The Game

• First player on each line comes into the game and plays 2 v. 2.
• Coach serves ball to one of the four corners.
• Game continues until goal is scored or the ball goes out of bounds.
• Coach immediately puts a new ball into play when ball is out of bounds.

Coaching Points:

Attacking

• Playing quickly, one or two touch.
• Finding the open player with he best opportunity to score.
• Recognizing passing "seams".
• Passing and receiving.
• Combination play.

Defending

• Goalkeeping
• Recovery runs.
• Pressure, cover (first and second defender principles).

Try These Variations:

1. Vary the type of the serve to each corner (high, low, hard, chipped, driven).
2. Increase the size of the grid for greater fitness demands (44 X 40).
3. Decrease the size of the grid to make the attackers play quicker (20 X 20).