
Fab Fours
Objective:
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A four-a-side game to practice combination play.
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Introducing the Diamond Shape of soccer.
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Target:
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To outscore the opponent.

Organization
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Game is played in area 25 x 35 yards.
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Goals are 4 yards wide and 5 feet high (corner flag height).
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Halfway line and six-yard lines are marked; cones or markers define lines.
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Eight players maximum per team (better with six); four players within the area and four resting.
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Goalkeeper designated by each team may use hands only within six-yard area.
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Duration of each period is two to three minutes; after each period all substitutes come on.
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The objective is to have equal time on the field and in goal.
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Game has corner kicks and throw-ins. Goal kicks should be taken from the 6-yard line. Opponents must retire at least 5-yards away from the goal kick and the corner kick.
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After a goal, the team who did not score kicks off from center spot; scoring team retires to 6-yard line.
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The number of periods for the game is decided by coach (try to work it to an "equal time" formula).
Teaching
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Be aware of the diamond shape (two wide players, a forward player and the rear-supporting goalkeeper).
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Must all be making eye contact to combine successfully and score goals.
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Defenders must try to get goal side of the ball after possession is lost.
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Set up a concentrated defence in front of the goal.
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Progressions
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Not applicable