4 v 4 + 4 in the Penalty Box

To develop pressing coordination, spatial control, and finishing ability under pressure.

• Divide players into three groups: • 4 Black • 4 Blue • 4 Green • 2 teams in the box & the third is outside acting as neutral players • Place a goalkeeper in the goal. • The teams in the box face each other, with the neutrals helping the team in possession • Neutrals are on 2 touch max. • To score, a team must receive from a green, play it to another green before going to goal. • Play continues until a team scores 3 goals or for 5 minutes. • Losing team replaces the neutrals, who come on to play.