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4 vs. 4 to 4 vs. 6<br />
Purpose<br />
To develop defending as a unit<br />
Organization<br />
Set out a 30-by-20-yard area. Station 4 defenders on an endline and two teams <strong>of</strong> 4 attackers on the far endline<br />
One ball per practice.<br />
Game Objective<br />
The first 4 attackers advance towards the defensive goal line. The attackers must attempt to stop the ball on the<br />
defensive goal line to score. Defensive players may move as soon as the ball is advanced into the area. Defenders<br />
attempt to intercept the ball and stop the ball on either sideline to score. Players return to their starting positions<br />
whenever a goal is scored or the ball goes out <strong>of</strong> bounds. The second 4 attackers advance towards the defensive goal<br />
line and repeat the exercise. Repeat and then rotate positions.<br />
Progressions<br />
1. Increase the width <strong>of</strong> the area.<br />
2. Play 6 attackers vs. 4 defenders with 2 recovering defenders.<br />
Key Coaching Points<br />
1. The first defender should close down the space to the ball as quickly as possible.<br />
2. Other defenders should identify attacking players and mark them touch-tight and goal side.<br />
3. Defenders should communicate instructions and help each other to organize throughout.<br />
4. Defenders should apply double teams when an attacking player is penned into a side or corner <strong>of</strong> the area.<br />
60<br />
40<br />
Assumption: 12 Players in a Group<br />
SEASON<br />
4<br />
56 Webelos Year 2
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