to introduce new challenges.
- Introduce team play variations after individual skills have been honed.
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Drill Layout
Benefits
- Competiveness
- Fun
- Shooting
- Control
- Dribbling
- Quick decision making
- Tackling