Objective:

• To develop combined offensive and defensive play in a 4 vs. 4 game.

Organization:

• Area 35 x 30 yards, with additional five-yard zones at each end. If gym is small may have to revert to 3 vs. 3.
• Normal 4 vs. 4, but the only way to score is by "touch down" of ball with foot in end zone.
• If ball goes out of play over end zone line or at side of end zone, defending team re-starts game with "goal kick" or "dribble-in" from end line.
• If ball goes out over sideline (not including end zone) play is re-started by "pass-in" or throw-in - if coach prefers.
• Condition game to disallow any slide tackling (not likely to happen in gym anyway).

Teaching:

• Moving from the earlier age 3 vs. 3 situation into 4 vs. 4 makes it much more difficult.
• The only way to score is by dribbling or passing into end zone - both methods should be encouraged.
• Defenders must be very aware of the players "off-the-ball."
• Attackers without the ball must try to get on the blindside of the defenders, but also in a good position to receive a through pass.
• Players attempting to score should screen ball from opponent as he or she "touches down" - to protect both ball and player.
• Defending team must work collectively to stop "dribbler," and at same time avoid being "blindsided" by the pass.

Target:

• To outscore opposition.