4v4 + 2 GK Small-Sided Game

Game-realistic 4v4 plus two goalkeepers directional small-sided game for decisions, transitions and attacking/defending.

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Players
10
Duration
18 min
Equipment
Balls, Cones, Bibs
Difficulty
Intermediate
Category
Possession
Type
Small-Sided Game

Organization

Two teams of four, one goalkeeper per goal, directional play toward the two goals. Play short bouts; rotate extras.

Coaching Points

Encourage quick decisions in possession, sharp transitions after regain/loss, and realistic pressing. Keep teams balanced and preserve both scoring directions.

Progressions

  • Add a neutral who plays with the team in possession
  • Condition: must score within a set time of regain
  • Expand to 5v5 / 6v6 within the small-sided limit

Regressions

  • Reduce to 3v3 + 2 GK
  • Widen the pitch to give more time on the ball

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