6 vs 4 Team Training Numbers
This 6 vs 4 team training drill focuses on team movement, communication, and passing. This is a great session to end on after an intense passing practice.
6 vs 4 Soccer Team Training, 6v4 Soccer Training
This 6 vs 4 team training drill focuses on passing and team play. The 6v4 soccer game is great finish to a passing training session.
Drill Setup
- Setup a grid about 40X60 yards with full-size goals at each end line.
- Split the field players into 6 vs 4. With a goalkeeper in each goal.
- Number the team of 6 from 1 to 6.
- The team of 4 does not need to be numbered.
Drill Instructions
- The team of 6 must pass in numerical order.
- The team of 4 is not restricted and does not have to pass in numerical order.
- When possession is regained by the team of 6, the numerical order begins with the player that has possession.
Drill Variations
- Make the team of 6 complete a pass to all 6 team members before going forward to goal.
- Increase to 6 vs 5, and then 6 vs 6.
Drill Coaching Points
- Movement and communication will be crucial for the team of 6.
- The team of 4 must attack quickly to off balance the team of 6.
Equipment
- Disc Cones - Mini or Full-Size Disc Cones are a critical piece of equipment that every soccer coach must have in your equipment bag.
- Scrimmage Pinnies/Vests - Scrimmage vests, also called bibs or pinnies, are also another must-have in your soccer coaching equipment bag.
- Soccer Practice or Training Balls - Every player should have a soccer balls at practice to have a successful training session.
- Full Size Goal - Full Size Goal
Drill Ages
Soccer Drill Skill Focus
- Dribbling - Soccer Dribbling Drills
- Passing - Soccer Passing Drills
- Receiving - Soccer Receiving & Turning Drills
- Crossing - Soccer Crossing/Finishing Drills
- Fitness - Soccer Fitness Drills
- Possession - Soccer Possession Drills
- Defending - Soccer Defending Drills
- Attacking - Soccer Attacking Drills
- Shooting - Soccer Shooting Drills
- Goalkeeping - Soccer Goalkeeping Drills
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