Objective
This soccer game uses lanes to divide the soccer field into three equal areas to teach spacing and separation to young soccer players.
Equipment Needed
Setup
- Create a grid approximately 40X30 yards.
- Set cones around the parameter of the grid and evenly divide the grid into three equal rectangles by aligning two vertical rows of cones approximately 10 yards apart.
- Use a pug goal or flags to set up a small goal on each goal line.
- Divide the team into groups of four players and assign positions (in the shape of a diamond) one defender in the middle zone, one attacker in the middle zone, one right midfielder in the right zone, and one left midfielder in the left zone.
- Attempt to match up equal players in each position for each team.
Instructions
- Play 4v4 and restrict players to their lane (zone).
- Players can dribble, pass, receive passes, attack and defend as long as the players remain in their zone.
Coaching Points
- This is a great soccer game to encourage players to spread out the field and teaches positioning and spacing.
- You can also use this drill to focus on zonal defending or building the attack from the back.
- The possibilities are limitless and can be used to focus on many aspects of the game.
Variations
- You can start out 3v3 with one player in each zone for younger players to simplify the game a bit.
- Limit the number of touches to encourage more passing.
