
Shoot Out 4v4
Objective:
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A create fun goalkeeping situations that also require “smart” teamwork.
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Target:
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To outscore the opposition.

Organization
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Set up two goals 10-yards apart (use full sized goal or cones, but make the width of the goals 8-yards).
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Put in a center line.
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Put in as many fields as needed.
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Play 4 vs. 4.
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Players are restricted to their half of the field.
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Ball must be rolled or thrown in from the other half.
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Goals only count if they are below waist height (or shoulder height as they become better).
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Everyone is a goalkeeper.
Teaching
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Don’t be afraid of adjusting the field and goal size if you find it is too big or two small for the players.
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After receiving the ball, encourage a quick counter attack to catch the opposition out of position.
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The defending team should put out two players to block the attacking throwers at the center line.
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The defending team will also need two goalkeepers on the line to defend the 8-yard wide goal.
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If an opponent at the halfway line blocks the path for the throw at goal, a team-mate should support the player with the ball so the ball can be thrown to a team-mate who then throws for goal (if the other team has not got the block on).
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Attacking team may need to keep throwing the ball to one another in their own half to make a clear opening for a throw at goal.
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Good communication and quick adjustments of position make this an energetic and fun game.
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Progressions
U10 Progressions
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This is the Progression from the 3 v 3 Shoot Out (allows two “blockers” and two “line” keepers.
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Don't progress this game beyond 4 v 4 as it will reduce the level of involvement and activity for each player.
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As they become better and older allow shots to be kicked or thrown and the height for scoring to be raised (waist height, shoulder height, head height, etc.).