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Four-Goal Conditioning Challenge

Enhance aerobic capacity through a multi-goal scoring drill.

Conditioning15-16U1813-14group1 players minimumstarstarstarstarstar4.4 (45)
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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
  • Cones to mark a 50x40 area
  • Four small goals, one for each side
  • Soccer balls
Setup
  1. Area: 50x40 yard area marked with cones
  2. Goals: Four small goals, one centred on each of the four sides of the area
  3. Group: 4 outfield players (one representing each of the four teams) start together in the centre of the area
  4. Coach: 1 grey coach positioned at the edge of the area, feeding the ball into the centre to start the drill
  5. Equipment: Cones marking the 50x40 yard area, one small goal placed on each of the four sides, soccer balls for play
Instructions
  1. Begin the drill with the coach passing a ball into the center.
  2. Players compete to score in their designated goal.
  3. When a player scores, they remain in play and a teammate joins them.
  4. Continue until one team has all their players in play and scores once more.
  5. Monitor player workload and adjust duration based on fitness levels.
Coaching Points
  • Emphasize ball control and quick passing.
  • Encourage creating and capitalizing on scoring opportunities.
  • Increase intensity to challenge aerobic systems.
  • Adjust training load to avoid overtraining.
  • Monitor and adapt recovery periods as needed.
  • Maintain flexibility in planning to accommodate player needs.
  • Aim for a balance between endurance and skill quality.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Increase the size of the playing area.
2. Require multiple goals to bring in additional players.
3. Add a neutral player to increase defensive pressure.
Make it easier:
1. Reduce the size of the playing area.
2. Allow additional players to join upon any successful pass.
3. Use a larger ball to slow the pace.
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