Why 4 v 4 Soccer?

• Promotes growth and appreciation for the game of soccer.
• A high number of goals are scored which makes it great fun for children. 
• Rules are simplified, emphasizes imaginative play.
• Techniques are learned naturally so players can improve while just enjoying the game.
• Recreates the “street soccer” of which many pro players refer.
• Players are free to develop their play in a fun environment.
• Provides more realistic challenges, cultivates soccer intelligence.
• Increases player concentration as the ball is close at all times.
• Develops skill quickly through increased frequency of 1 v 1 match-ups.
• Improves fitness through the lively and dynamic tempo of the game (Fast Play!).
• Results in more touches on the ball with more opportunities for decision making.
• The size of the field makes for a fast paced game of soccer and one that players will think is great fun while it enlarges their soccer brain. 

• Small field size forces players to learn what to do to score.
• Players cannot hide or get lost in 4 v 4.
• Attacking small goals requires swift passing to break defenders down and create scoring opportunities.
• Pressure is the environment for developing players.
• Pressure can be a defender challenging the player on the ball.
• Pressure can be receiving the ball for a shot, receiving to attack space, or receiving to cross. 
• Repetition allows the player to rehearse skills over and over in a fun environment.
• Players are constantly switching from attacking and defending situations.
• Ball contacts are increased by having fewer players and reduced space.
• If players can do it in 4 v 4 they can do it in 11 v 11