4 VS 4 SUPPORT PLAYERS

Set up: …Pitch 35x30m, balls cones…

Instructions: … Create a small pitch suitable for your players, with a goal on either end. Create three teams of 4 players with a GK in each goal. Two teams play 4v4 while the other become support players on either side of the goal. Players now put the ball down and use their feet to play a regular 4v4 football match, they must use the support players to pro-vide service for the header. The support players must now chip/pop/dink the ball using their feet across the goal for the oncoming players to head the ball. Goals can only be scored with the head. Rotate teams after 4 minutes.

Coaching Points: …
– Encourage players to move quickly and get forward
– They should be encouraged to make use of support players who can throw the ball for the oncoming header
– Teach players how to properly head the ball with good technique and encourage players to head the ball on goal at any time the opportunity presents itself

Fast recovery exercise