This soccer training activity is designed for U8–U10 players and focuses on both during in possession. Coaches can duplicate and adapt this activity to fit their own session plans.
Develop technical application in U8 players through a 4v4 small-sided soccer game that encourages quick decisions and attacking play.
Set up a 30x20 yard field with four small goals, two at each end, and a 5yds. Play 4v4 with no goalkeepers. Minimal stoppages. Encourage quick restarts.
20 minutes
1. Players cannot score from outside of the end zones. 2. Restarts from the touchline are played back in by the coach. 3. Restarts from a goal or missed shot are played from a player dribbling in from the goal unopposed until they leave the end zone.
This U8 small-sided game allows players to apply dribbling, passing, and 1v1 skills in realistic match conditions.
