4v4+2 to end zones

U10–U11 Passing and receiving Small-sided games

Two teams of four plus two neutrals on 30×36 m score by passing to a team-mate who runs into a 5 m end zone.

4v4 plus two neutrals to end zones on 30×36 m: a team scores by passing to a team-mate who runs into the 5 m end zone and receives there under control. The neutrals (blue) play with the team in possession, so the ball side has a 6v4.

Rules

One neutral inside, one floating, both with the team in possession
Point when a team-mate arrives in the end zone on a run and controls the pass
After scoring, the team keeps the ball and attacks the other zone
90 s rest; change the neutrals each game

To make it easier

Three neutrals

To make it harder

Reduce the end zone to two 10 m gates
Neutrals one touch

Coaching points

Width first to spread the defence
Time the run into the zone as the ball carrier looks up
Neutral always offers a safe pass back

Common mistakes

All four running forward at once, leaving no short option

From the session “U10 Football Drills: Passing, Receiving and Support Session”

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